Window key commands not working in Windows 7

Question

When I press win key, the start menu pops up. But key combination like Win+R Win+L etc doesn't work. It is not responding at all. What could be the problem?

Solution 1

Perhaps one of your shift, alt, or ctrl keys are stuck?

At any rate, I suggest trying out another keyboard to see exactly where the problem is.

Solution 2

Try using a free program like MapKeyboard to remap the keys.

Comments

[softwarematter]

I tried that first and it's not helping.

[Chris]

Do you mean that you tried another keyboard, and the Windows shortcut keys still wouldn't work?

[Greg Jennings]

It's really strange. If the keyboard is OK, then it's something to do with Win7.

[killermist]

-1: This seems like it could cause all kinds of other unforeseen problems like disconnecting external USB drives uncleanly or other things. Seems like a very heavy-handed and complicated way to solve what looks like an otherwise easy-fix problem.