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Anonymous
2024-08-06T11:19:09+00:00

edge randomly acted liked the tab key was being held down,then when i closed edge my computer was acting like it was still being held and asked for permission to make changes and still acted like tab was being held down when i pressed the x

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-08-07T01:44:06+00:00

    So if I understand correctly, the problem has been resolved?

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-06T17:25:43+00:00

    thank you! I turned off sticky keys and updated my keyboard,i’ll come back if there’s anymore issues

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-08-06T14:55:47+00:00

    Hello , sorry about your problems. My name is Marco and I will do my best to help you.

    Here are some steps you can take to diagnose and resolve the problem:

    The issue might be due to a malfunctioning keyboard. Dirt, debris, or a hardware fault could cause the Tab key to appear stuck.

    -Try using a different keyboard to see if the problem persists.

    -Clean your current keyboard thoroughly.

    -If you're using a laptop, try an external keyboard to isolate the issue.

    Sometimes, accessibility features like Sticky Keys can cause such behavior. Sticky Keys is a feature that allows modifier keys to stay active even after they've been pressed and released.

    -Disable Sticky Keys by going to Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard and turning off Sticky Keys.

    Corrupted keyboard drivers or software conflicts can also cause this problem.

    -Update or Reinstall Keyboard Drivers:

    -Go to Device Manager (right-click the Start button and select Device Manager).

    -Find your keyboard under the Keyboards section, right-click it, and select Uninstall device.

    -Restart your computer to reinstall the driver automatically.

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