How to Fix Keyboard That Opens Shortcuts While Typing

Have you ever had a problem with the keyboard opening shortcuts while typing? For example, when you type the letter “e”, the keyboard opens File Explorer instead. Or when you type the letter “r”, the keyboard opens Run Command instead. Of course, this is very annoying and hinders your work.

Various factors, such as dust or dirt that accumulates between keyboard keys, bugs in the Windows operating system, problems with keyboard drivers, or damage to the keyboard itself, can cause this problem. To solve this problem, you can try the following ways.

Method 1: Restart the Laptop or Computer

The first way you can try is to restart your laptop or computer. This method can help overcome bugs in the Windows operating system that may cause the keyboard to open shortcuts while typing. Here are the steps to restart your laptop or computer:

1. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Click the Power button on the right side of the Start menu.
3. Select the Restart option from the menu that appears.
4. Wait until your laptop or computer turns back on.
5. Try typing something in any app and see if the keyboard issue is resolved.

Method 2: Check Keyboard Settings

The second way you can try is to check the keyboard settings in the Control Panel. Several options can affect the function of the keyboard, such as Filter Keys, Sticky Keys, and Toggle Keys. You should make sure that these options are off, as they can cause the keyboard to open shortcuts while typing. Here are the steps to check keyboard settings:

1. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Type “Control Panel” in the search box and press Enter.
3. Select the category “Ease of Access” from the menu that appears.
4. Click “Change how your keyboard works,” under the heading “Ease of Access Center.
5. Uncheck the options “Turn on Filter Keys,” “Turn on Sticky Keys,” and “Turn on Toggle Keys.”
6. Click Apply and OK to save your changes.
7. Try typing something in any app and see if the keyboard issue is resolved.

Method 3: Update Keyboard Drivers

The third way you can try is to update the keyboard drivers. A driver is a software that connects hardware with an operating system. If your keyboard driver is outdated or incompatible with Windows, then the keyboard can open shortcuts while typing. You can update keyboard drivers manually or automatically. Here are the steps to manually update the keyboard driver:

1. Click the Start button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Type “Device Manager” in the search box and press Enter.
3. Find and double-click on “Keyboard” in the list of devices that appear.
4. Right-click on the name of your keyboard and select “Update driver” from the menu that appears.
5. Select the option “Search automatically for updated driver software” and wait for the process to complete.
6. If there are new drivers available, follow the instructions that appear to install them.
7. If no new driver is available, select the option “Browse my computer for driver software” and locate the keyboard driver you downloaded earlier.
8. Follow the instructions that appear to install the new keyboard driver.
9. Try typing something in any app and see if the keyboard issue is resolved.

If you don’t want the hassle of manually searching for and installing keyboard drivers, you can use third-party applications that can update keyboard drivers automatically, such as Driver Easy, Driver Booster, or Driver Talent. You just need to download and run the app, then follow the instructions that appear to update your keyboard drivers.