Shift key not working in Windows 7

windows-7 keyboard dell-latitude

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Solution 1

You could have a hardware issue, best thing to verify you do not have a hardware issue. Is to run the on-board diagnostics.

From a complete shutdown, press and Hold the [FN key] and the [Power button] at the same time. When lights start to come on, release both buttons.

Solution 2

I know it's a little late, but maybe helpful for others who come here - I had the same problem with an Acer Aspire VA70. I turned Sticky Keys on and off again, and now my shift keys are back to normal.

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kitokid

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Updated on September 18, 2022

Comments

kitokid over 1 year

The Shift keys on my laptop are not working, though it was fine until last night.

I'm running Windows 7 Professional 32-bit on a Dell Latitude e6410.
- soandos almost 12 years
  
  Have you tried a system restore to two days ago?
- kitokid almost 12 years
  
  no. i haven't made any systems changes.
- kitokid almost 12 years
  
  i have already uninstall/reinstall the keyboard dirver, still no luck. stick keys option is also turn off.
- soandos almost 12 years
  
  I mean for you to restore your system.
- kitokid almost 12 years
  
  yah.. i will give it a try.
- kitokid almost 12 years
  
  i restored to yesterday morning point,the only point i have. but still not working.
Oliver Salzburg almost 12 years

Is this a Dell-specific key combination? I've never heard of it, so I'm very interested :)