Windows 10: Why can't I use spacebar + any alphabetic key

Hi, Today I was trying to play games, suddenly i realised i cant press any alphabet + spacebar. because if i do so, a menu pops up. it has option for alternative letters like "àâaɑ̌∀"Is it because i downloaded Microsoft powertoys? ThanksSoham

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Windows Key + Spacebar not working

Kathleen

Tried using SFC as you suggested and it went through all the steps successfully, but Windows key + Spacebar still doesn't work.

Looked at the link you gave and I see that one of the posts with a similar problem was using an HP Pavilion - same as me.

But it was the keyboard shortcut was working till the upgrade.

I've not tried Andre's suggestion yet.

 

Arrow Keys and Spacebar Not Working in Games

Hello,


We do understand your concern and we will be happy to help you regarding this.



Please answer the below questions:

• Are the arrow keys and spacebar key working fine other than online and steam games?
• Did you make any recent hardware/software changes prior to this issue?
• Do you face this issue in all online games and steam games?
• Have you checked if there are settings to change the controls in the game?

You may try the hardware troubleshooter and check if this helps.

The Hardware Troubleshooter is an automated tool which will check the hardware connected to the computer for any known issues with it and provides the details and on how to fix them. Follow these steps and run the troubleshooter.

Follow these steps:

• Press Windows key to get the Start menu.
• Type Troubleshooting.
• Click on Troubleshooting.
• Click on view all option on the upper left corner.
• Select the Hardware and Device options from the list.
• Click Next to run the Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.

I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



Thank you.

 

When I press the Windows key, is there any way of having the default display be all the programs alphabetically sorted?

When I press the Windows key, is there any way of having the default display be all the programs alphabetically sorted?

I can display that listing but I have to click on the 3rd icon on the left to do so. I would like to eliminate that step and always see the alphabetical list of programs and apps. I don't need to see the Start Programs as I almost never change this.