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In the right pane, right-click on Scancode Map and select Delete. This is to open Registry Editor dialog box.Ģ) Go to HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE\ System\CurrentControlSet\Control.ģ) Under “Control” folder, find and click Keyboard Layout folder.
#WINDOWS KEY NOT WORKING WINDOWS 10 HOW TO#
And it is recommended to back up the registry before you get started, so you can restore it if a problem occurs (See How to Back Up and Restore Registry).ġ) Click Start menu button and type “ regedit“. Ensure that you follow the instructions step by step. Note modifying registry incorrectly may cause serious problems. Follow steps below to enable the Windows key using Registry Editor. If the key is disabled, the problem may occur. You might need to replace it with a new key. If the key doesn’t work on that computer, the key might be physically broken.
If you are using a desktop PC, connect the keyboard to another computer and see if the Windows key works. Method 2: Try the Keyboard on Another Computer (for external keyboard only) So if that’s the case, press that key to unlock Windows key. If that key is on, you can’t use Windows key at all. You can use it to lock and unlock Windows key. On some keyboards, there is a lock key for the Windows key. If the Windows key does not provide shortcut access to the Start button, try methods below. After trying the methods there, the problem should fix.Ĭase 2: Windows Key Cannot Open Start Menu
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If you can’t access Start menu by pressing the Windows key or using the mouse, go to Windows 10 Start Button Not Working for the solutions. Just try the methods depending on the case:Ĭase 1: Windows Key & Start Button Not WorkingĬase 2: Windows Key Cannot Open Start Menu Case 1: Windows Key & Start Menu Not Working If the Start menu opens successfully in that way, there is problem with the Windows key. If the Start menu can’t be opened either, there is problem with the Start menu. You can identify it by using your mouse to click the Start button to open the Start menu. The cause can be the problem key or problem Start menu. If you are using Windows 10 and can’t use it to open Start menu.
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