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How do I turn off Sticky keys from lockscreen?
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I forgot sticky keys was on and turned off my laptop and now they're still on and won't turn off with the shift function? I can't open my laptop now because I can't type the password
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Anonymous
2025-04-13T18:00:26+00:00 Alright thank you I will try this out
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DaveM121 868K Reputation points Independent Advisor2025-04-13T17:44:33+00:00 Try performing a system restore using these steps.
Start your PC, just as Windows attempts to load (spinning dots), press and hold Power Button for 5 - 10 seconds to perform a Hard Shut Down
Do this twice
On the third start Windows will boot into the Recovery Environment and from there you can access System Repair, Safe Mode, Command Prompt... etc.
Go to Troubleshoot - Advanced Option - System Restore
Check to see if you have a restore point you can go back to
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Anonymous
2025-04-13T17:40:17+00:00 Hi Dave, thanks for the reply
I have already tried both before starting this thread I'm afraid. Furthermore I tried holding shift for 8 seconds which is the shortcut in my laptop and that didn't work either.
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DaveM121 868K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-04-13T17:24:39+00:00 Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.
Try pressing your Shift key 5 times quickly to disable Sticky Keys
If that does not work, click the accessibility icon at the bottom right of the login screen and bring up the on-screen keyboard, are you able to log in with that keyboard?