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My computer keeps taking screenshots when i press 1, how do i change it or make it stop?

Anonymous
2024-06-17T17:35:03+00:00

A while ago my computer started taking screenshots when i pressed 1, i thought it was because of Roblox settings or any other game but it wasn't, it happens even when i'm not playing anything. How do i make it stop?

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  1. Munkhu 2,690 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-06-17T19:34:35+00:00

    You can try doing a clean boot to check if any third party apps are doing this issue. Here are the steps to do it. Feel free to let me know if you encounter any issues:

    1. Open System Configuration:
      • Press the Windows key and type msconfig in the search bar.
      • Click on System Configuration from the search results.
    2. General Tab:
      • In the General tab, select Selective startup.
      • Uncheck the box for Load startup items.
      • Ensure that Load system services and Use original boot configuration are checked.
    3. Services Tab:
      • Go to the Services tab.
      • Check the box for Hide all Microsoft services at the bottom left.
      • Click on Disable all to disable all non-Microsoft services.
    4. Startup Tab:
      • Go to the Startup tab and click on Open Task Manager.
      • In Task Manager, disable all startup items by right-clicking each item and selecting Disable.
      • Close Task Manager.
    5. Apply and Restart:
      • Back in the System Configuration window, click Apply and then OK.
      • Restart your computer.

    To revert the changes and return to a normal startup after troubleshooting:

    1. Open System Configuration:
      • Press the Windows key and type msconfig in the search bar.
      • Click on System Configuration from the search results
    2. General Tab:
      • In the General tab, select Normal startup.
    3. Services Tab:
      • Go to the Services tab.
      • Uncheck the box for Hide all Microsoft services.
      • Click on Enable all.
    4. Startup Tab:
      • Go to the Startup tab and click on Open Task Manager.
      • In Task Manager, enable all startup items by right-clicking each item and selecting Enable.
      • Close Task Manager.
    5. Apply and Restart:
      • Back in the System Configuration window, click Apply and then OK.
      • Restart your computer.
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  1. Anonymous
    2024-08-28T16:00:32+00:00

    I figured it out, Press Alt + K

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  2. Munkhu 2,690 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-06-17T18:30:55+00:00

    Can you open the following website https://en.key-test.ru/ and press the key there? Let me know which keys get highlighted.

    Note: There is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-17T18:28:56+00:00

    I tried pressing 1 with the notepad and on-screen keyboard open, the computer didnt take any screenshots and number 1 appeared normally in the notepad. It only screenshots when i press 1 on the real keyboard.

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  4. Munkhu 2,690 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-06-17T18:15:37+00:00

    Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.

    Can you try pressing 1 using the on-screen keyboard with notepad open? Let me know if it still screenshots and what key appears on notepad.

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