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Evanesca
Copper Contributor
Jan 17, 2025

"Win" key & Typing

Issue: "Win" key disrupts/triggers something, that ruins/disrupts typing.


I have an issue with the "Win" key - specifically, if you have an active window, then press the "Win" key and CLICK back to the active window, weird stuff start to happen (including apps like notepad, browsers or 3rd party apps).

For example, keys "a", "c" and "v" seem to act like "CTRL+key" action. "Backspace" key sometimes doesn't work. In the rare cases, there's no typing at all. 

The problem solves, after you CLICK on Windows taskbar and back to the active window. 


Didn't have this problem on Windows 10 - happened only after updating to the 11th version.
Windows 11 Pro, 24H2, OS 26100.2894


Would be glad to hear, if anyone has or can replicate this issue.
Thanks for the answers in advance.

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  • luchete's avatar
    luchete
    Steel Contributor
    Jan 28, 2025

    Hello Evanesca

    Looks like the "Win" key might be causing some input focus issues, possibly after an update to Windows 11. A few things i would try: First, make sure all drivers, especially keyboard and system drivers, are up to date. You can also check if any keyboard shortcuts or accessibility settings are causing the issue. Another option is to disable any third-party software or background processes that might interfere with keyboard input. If the problem persists, try resetting the keyboard settings in Windows 11 or even doing a clean boot to see if something else is causing the conflict.

    Hope it helps!