Sticky Keys keeps turning on when pressing Shift on Windows
Sticky Keys has a keyboard shortcut that keeps turning it on. When you press Shift five times quickly, Windows automatically turns it on. Disable the keyboard shortcut or turn off Sticky Keys entirely in Accessibility settings.
Sticky Keys is a Windows feature for people who have trouble holding down multiple keys at once. It has a keyboard shortcut - press Shift five times and it turns on. If you press Shift rapidly for any reason, this shortcut activates. We will disable the shortcut so you can use Shift normally.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Turning off the Sticky Keys notification but leaving the keyboard shortcut enabled - this stops the dialog from showing but the feature still activates in the background
- Pressing the Shift key rapidly when typing - this is the exact keyboard shortcut that turns on Sticky Keys, so it keeps activating
Signs you need professional help
- If Sticky Keys is still turning on after disabling the keyboard shortcut and turning off the feature, there may be a malware issue or a program that is programmatically enabling it. Call us.
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