If your issue is not a full keyboard lock but that your Ctrl + Shift keys aren’t working, you’ll want to follow our guide on Sticky Keys. That should cover the most common keyboard issues, but if it’s still not working you may have a keyboard shortcut that enables a key delay or some kind of hardware issue. How to activate sticky keys in windows 8.1 lock screen Caps lock indicator windows 8.1 and Microsoft Windows 10 Make num lock come on automatically 8.1 and Microsoft Windows 10 Can you adjust how hard you have to press the keyboard on a windows 8 laptop Windows 8 making the keyboard easier Windows 8.1 Press Keyboad Hard Make key board. Change the toggle to off to disable it, or on if you want to disable the keyboard in Windows 10.

If it’s enabled, as well as “Turn on slow keys…”, it’s likely your issue. Look for the option that says “Use Filter Keys”. In the Settings sidebar, look for the “Interaction” heading and click on “Keyboard” underneath it. Press the “Start” button, then click the settings cog, above the power button. Tech Mouse and keyboard-friendly Windows 8.1 Update arrives April 8 Microsoft makes yet more adjustments to Windows 8s interface. You may also experience a ticking noise when you press buttons.

This setting makes your keyboard wait for up to 20 seconds after a key is pressed before it accepts input. If your keyboard is still frozen it’s possible someone has enabled slow keys on your PC.

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