Win11 Search and other apps typing issue

Anonymous
2024-01-16T19:49:56+00:00

I have an issue where today (Jan 16,2024) in the taskbar search bar it either double types every character or doesn't at all. This is not just isolated to the search bar, when attempting to utilize any MS Win app feature that requires typing of any sort such as logging in to manage email accounts, Task Manager, Add or Remove Programs, etc. It all behaves the same way. I have tried many different options to include restarts, restarting the SearchBar, restarting Explorer, Uninstalling and Reinstalling my Keyboard and Mouse, changed the repeating character speed, etc. This doesn't happen in any other program which is evident in this question submission. I should add it also doesn't happen in MS Office software, or even when I go to Control Panel and test the repeating character text box. It's very odd that it specifically is happening to only certain features of which I use often. I'm not sure what else to try. I'd rather not have to clean wipe/clean install my OS to fix this issue.

Edition Windows 11 Pro

Version 21H2

Installed on ‎6/‎24/‎2022

OS build 22000.2538

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22001.1000.0

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-06-13T09:42:41+00:00

    Hi All,

    Hope this helps someone. I managed to get this solved.

    In my case I have a service called AppProtection Service. now the description reads. AppProtection software is designed to safeguard entry fields and prevent keylogging spyware from accessing password details and other sensitive information from users. This might be part of a citrix installation ad it is installed in Program files x8s citrix. So perhaps the vendor needs to be told. But for me, disabling, stopping and rebooting fixes it.

    To test if it breaks, you can enable and start, without restarting your pc, it breaks straight away.

    Hope this helps

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-01-18T23:47:50+00:00

    I have exactly the same problem.

    In Windows 11 Search bar, it always duplicates the characters. Also, calculator the number keys don't work... the problem is not with the keyboard as it works with other apps perfectly and on windows 10 os machines.

    Any ideas from anyone else to try ?

    Regards

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-18T07:14:25+00:00

    I have the same problem, tried the solution didn't work for me.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-01-19T03:52:41+00:00

    Same problem and its infuriating. Have tried to solve for over an hour and no luck

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-01-16T22:47:21+00:00

    Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    When was the last time it worked properly?

    Press Windows key+R to open Run then type or copy and paste the path below. Hit Enter.

    C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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