The shift buttons on the keyboard do not work. How to enable or disable Sticky Keys on your keyboard

Non-working keys on a laptop keyboard is a phenomenon that occurs quite often and leads to a certain discomfort. In such cases, you may not be able to use some features, such as entering punctuation marks or capital letters. In this article we will provide ways to solve the problem with the shift not working.

There are several reasons why the SHIFT key fails. The main ones are reassigning keys, enabling limited mode or sticky mode. Next, we will analyze each of the possible options in detail and provide recommendations for troubleshooting the problem.

Method 1: Virus check

The first thing you need to do when this problem occurs is to check your laptop for viruses. Some malware is capable of reassigning keys by making changes to system settings. You can identify and eliminate pests using special scanners - free programs from leading antivirus developers.

After the viruses have been found and removed, you may have to work with the system registry, deleting the “extra” key. We will talk about this in the third paragraph.

Method 2: Hotkeys

Many laptops have a keyboard mode in which some keys are locked or reassigned. It is turned on using a specific key combination. Below are several options for different models.

• CTRL+Fn+ALT, then press the combination SHIFT+Space.
• Simultaneously pressing both shift keys.
• Fn+SHIFT.
• Fn+INS (INSERT).
• NumLock or Fn+NumLock.

There are situations when, for some reason, the keys that disable the mode are inactive. In this case, the following manipulation may help:

Method 3: Editing the Registry

We have already written above about viruses that can reassign keys. You or another user could have done this using special software, but this was successfully forgotten. Another special case is a malfunction of the keyboard after an online game session. We will not search for the program or find out after what events the changes occurred. All changes are written to the value of the parameter in the system registry. To solve the problem, this key must be removed.

Before editing settings, create a system restore point

Read more: How to create a restore point in.

Method 4: Disable Sticky Input and Input Filtering

The first function temporarily enables the ability to press separate keys such as SHIFT, CTRL and ALT. The second helps eliminate double clicks. If they are activated, then shift may not work the way we are used to. To disable, do the following:

1. Running the line "Run" (Win+R) and enter

   

2. IN "Control Panels" switch to small icons mode and go to "Ease of Access Center".

   

3. Click on the link “Make the keyboard easier to use”.

   

4. Let's move on to the sticking settings.

   

5. Uncheck all the checkboxes and click "Apply".

   

6. We return to the previous section and select input filtering settings.

   

7. Here we also remove the checkboxes shown in the screenshot.

   

If it was not possible to disable sticking in this way, you can do this in the system registry.

Method 5: System Restore

The essence of this method is to roll back system files and settings to the state they were in before the problem occurred. In this case, it is necessary to determine the date as accurately as possible and select the appropriate point.

1. Go to the section "System Configuration" from the menu "Run" using the command

   

2. Switch to the tab with a list of services and disable the display of Microsoft products by checking the appropriate box.

   

3. Press the button "Disable everything", then "Apply" and reboot the laptop. Checking the operation of the keys.

   

4. Next, we need to identify the “bully.” This needs to be done if the shift starts working normally. We include half of the services in "System Configurations" and reboot again.

   

5. If SHIFT is still working, then uncheck this half of the services and put it opposite the other. Reboot.
6. If the key stops functioning, then we continue to work with this half - we also split it into two parts and reboot. We carry out these actions until there is only one service left, which will be the cause of the problem. It will need to be disabled in the appropriate snap-in.

In a situation where, after disabling all services, the shift does not work, you need to turn everything back on and pay attention to other methods.

Method 7: Editing startup

The startup list can be edited in the same place – in "System Configurations". The principle here is no different from a clean boot: we turn off all elements, reboot, and then continue working until we get the desired result.

Method 8: Reinstalling the system

If all the methods above do not work, you will have to take extreme measures and reinstall Windows.

Conclusion

You can temporarily solve the problem by using the on-screen keyboard, connecting a desktop keyboard to the laptop, or reassigning the keys - assigning the shift function to another one, for example, Caps Lock. This is done using special programs such as MapKeyboard, KeyTweak and others.

There are quite frequent situations when the “Shift” key stops working on a laptop. The reason for such a refusal may be many factors. But all this can be divided into mechanical damage and software failure.

If the Shift key on a laptop does not work, the first thing you need to do is determine the reason for this failure in order to understand how to solve this problem.

To understand the reason: physical damage or software failure, you must perform one of the diagnostic options below.

• Connecting a third-party keyboard via a cord to the USB port.
• Checking keyboard drivers.
• Diagnostics using the on-screen keyboard in safe mode.
• Checking for viruses in the operating system.
• Disable programs that affect keyboard input.

Each option will present solutions.

Connecting a third-party keyboard via cord to the USB port

The simplest and most effective way to diagnose the problem with Shift not working on a laptop keyboard is to simply connect a third-party keyboard using a cord to any USB port of the laptop.

The main goal of this method will be to eliminate software failure. If a third-party keyboard works without any problems and the keys we need function as we need, then everything will be obvious - the problem is with the laptop keyboard.

There can be many reasons for such a failure of the Shift button, the main ones being mechanical damage (a keyboard filled with liquid, a blow to the keyboard, a laptop falling from a height, damage to the cable during disassembly or assembly...)

The solution to this problem may be a complete replacement of the laptop keyboard. You can also try removing the keyboard and try reinserting the cable into the connector, since it could jump out if dropped or hit (an unlikely situation).

Checking keyboard drivers

In the event that after inserting a third-party keyboard and testing the Shift key, everything still does not work, then in your situation there is room for a software glitch. Why software? If you are sure that the third-party keyboard is fully functional and the Shift keys work perfectly, then it is worth checking the drivers that are or have been installed for the keyboards.

To do this, press the Win + R key combination and in the “Run” line that appears, enter the following command “devmgmt.msc”. This will open the Device Manager.

In Device Manager, open the “Keyboards” section, select your keyboard, right-click on it and select “Uninstall device.”

After that, right-click on the name of your computer, which is displayed at the very top of the list of devices and select “Update hardware configuration.”

Done, after that check the Shift button.

If, when opening the “Keyboards” section in the Device Manager window, you saw an exclamation point icon in a yellow triangle, then you should right-click on your keyboard and select the “Properties” section. In the window that opens, in the “Device Status” field, you will see the cause of the problem with the keyboard driver. Depending on the cause, you need to look for a solution. Since there can be a large number of reasons for problems, in this article we will not talk about them, but will only offer one of the simplest and most influential solutions to this issue with the Shift key.

Diagnostics using the Windows on-screen keyboard

The Windows On-Screen Keyboard will help you determine if the Shift key is being pressed and will let you know if it's a driver issue or if the keyboard is physically damaged.

First of all, you need to press the Win + R key combination and in the “Run” window that appears, write the command “osk.exe” and press Enter.

After which you will see a keyboard on the monitor screen. When you press any command button, you will be able to see this key highlight on the on-screen keyboard, this signals that the operating system understands and sees that you pressed this key. Now try pressing the Shift key and see if it lights up on the on-screen keyboard? If it is highlighted, then you should look for a problem in drivers, programs or viruses that prevent it from working in the operating system.

Boot Windows in Safe Mode

Another way to check that the problem with the Shift key is related specifically to the software is to start Windows. It is when starting in safe mode that the system disables all drivers and leaves only the main ones that are needed to start the system, at the same time removing all programs from automatic startup.

If the Shift key does not work on the laptop, then launch the Windows operating system in safe mode. After starting in safe mode, try checking your keyboard, namely the Shift key in any text editor, for example, Notepad.

Running in Safe Mode Windows 7/8/8.1

1. Restart your computer.
2. After you see the Bios initializing, press the F 8 key until the Windows boot option selection window appears.
3. Next, select the “Safe Mode” option and click on Safe Mode.

For Windows 8/8.1, you may also need to press Shift + F 8

Launch

1. Go to “Settings”, go to the “Updates and Security” section.
2. Next, select “Recovery” and in the “Special boot options” section, click the “Restart now” button.
3. A reboot will occur and a blue screen with a numbered list of boot options will appear in front of you, press the F 4 key.
4. After this, the computer will boot into safe mode.

Checking for viruses in the operating system

Also, one should not exclude the possibility that viruses affected the Shift key on the laptop keyboard.

The simplest, fastest and most effective way to check your computer for viruses is to download and run the Cureit program, which will scan and delete all suspicious and malicious files.

To download this utility, follow the link: https://free.drweb.ru/download+cureit+free/?lng=ru

After downloading, launch the program and click on the “Scan” button. After scanning is complete, view the list of found files and delete them.

Disable programs that interfere with keyboard input

Very often, the problem with the fact that the Shift button does not work on a laptop can be caused by third-party programs that make changes or add some parameters to the process of entering text from the keyboard.

An example of such programs:

• Punto Switcher.
• Key Switcher.
• SimpleSwitcher.
• Arum Switcher.

This list contains basic and frequently used programs that can affect the Shift key and subsequently cause it to fail.

The easiest way to deal with such programs is to remove them from your computer.

If you do not want to delete these utilities, you can use the task manager and simply remove the task of this program. To do this, right-click on the control panel and select “Task Manager” from the drop-down list. After this, the manager window will open, then in the processes tab you need to find the process of the program that is installed on your computer (the name of the process is similar to the name of the utility) and by right-clicking on it, select “End task”.

This way you can remove the reason for disabling the Shift button.

Conclusion

After reading this article, it is strongly recommended that you start diagnosing the Shift key malfunction by reading the first three sections, and only after reading them, resort to other options. The main thing is not to rush to perform any actions so as not to cause any additional errors, since removing the wrong drivers can have a detrimental effect on the operation of the system in the future.

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The Sticky Keys feature is designed for users who have difficulty holding down two or more keys at the same time.

The situation can be alleviated by alternate pressing of keyboard shortcuts.

If you need to use a specific keyboard shortcut, such as CTRL+P, mode "Sticky Keys" Allows you to press keys one at a time rather than simultaneously.

For some, sticky keys are the only way to properly interact with the computer and operating system.

This mode applies to keys such as Ctrl, Alt, Shift and Windows key (depicting the Windows flag). Once a control key is pressed, it remains active until the user presses a second key, completing the combination.

IN Windows such a possibility is provided. But to do this, you need to configure it first.

Calling the Sticky Keys settings window can be done by pressing the button five times "Shift", just not fast :o). Or standardly, using the mouse Start>>>Control Panel>>>Accessibility(If Vista or Windows 7, then in the control panel look for "Ease of Access Center").

VK Resolving Sticky Keys with a Mouse

1. Click the button Start and select Control Panel .
2. Make sure it's selected classic look and control panel icons are displayed on the screen. If not, select Control Panel in the left pane.
3. Select Accessibility to open the corresponding dialog box.

4. Select a tab Keyboard and check the box Sticking.

To further configure Sticky Keys settings, use the button Settings.
Click the button Setting (1), to open the Sticky Keys options dialog box. Select the checkboxes that correspond to the options you want. Click the button OK(2), then Apply (3), and then the button Close(X) on the control panel .

Window Setting Sticky Keys mode contains the following parameters:

If you are incredibly unlucky and your mouse does not work, then open the settings window "Sticky Keys" possible using the keyboard

Enable Sticky Keys using your keyboard

1. Open menu Start by pressing the keys CTRL+ESC (or Windows logo key). Then open Control Panel by pressing the key C.
2. Make sure Classic View is selected and the Control Panel icons are visible on the screen. If this is not the case, go to the left area of ​​the control panel and select Switch to classic view by pressing the key TAB, and then ENTER. Use the arrow keys to select Accessibility and press the key ENTER.
3. In the dialog box Accessibility go to the tab Keyboard , and then check the box Sticking by pressing the key U.
4. Using the key S click the button Parameters. A dialog box will open Setting Sticky Keys Mode , where you can select the following options.

Press the key U, to check the box Use this method of inclusion . This setting allows you to turn Sticky Keys on or off by pressing a key five times. SHIFT.

Press the key P to check the box Double pressing locks the keys CTRL, SHIFT and ALT . This setting allows you to lock the CTRL, ALT, SHIFT, or Windows logo keys when you press any of them twice in a row.

Press the key T to check the box Disable sticky behavior when pressing two keys at once . This setting allows you to disable Sticky Keys when the CTRL, ALT, SHIFT, or Windows logo key is pressed at the same time as any other key.

Press the key M to check the box Play a beep when pressing CTRL, SHIFT and ALT . This option allows you to play a sound when the CTRL, ALT, SHIFT, or Windows logo key is pressed, locked, or released.

Press the key S to check the box Display sticky mode status on screen . This feature allows you to display the corresponding icon in the taskbar when Sticky is enabled.

5. Press the key twice ENTER to exit the accessibility menu.

6. Close the control panel by pressing the keys ALT+F, C.

How to disable Sticky Keys feature

As a rule, it is convenient to activate the function of sticky keys and mouse buttons in cases where novice users or people with disabilities sit down at the computer. If you do not need to use these modes, it is better to disable them.

Sometimes keys get stuck automatically, and many people have probably encountered such problems. This often happens in games when you press several keys at the same time.
Or sticking turns on by itself when you hold down any button on the keyboard for a long time.
Or you are typing some text and suddenly something switched... and it became impossible to print with one click, and it prints only if you hold the button for several seconds.
Most likely in such cases. You have turned on Sticky Keys mode» .

According to statistics, the Shift key gets stuck most often. At the same time, when sticking is turned on, the computer begins to make a characteristic high-pitched sound, reminiscent of an intermittent squeak. Every five seconds, when the same key gets stuck, the sound is repeated, which is very annoying for those sitting in front of the computer.

To remove sticky keys without disabling this mode, press the Shift key five times while working.

To disable Sticky Keys completely , follow these steps

To forcefully disable Sticky Keys:

For Windows XP :

Method 1. standard

1. Pass in “Start” → “Control Panel”. Call the component "Special Features". In general, the initial steps are the same as when you enable Sticky Keys mode (see above)

2. Click on the icon "Special Features" left mouse button, a new dialog box will open. In the window that opens, go to the tab "Keyboard".

3. In the section "Sticky Keys" "Sticking".

4. Click on the button "Apply" for the new settings to take effect.

5. Close the window "Special Features" by pressing the button OK or icon [x] in the upper right corner of the window.

For Windows 7: For convenience, I also give an example for the English version.

1. Go to “Start” → “Control Panel”.

Below we find the item «» (Ease of Access) and go into it.

In the next window you will see a list of simplifications for working with a computer. Choose « Making the keyboard easier to use» (Make the keyboard easier to use)

By the way, by default, in the section "Make typing easier" Most options are unchecked, which does not prevent Windows from prompting you to enable new features whenever you press a certain key sequence. To get rid of these suggestions, you will have to dive even deeper into the settings.

Click the link Set Up Sticky Keys to go to the window " Set Up Sticky Keys. In this window you need to uncheck not only the item « Enable Sticky Keys» ,

but also from the point “Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT Is Pressed Five Times”.

Then Windows will stop prompting you to enable this feature.

When everything is ready, save the settings made by clicking "Apply". Close window with button "OK ".

Method 2. Lightweight

To disable the Sticky Keys feature, you need to follow these simple steps:

When you press the left key five times quickly in Windows XP a dialog box appears asking you to enable Sticky keys

After pressing the button "Options" a window opens immediately "Special Features" . Next, we work with this window, as in the first method.

For Windows 7, a dialog box asking you to enable Sticky Keys will look like this:

Or a window Sticky Keys for English version:

3. The Sticky Keys settings window appears.

6. We enjoy working in Windows or playing our favorite game.

Disabling the Input Filtering feature

You disabled the Sticky Keys feature, but the problem still persists; there are still typing delays. Perhaps the point is that in addition to sticky keys, the mode may be turned on "Input filtering"

Filter Keys, turns on when pressed and held right key for more than 8 seconds.

To turn it off,

For Windows XP :

Let's go Start>>>Control Panel>>>Accessibility >>>Keyboard.

In the section Input filtering remove the marker from the field opposite the inscription "Filtration".

Click the button Setting, to open the Filtering Options dialog box. Uncheck the box “Enable filtering mode: hold down the SHIFT key on the right for 8 seconds” Click OK, then Apply and close the window by clicking OK or X

For Windows 7:

Let's go Start>>>Control Panel>>>Accessibility Center

In the window “Make the keyboard easier to use” uncheck the section “Enable input filtering”:

- “Turn on Filter Keys when Right SHIFT Is Pressed for 8 Seconds”

Click Apply, close the window by pressing OK

Well, one last thing:

How to turn off the Sticky Keys alert

If you want to keep Sticky Keys active but only want to turn off the distracting beeping sound your computer makes,

That For Windows 7 check the box " Enable Sticky Keys" leave / or put and click on the blue link "Setting Sticky Keys".

In the window that appears, uncheck the box next to the option at the very bottom "Beep sound when pressing CTRL, ALT and SHIFT",

then click Apply, then OK and close the control panel.

For Windows XP this action will look like this:

You can also uncheck “Use this way of inclusion” V Settings section “Sounding mode switching”
This way you will not disable sticky keys, but will remove the annoying sound.

That seems to be all I wanted to say about such Windows functions as "Sticky Keys" And " Input filtering". If you don't need these special features, disabling these two options will save you from intrusive operating system suggestions and annoying beeping from the speaker.

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