Random keys act like they're stuck even though they're physically not

Anonymous
2022-04-06T05:02:14+00:00

I just bought a brand-new laptop a couple of weeks ago with Windows 11 on it but from day 1 I've been having issues with the keyboard. For example, if I hold down the down arrow button or W key too long sometimes, the window start button activates. If I'm casually typing or scrolling on the web, sometimes either shift, ctrl, windows, or fn key (I haven't been able to verify which ones specifically are the issue but it looks like it's different ones at different times) acts like it's stuck so if I click on something, the computer thinks I'm holding down the shift, windows, etc. key + whatever key I pressed. Sometimes I can't even type anything because of this.

If I lock myself out of my account and then log myself back in, it goes away temporarily so the problem only happens when I'm logged in because the keyboard never does this on the sign in screen. Even if I use an external keyboard or even the on-screen one, it still does the exact same thing so it seems to me it's a software issue and not a hardware one. I've tried updating the keyboard drivers and mouse drivers and uninstalling and reinstalling them. I turned off sticky keys and all that but still nothing. The keyboard troubleshooter has found no issue either. Would appreciate any help with this.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-22T00:19:37+00:00

    I have this stuck keys issue on windows 11. It happens with 3 different keyboards, it happens when I'm using the on screen keyboard , it happens when I'm using my mouse that has a button mapped to a keystroke. It is 100% not a hardware issue and I've tried everything you mentioned and checked that sticky keys was disabled, this is driving me nuts

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-07-31T14:16:19+00:00

    I have this problem on my year old Alienware auroa desktop. Not the keyboard and is random. Any permanent fix?

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-07-29T15:42:54+00:00

    I wish my work laptop had USB ports to make this a viable solution. The only way I can manage is by using a USB-C hub. Very annoying problem to keep trying to go back and type something again and again.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-06-15T03:28:17+00:00

    Same Razer Huntsman Elite on Surface Pro 4 and Dock on Win 10 Pro - ok no issues. Same keybaord on Surface Pro 8 but on Dock 1 Win 11 Pro also ok. Only on Surface Pro 8 with Dock 2 on Win 11 Por seems tro have issues.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-04-06T06:07:21+00:00

    Good Day ChantelHmmm,

    I appreciate your time getting back to this thread, if issue persists, you can perform repair install , download and run the ISO file and choose to keep your files and apps.

    Go to this link and download the Media Creation Tool.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

    Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

    Sincerely,

    Carlo T.

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