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?

Answer 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.

Answer 2

Restart your PC and try again. If problem continues, check whether there is a physical problem with the keyboard.

Answer 3

Was this working with your previous version of Windows?

If the answer is yes - please try this keyboard in a different machine to make sure the fault is not with the keyboard.

If you are sure this keyboard has worked previously, it is possible it has been damaged since you last did the shortcut and did not realise.

If you have not had Windows on this machine before or this is the first time you have used the keyboard, it is possible that the keyboard is damaged/faulty since you got it. Can you try a different keyboard so we can see if this is a problem with the keyboard or your machine.

Lastly, did the keyboard come with any drivers? It is possible if you have a keyboard with some sort of special features - the drivers are sub standard rubbish and not compatible/end up breaking things. Can you try and uninstall these.

Answer 4

Does your keyboard have any macro functionality, etc? If so, its software may be blocking it.

Either the keyboard or its software may have a "game mode", which disables start button and/or start-button-combinations for games, so one doesn't switch their way out of the game.

Answer 5

Thanks a million, i've been having this problem with my Logitech G15 since Win7 beta, an now i know what that little switch is for... shame on me :-)