Windows shortcuts not working on Predator P07-640 with Windows 11

sa_gamer

Hi, I have a problem that I can't solve.

Windows shortcuts never work.

There are shortcuts for copy, paste, select and some things work.

As for other commands that start with Windows +, they never work.

My computer is predator po7-640
and the operating system is Windows 11 home

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/721263/windows-shortcuts-not-working-on-predator-p07-640-with-windows-11

Check your Ease of Access settings

If Sticky Keys, Filter Keys or other keyboard settings are altered, they may change how your keyboard works. Here's how to check your Ease of Access options.

Do one of the following:For Windows 11: Go to Settings > Accessibility >Keyboard. (Keyboard is located under the Interaction section). To adjust the settings, toggle the setting to either on or off.For Windows 10: Go to Settings > Ease of Access  > Keyboard . (Keyboard is located under the Interaction section.) To adjust the settings, toggle the setting to either on or off.

Test your keyboard in an available app like Microsoft Sticky Notes, or Notepad.

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Axxo

Hi sa_gamer

Method 1: Disable gaming mode on your keyboard

Some keyboards, usually marketed as “gaming”, have ability to turn off Windows keys via some hardware switch or Fn key combination in order to prevent pressing this key which usually exits your game. The gaming mode key is usually marked with a joystick drawing. Here is how to disable gaming mode on some of the popular gaming keyboards.

On Logitech keyboards, there is a switch above the F1, F2 & F3 function keys that you can flip to the right for gaming mode and to the left for regular use. Flip it to the left. Other versions have a gaming mode button above F4, press the button to toggle in between gaming and standard modes.

In some keyboards, beside the right Ctrl button, instead of a second Windows button, there is a “Win Lock” button (not the menu button). Press it to enable the Windows key.

Corsair keyboards have their own software to adjust lighting, functionality, etc. Run the Corsair software (which has an option to enable/disable the windows key) and enable your Windows key.

The Azio keyboard also has such a switch in the MGK1 series. MGK1 & MGK1-K: Press FN and F9 at the same time. For MGK1-RGB: Press FN and Windows Start Key at the same time.

For the MSI computer/laptop keyboards, you can switch turn on the Windows key from the Dragon Gaming Center > System Tuner.

For the ibuypower keyboard, press fn + ibuypower (aka windows key) to toggle Windows key on and off

For Alienware gaming keyboard, press Fn + F6 to toggle gaming mode on and off

For MS Sidewinder keyboard, go into MS Keyboard & Mouse Center and you can click the Windows key in the dashboard and set it to enabled/disabled

Method 2: Enable Windows Key using registry edit

The registry can allow or restrict a lot including keyboard keys and menu items. To enable your Windows key:

Click Start, type ‘Run’ and click Run, or in Windows 8/10 right click on the start button and click run

Type ‘regedt32’, and then click OK. Click Yes if you get any EULA message asking for confirmation.

On the Windows menu, click HKEY_LOCAL_ MACHINE on Local Machine.

Double-click the System\CurrentControlSet\Control folder, and then click the Keyboard Layout folder.

Right-click the Scancode Map registry entry, and then click Delete.

Click Yes on the confirmation/warning message.

Close Registry Editor and restart the computer.

If you need to disable Windows key again, go to the Microsoft page here and follow the instructions for disabling windows key. You can also use the easy fix tool from here to enable and disable the Windows Key.

Method 3: Re-Register all apps

This will clear any software conflict with your keyboard

Click on the Windows button.

Type ‘PowerShell’ and then right click on ‘Windows PowerShell’ and run as an administrator.

If your start button doesn’t work when you click on it, go to this location: C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Windows PowerShell\ and right click on “Windows PowerShell” and run as administrator

Type or copy and paste the script below into the PowerShell window and press enter

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

Restart your PC

Method 4: Enable the start menu

In cases where your start key does not bring up the start menu, there is a possibility the start menu was disabled. To enable it, follow the steps below.

Right click on the Start Button and select “Run” or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc and go to File > click run a new task from task manager.

Type “regedit” (without the quotes)

Navigate to this key

HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Explorer > Advance

Right click on the right hand side panel and create a new DWORD (32-bit) value

Call the new key “EnableXamlStartMenu”

Restart your PC or restart Explorer using task manager as explained in method 5 below.

Method 5: Restart Windows/File Explorer

Explorer controls your Windows user interface. This method will restart Windows/File Explorer and clear any errors that prevented it from starting correctly.

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del on the keyboard and click on task manager.

Click on the Process tab and locate Explorer in the windows and right click on it and select end task.

Click on File and then click on Run New Task.

Type ‘explorer.exe’ and press enter.

Method 6: Turn off filter keys

This has been seen as one of the culprits in Windows 8 and Windows 10 issues. Turning on filterkeys ignores or slows down repeated key strokes and adjusts repeat rates. Somehow, the windows key is also affected on some keyboards. To turn off filter keys:

Drag your mouse to the right edge of your Windows 8 PC and click settings. In windows 10, right click on your start menu and select settings.

From the Windows settings page, scroll down and click on Ease of Access

Click on the keyboard tab on the left hand pane

Scroll down to ‘filter keys’ and turn it off

Method 7: Uninstall and reinstall your keyboard drivers

Uninstalling the bad keyboard drivers will reinstall the correct drivers for your keyboard.

Right click on the Start Button and select “Run” or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open task manager and go to File > run a new task.

Type devmgmt.msc and hit enter to open device manager

Expand the ‘Keyboards’ section

Right click on your keyboard drivers and select ‘Uninstall device’

On the warning message that appears, click on ‘Yes’ or ‘Uninstall’ to remove these drivers

If you have a USB keyboard, unplug it then plug it back in. Or restart your computer. Windows will reinstall the drivers automatically. Check if Windows key now functions.

Method 8: Unplug your game controller

Your Windows key might not function some times when your game pad is plugged in and a button is pressed down on the gaming pad. This could be caused by conflicting drivers. It is rear however, but all you need to do is unplug your gamepad or make sure no button is pressed down on your gaming pad or keyboard. Updating your gamepad or keyboard drivers might permanently solve this problem.

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sa_gamer

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Thank you🌹🌹
The funny thing is that I tried everything until it did everything perfectly😁
Then I asked myself why not try the Windows keyboard and then it responded to all the commands but my keyboard did not😑
Then I tried a keyboard that I left aside for a while and it responded to all the commands
And I asked myself is there a definition for the keyboard version kbcy21 There must be a mistake in the definitions😔
After searching I did not find a definition for it from the Acer website and I kind of gave up and said that the keyboard I have may have a defect or a problem from the factory
But I was surprised to find a group of buttons on the keyboard above the keyboard on the right to mute and raise the volume as well as light the keyboard and turn the sound on and off There is another button between them with the MR symbol I pressed it and said to myself is it possible that this button is the reason
I will try it and surprisingly after pressing this button the keyboard responded to the commands
Wow😀
Why does this button cancel Windows commands and what is the expected benefit from it❓️

Sharanji

@sa_gamer

The button with the "MR" symbol on your Acer laptop is likely the "Macro Record" button. This button is used to record and assign macros, which are sequences of commands or keystrokes that can be executed with a single press. When you press the MR button, it might temporarily override or disable certain keyboard functions to allow for the recording of a macro sequence

The benefit of this feature is that it allows you to automate repetitive tasks, making it easier to perform complex actions quickly. For example, you can record a series of keystrokes or commands that you frequently use and assign them to a single key. This can be particularly useful in gaming, programming, or any other activity that involves repetitive tasks

It's interesting that pressing this button resolved your keyboard issue! 😊