The Windows key on your keyboard makes it easy to execute shortcuts for system applications, open your Start menu, and much more. Losing this functionality can be frustrating to deal with, as it may slow down your workflow or make your system harder to navigate.
There can be multiple different causes for your Windows key to stop working. Using user reports from various sources, we were able to identify some of the most common causes of this Windows 10 problem.
As mentioned above, the Filter Keys feature has a known bug that causes issues with your keyboard. You can simply turn Filter Keys off by following the steps below, and potentially restore your Windows key functionality within minutes.
Turn off the Filter Keys feature
- Press the Windows + R keys using the on-screen keyboard to bring up the Run utility, then type in “control” and click the OK button. This is going to open the Control Panel.
- Make sure that your view mode is set to Category.
- Next, click on the Ease of Access heading.
- Click on the “Change how your keyboard works” link found in the Ease of Access Center.
- Make sure that the checkbox next to “Turn on Filter Keys” is empty. If you see a checkmark, simply click on it to remove it.
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