Windows key is not working on Windows 10

For a user of Windows PC, windows key is of much importance. This key has numerous functionalities. This key is used frequently by beginners as well as advanced users. A lot of important short-cuts require windows key to be pressed. But, many users have reported lately that their windows key is not working properly. Non-responsive windows key can be a big hindrance to any user. It is only because of the importance of this key. Anyway, if you are one of the users who found his windows key not working, this article is for you. Here are the following ways you are going to fix this issue. Follow the steps mentioned below:

• 1  Check that your keyboard has Win Lock button:

-          Many gaming keyboards of these days have Win Lock key on them. This key disables the Windows button of your keyboard. This key is usually located at just the right side of the control button, you should press the Win Lock key and then you will find your windows key not working issue resolved.

• 2   Make sure that you have disabled gaming mode on your keyboard:

-          Gaming keyboards have special function that disables certain keys of a normal keyboard. Many users are not aware of this fact and they accidentally enable gaming mode on their keyboards. Because of this, they find their windows key not working. If you are one of such users, you can fix this issue by disabling the gaming mode on your device. All you have to do is to find the key that enables/disables the gaming mode on your keyboard. Press that key and see if your issue is resolved.

• 3   Undo the changes that you made to DISM packages:

-          Many users have encountered windows key not working issue after they made changes to the DISM package on their PC. If you have recently made some changes to your DISM package and started facing problem with your windows key, you should undo the changes that you made.

• 4  Perform SFC scan:

-          Sometimes, windows installation can become corrupted that can cause windows key not working issue. Follow these steps to perform sfc scan:

a)       Open Task manager and then click on File then, click on Run new Task.

b)      When the window to create a new task opens, type cmd in the space provided. Tick the box besides create this task with administrative privileges.

c)       After you have opened the command prompt, type sfc/scannow and hit Enter.

d)      Wait until the scan is complete. Then, restart your PC.

• 5  Scan your PC for Malware and Viruses:

-          Many times users have found their windows key not working because of the presence of some malware or virus in their PC. If any of the above fixes didn’t work for you, it is an option worth trying. Perform a complete scan on your PC for Viruses and Malware. After the scan has been finished, restart your PC and see if this issue is resolved.

• 6   Run the given command in PowerShell:

-          In case, any of the above solutions didn’t work for you, you have to type the following command in the Powershell.

a)       Hold Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys.

b)      When the task manager has opened, click on File tab then click on Run new task.

c)       Type Powershell in the space provided tick the box beside Create this task with administrative privileges. Press Enter.

d)      When the Powershell opens, type the following command in it: Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation) \AppXManifest.xml”}. Then hit Enter.

e)      Wait until the execution of this command finishes. After the execution is finished, restart your PC and this will solve your problem.

• 7   Create another user account:

-          Many times it happens when we don’t get rid of our problems even after trying many solutions. Then, we should try to create another user account. Doing so sets everything to default under that account and our issue is resolved. You can create another user account by following the steps mentioned below:

a)       Go to Settings.

b)      Hover over the Accounts section.

c)       Click on the Family & Other people section.

d)      Click on the option Add someone else to this PC button which is in the Other People section.

e)      Choose the option saying I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.

f)        Click on Add a user without a Microsoft Account.

g)       Type the name for the new user and then click on Next to finish this process.

-          After creating this new account, sign out of your old account and then sign-in to the new account that you just created.

-          After doing so you must have resolved the windows key not working problem.

We have discussed all the possible solutions for your windows key not working issue. But, if your problem still persists after trying all the solutions mentioned above, feel free to contact us through our website and other contact details provided below. We have got a team of experts to solve all your problems related to PCs and other devices.

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