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 If your keyboard driver is outdated or incompatible with Windows, then the keyboard can open shortcuts while typing.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.

Method 4: Remove and Reinstall Keyboard Drivers

The fourth way you can try is to uninstall and reinstall the keyboard drivers. This method can help solve the problem of keyboard drivers that are damaged or incompatible with Windows. Here are the steps to uninstall and reinstall keyboard drivers:

1. Click the Start button located 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 “Uninstall device” from the menu that appears.
5. Check the option “Delete the driver software for this device” and click Uninstall to remove the keyboard driver.
6. Once the keyboard driver is removed, click the Scan for Hardware changes button located at the top of the Device Manager window.
7. Windows will automatically search for and reinstall keyboard drivers.
8. Try typing something in any app and see if the keyboard issue is resolved.

Method 5: Clean or Replace the Keyboard

The fifth way you can try is to clean or replace the keyboard. If all of the above methods do not work, most likely the keyboard problem is caused by physical damage to the keyboard itself. Dust or dirt that accumulates between keyboard keys can interfere with signals sent to the operating system. You can try cleaning the keyboard using a brush, cloth, or air spray. Here are the steps to clean the keyboard:

1. Turn off your laptop or computer and disconnect the power cord or battery.
2. Turn the keyboard upside down and shake gently to remove any dust or dirt that sticks to the surface of the keyboard.
3. Use a brush, cloth, or air spray to carefully clean between keyboard keys.
4. Turn the keyboard back over and plug in the power cord or battery.
5. Turn on your laptop or computer and try typing something in any application and see if the keyboard issue is resolved.

If cleaning the keyboard did not help, then you should replace the keyboard with a new one. You can buy a new keyboard that matches the model and brand of your laptop or computer, or take your laptop or computer to an authorized service center to replace the keyboard. You can also use an external keyboard connected by USB or Bluetooth as an alternative.

That’s the article I made about how to fix the keyboard that opens shortcuts while typing. I hope this article is helpful and can help you solve your keyboard problems. Thanks.