Discus and support shift key on my HP Laptop in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; hi when I press shift and no 2 the " comes up and not the @ with shift 3 the £ comes up not the hash tag... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by DavidKitchenbrand, Mar 15, 2021.
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my left shift key is not working in laptop: my left shift key is not working in my hp laptop and I tried all the methods that the internet says but when I'm using an external keyboard the shift is working. Only the left shift key is not working the right shift is working properly...
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my left shift key is not working in laptop: my left shift key is not working in my hp laptop and I tried all the methods that the internet says but when I'm using an external keyboard the shift is working. Only the left shift key is not working the right shift is working properly...
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my left shift key is not working in laptop: my left shift key is not working in my hp laptop and I tried all the methods that the internet says but when I'm using an external keyboard the shift is working. Only the left shift key is not working the right shift is working properly...
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shift key: For some reason, my shift key activates the window logo shortcuts. Then when I turn it off using win+alt, I'm unable to type. And when I'm playing a game and press shift, esc takes me to another tab. So far every solution I've found has not worked. I dont know why shift is...
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Shift keys not behave as expected in window10 HP elitebook: My shift keys are not behaving as expected. Please find following concerns. When press right shift key then prints q character. When press left shift key then prints z character When i need to print A it prints as qA I didn't change any settings or configurations. Can...
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my shift keys are not working: I have a H p pavilion laptop and the shift keys are not working I have tried sticky keys and updating keyboard driver but still not working //answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/my-shift-keys-are-not-working/c2f30f5a-42ed-4526-af9e-8e2a4b5224ae
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my shift keys on my laptop: Both my shift keys are not working on my laptop. and I need them to work //answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/my-shift-keys-on-my-laptop/e3cb5be6-96d6-4ee4-b589-8921da4d92a6
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Problem with my shift key: Hey, I use a Lenovo Thinkpad E431plus the latest update of Windows 10 on it. I recently started having a problem with my shift key, it switches on and off on its own and most times it stays on even without me pressing the shift key. This prevents me from typing in my pin...
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my shift keys are not working: my shift keys are not working so eg cannot use question mark and instead get _ . Just checked the key to the right of zero and if I press the shift key on that I get the interrogation mark. It seems that these two keys have swapped over and similarly if I press shift key...
Plug in an external keyboard, do they work now? If no, try the steps below.
Go to Control Panel then look for Ease of Access
- Click on Change how your keyboard works.
- Uncheck where it says Turn on Sticky Keys and click OK.
If this doesn't work try checking the keyboard language if set correctly.
- Go back to Control Panel then look for Region and Language and make sure all tabs at set to the United States.
- Click Apply when a change is made then try your keyboard again.
If these tricks don't work, you will need to replace the keyboard.
If you ever run into the laptop keys not working on your HP laptop, don’t panic. It’s often not hard to fix at all…
4 Fixes For Laptop Keys Not Working On HP
Here are 4 fixes that have helped other users resolve their keys not working on HP laptop problem. Just work your way down the list until you find one that works for you.
Fix 1: Reinstall your keyboard driver
Your HP laptop keys not working problem is probably being caused by driver issues. So you can try reinstalling your keyboard driver to see if it fixes the issue.
Here’s how to reinstall the keyboard driver:
1] Hover your mouse around the Start button [on the bottom left of your desktop screen], right-click and then click on Device Manager to open Device Manager.
2] Locate and double-click on Keyboards, then right-click on your keyboard and click Uninstall device.
3] Wait until the uninstall finishes and Restart your computer so that your computer can auto-install the keyboard driver.
4] Check to see if the laptop keys work properly. If yes, then great! If the keys are still not typing, please try Fix 2, below.
This problem may occur if you are using the wrong keyboard driver or it’s out of date. So you should update your keyboard driver to see if it fixes your problem. If you don’t have the time, patience or skills to update the driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.
Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to be troubled by the wrong driver you would be downloading, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. Driver Easy handles it all.
You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 steps [and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee]:
1] Download and install Driver Easy.
2] Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
3] Click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of ALL the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system [this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All]
4] Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
5] Test the keys on your laptop to see if the issue has been resolved. If yes, then congrats! If the issue remains, please move on to Fix 3, below.
Fix 3: Adjust your keyboard settings
Filter Keys is a feature in Windows that tells the keyboard to ignore brief or repeated keystrokes, in order to make typing easier for users with hand tremors. But this kind of accessibility can be a bit of an annoyance for those who do not necessarily need them.
Here is how to make sure you’ve disabled Filter Keys:
I’m using Windows 10:
I’m using Windows 8:
I’m using Windows 7:
I’m using Windows 10:
1] On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type filter. Then click on Filter out repeated unintentional keystrokes.
2] Make sure the Use Filter Keys toggle is Off.
3] Check on your keyboard and see if this key not working on laptop issue has been sorted. If yes, then great! If it’s still no joy, please try Fix 4.
I’m using Windows 8:
1] On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key
and type filter. Then click on Turn filter keys on or off.
2] Make sure the Filter Keys toggle is Off.
3] Check your keyboard and see if this key not working on laptop issue has been sorted. If yes, then great! If it’s still no joy, please try Fix 4.
I’m using Windows 7:
1] On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type filter. Then click on Ignore repeated keystrokes using FilterKeys.
2] Make sure the box before Turn on Filter Keys is un-ticked. Then click Apply > OK.
3] Check your keyboard and see if this key not working on laptop issue has been sorted. If yes, then great! If it’s still no joy, please try Fix 4, below.
Fix 4: Reseat your laptop battery
Reseating the laptop battery is another proven effective way as reported by many users to troubleshoot this keys not working on laptop issue. To do so:
- Power off your HP laptop and disconnect the charger.
- Carefully remove the battery from the back of the laptop. [You might also need to check the manual if you’re unsure how this is done].
- Wait for a few seconds.
- Recharge your laptop and power it on.
- Test the keys on the keyboard and see if keys not working in laptop issue goes away.
If all else fails, then it’s most likely a hardware failure problem which might be better left with professional hands.
Hopefully you have successfully resolved the keys not working on HP laptop by now. If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions, please let me know in the comments. Thanks for reading!