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"Activating Functions with nKeys Instead of Typing Randomly"
Greetings,
I have encountered an unusual problem with my keyboard while using Windows 10/11. Occasionally, certain keys are triggering unintended programs or functions. Here are a few examples:
- Pressing W opens the Widget window.
- Pressing S opens the Search feature.
- Pressing D activates the Run command.
- Pressing E opens the File Explorer.
- Pressing Q triggers the Search function.
- Pressing R opens the Run dialog.
- Pressing M minimizes all windows and displays the Desktop.
- Pressing N brings up the Calendar and Notifications.
While these are just a few examples, there may be more affected keys. This issue occurs randomly, and the only solution I have found is to restart my computer. How can I resolve this problem?
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This is a classic and surprisingly common issue. You're not typing randomly—you've accidentally activated a feature called Mouse Keys, but more specifically, you've likely triggered the "Use keyboard shortcuts to control the mouse" accessibility function.
