{"id":23372,"date":"2024-07-18T17:00:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T11:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=23372"},"modified":"2024-07-18T14:55:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T09:25:24","slug":"windows-key-not-working-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/windows-key-not-working-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Detailed Guide to Fix Windows Key Not Working Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Windows key on your keyboard makes accessing system settings, the Start menu, and other things easy. Without it, more key combinations and more mouse clicks are required to complete simple tasks. This article explores several methods to potentially restore the functionality of your Windows key. Keep reading to discover how to resolve the issue of the Windows key problem on your Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Common Causes for a Non-Responsive Windows Key<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several potential reasons why the Windows key might stop functioning. After thoroughly researching various forums and reading user feedback, we\u2019ve identified some of the most frequently reported causes for the issue:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Game Mode:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When the game mode is active, it may disable the Windows key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>New Update:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Windows Updates sometimes conflict with existing software resulting in the Windows key not working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Malware:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Malware can hamper the normal PC functioning making the Windows key stop working.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Windows Filter Key:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The reason for this is not known, but a bug has developed in the Windows Filter keys interfering with the working of the Windows key.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Fix Windows Key not Working on Keyboard<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before jumping to troubleshooting the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows button not working on a Windows PC, turn on the on-screen keyboard as it will simplify the fixing process. Here is what you need to do to enable it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: In the Windows search bar type Settings to access Windows Settings. ( fix <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/start-menu-search-not-working-on-windows\/\">windows start menu not working<\/a> )<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the Accessibility tab in the left panel (Windows 11).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23373\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Windows-Settings-Accessibility-tab.webp\" alt=\"Windows Settings - Accessibility tab\" width=\"726\" height=\"467\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Scroll down in the right section and click on the Keyboard option under Interaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23375\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/On-screen-keyboard-option.webp\" alt=\"On-screen keyboard option Windows 11\" width=\"963\" height=\"293\" sizes=\"(max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Next, locate the On-screen keyboard option and slide the toggle button towards the right to enable it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enable the on-screen keyboard for Windows 10 users, after accessing Windows settings, click Ease of Access &gt; Keyboard. Under \u201c<\/span><b>Use your device without a physical keyboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d enable the <\/span><b>Use the On-Screen Keyboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23374\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Use-the-On-Screen-Keyboard-option-Windows-10.webp\" alt=\"Use the On-Screen Keyboard option - Windows 10\" width=\"504\" height=\"225\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the Onscreen keyboard is enabled, you can start troubleshooting the \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows button not working on the taskbar\u201d issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1: Disable Filter Keys<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: As the Windows key not functioning on the physical keyboard and we have enabled the on-screen keyboard we will be using it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To fix the Windows key not working some experts recommend disabling Filter Keys as it interferes with the working of the Windows key. To disable Filter Keys and restore your Windows key functionality in just a few minutes follow these steps:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + R to open the RUN box. Type \u201cControl,\u201d and click the OK button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23377\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Control-Command-1.webp\" alt=\"Control Command\" width=\"387\" height=\"198\" sizes=\"(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the View by option and choose \u201cCategory\u201d.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Click on the \u201cEase Of Access\u201d option.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23378\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Control-Panel.webp\" alt=\"Control Panel Menu\" width=\"750\" height=\"352\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Click the \u201cChange how your keyboard works\u201d link.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23379\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ease-Of-Access-Option.webp\" alt=\"Ease Of Access Option in Control Panel\" width=\"605\" height=\"162\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Locate the \u201cTurn on Filter Keys\u201d option and uncheck the box next to it.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23380\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Turn-on-Filter-Keys-Option.webp\" alt=\"Turn on Filter Keys Option\" width=\"559\" height=\"451\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Click on Apply, followed by the OK button at the bottom of the screen, to save the setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now try to use the Windows key on your physical keyboard, it should work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/keyboard-spacebar-not-working-on-windows\/\">Spacebar Key on Keyboard Not Working on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2: Use PowerShell Command<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PowerShell enables you to execute commands and directly control your PC using a scripting language. Here is what you need to do to use it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + X to launch the Power Menu.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Choose Terminal (Admin) to open the Powershell in admin mode.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23381\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Powershell-in-admin-mode.webp\" alt=\"Power shell in admin mode\" width=\"846\" height=\"145\" sizes=\"(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: You may get a User Account Control prompt box. Click on the Yes button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Copy and paste the following command and hit Enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register \u201c$($_.InstallLocation) \\AppXManifest.xml\u201d}<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Exit the Terminal app and check if the issue has been resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 3: Modify The Windows Registry<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + R to open the RUN box and type \u201cRegedit.\u201d Press the Enter key.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: The Windows Registry app will now open. Copy and paste the following path in the address bar and hit the Enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Keyboard Layout<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23382\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Windows-Registry-App-Keyboard-Layout-Command.webp\" alt=\"Windows Registry Editor - Keyboard Layout Command\" width=\"1109\" height=\"637\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1109px) 100vw, 1109px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Now look for the \u201cScancode\u201d registry key in the right section of the Registry window and right-click on it to choose Delete from the context menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If the key does not exist on your PC, then exit the Registry and proceed to the next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Close the Registry app and reboot your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 4: Turn Off Game Mode<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft acknowledges the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/advice\/0\/what-upgrades-can-you-prioritize-boost-your-gaming-hz0je\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">need for gaming enhancements<\/a> in Windows 10 and 11, hence the introduction of the Game Mode feature. However, when the Game Mode is enabled, users have reported conflicts with the Windows key making it unusable. You can easily disable it using these steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + I to launch the Windows Settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the Gaming tab in the left panel. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23383\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Game-Mode-in-Gaming-Tab.webp\" alt=\"Game Mode in Gaming Tab\" width=\"972\" height=\"430\" sizes=\"(max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Next, locate Game Mode on the right pane and ensure the toggle button next to it is turned off.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 5: Activate System File Checker Tool<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The System File Checker (SFC) is an inbuilt tool Microsoft provides. The tool helps scan, identify, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/file-system-errors-in-windows\/\">fix all corrupt system files<\/a>, thus helping to fix a number of issues on the PC. Here is what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + R to open the RUN box.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23358\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/CMD-Command.webp\" alt=\"CMD Command\" width=\"393\" height=\"197\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Type \u201cCMD\u201d and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the Command Prompt tool in admin mode.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: The User Account Control prompt box will appear on your screen where you have to click on the Yes button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Type the following command followed by the Enter key:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>sfc \/scannow<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23385\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/scannow-Command-cmd.webp\" alt=\"scan now Command - cmd\" width=\"686\" height=\"345\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Wait for the SFC scan to complete scanning your computer and repairing corrupt files. This process may take a while, so do not close the Command Prompt or turn off your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Reboot your PC after the SFC process is complete and check if the issue has been resolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 6: Use The Deployment Image Servicing And Management Tool<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the System File Checker, DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) is a command to repair a Windows OS image. This can help fix the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows button not working issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + R to open the RUN box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Type \u201cCMD\u201d and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the Command Prompt tool in admin mode.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: The User Account Control prompt box will appear on your screen click on the Yes button to proceed.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Type the following command followed by the Enter key:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Dism \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Wait for the process to complete and reboot your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 7: Create A New User Account<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the above fixes do not work, try creating and using a new user account. If everything functions correctly on the new account, transfer your files and start using it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + I to open Settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the Accounts tab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23386\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Accounts-tab-in-Windows-Settings.webp\" alt=\"Accounts tab in Windows Settings\" width=\"1096\" height=\"422\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Click on the Family option on the right side and then click on the \u201cAdd someone\u201d option.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23387\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Add-Someone-Option.webp\" alt=\"Add Someone Option\" width=\"941\" height=\"77\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Next, click on the \u201cI don&#8217;t have this person&#8217;s sign-in information\u201d link.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Click the \u201cAdd a user without a Microsoft account\u201d link.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Enter a username and password and click the Next button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: A new user will be created. Press Win + L to lock your screen and choose this new user from the bottom left corner.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 8: Enter the new credentials and check if the Windows key works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 8: Run A Malware Scan<\/h3>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23372,pos-1,\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/t9\/w\/23372\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'windows-key-not-working-problem', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are still unable to fix the \u201cWindows Key Not Working,\u201d run a malware scan. You can use any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/t9-antivirus-review\/\">antivirus\/antimalware software<\/a> of your choice. However, if you ask us, we recommend T9 antivirus. This amazing real-time antivirus scans your PC and quarantines\/deletes all malware-infected files in no time. It also offers other optimization features such as Startup Manager, Shredder, and Adblocker<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/restore-quarantined-file-windows-defender\/\">Solution \u2013 Restore Deleted Quarantined File From Windows Defender<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to Reactivate Windows Button?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you enable the gaming mode, the Windows key is turned off to prevent interference from accidental presses. To reactivate the Windows button, you can simply deactivate the Gaming mode, as explained above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have You Fixed The Windows Key Problem?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you can now fix the \u201cWindows Key Not Working\u201d issue on your Windows PC. The above-mentioned steps will help you fix this error quickly. We would love to hear all about it in the comments section below.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Windows key on your keyboard makes accessing system settings, the Start menu, and other things easy. Without it, more key combinations and more mouse clicks are required to complete simple tasks. This article explores several methods to potentially restore the functionality of your Windows key. 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