Ctrl Keys Not Working in Windows 11

[ByteMaster]

I'm using a Lenovo laptop and have been facing an issue where both Ctrl keys stop working. This problem has been ongoing for a while and occasionally resolves itself, only to return later. I've tried various solutions found online, but none have worked. Does anyone know how to fix this?

 

[Xploit Machine]

Have you checked with Sticky Keys section to see if any keys clashing each other?

 

[ByteMaster]

Thanks for the suggestion! I did check the Sticky Keys settings and both Sticky Keys and Filter Keys are turned off. The issue persists... Any other ideas on what could be causing this problem?

 

[Xploit Machine]

The CTRL key stopped working in entire Windows applications or particular application?

 

[ByteMaster]

In entire Windows applications, which makes it even worse

 

[The Shadow 2023]

It could be hardware related (the keyboard itself) or Windows.
Before changing the Keyboard, I'd first Swap out the HD with another one with Windows xx on it.
That could prove that it's not Windows related, and then I'd change the keyboard, if possible. On some laptops, that's just not worth the hassle. Been there, and done that!!!

Then there's always the CMOS battery, which when low can cause all sorts of weird problems. Again, on some laptops, finding, testing or replacing the CMOS battery can be a job for a trained Computer Tech.

Shadow

 

[Xploit Machine]

In entire Windows applications, which makes it even worse

Hardware issue .. Solved