Lower case Z key


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paul_53

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For some reason the lower case Z has stopped functioning on my keyboard, up until a few days ago it was fine. Every other function using the key works its just the lower case that has no response. I've tried all of the fixes on the web but none of them work. All the other keys are okay. It's got me baffled

Winver is 24H2 build 26.100.2605
 

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I doubt it is Windows related but rather a worn out keyboard. Try plugging in another keyboard to isolate the issue.
 

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    AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
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    Deepcool Genome II
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    "Moderna"
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    ASRock Xtreme6 Z97
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    Thermaltake 475 Watts 80 Bronze
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    Thermaltake Commander I Snow Edition
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    Logitech G402
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    Armageddon MKA-5R RGB-Hornet
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This could happen if you remap a key, such as z -> a non printed function or key type.
shift + z would still work and produce a Z.
 

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badrobot said:
I doubt it is Windows related but rather a worn out keyboard. Try plugging in another keyboard to isolate the issue.
Click to expand...

Good plan 🙏

Also, can you pop the Z key cap off and see if it’s full of dust or cookie crumbs? Santa may have been using your PC.

Often a cause of keyboards failing can be due to dust or debris. A can of air pointed at the keyboard from a decent distance so as not to blow all the keycaps could help.

I had an issue with a rather expensive keyboard repeating keys that I pressed, this helped.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
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    PC/Desktop
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    Sin-built
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
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    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
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    All over the place
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    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
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    Silverstone 1500
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    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
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    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
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    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    Laptop
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    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
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    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
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    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
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    M.2 512GB
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    Defender / Malwarebytes
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    …still on a horse.
The strange thing is, this has happened twice now. This current keyboard is fairly new. Previous to this I had a corsair keyboard which had the same problem so I sent it back. This is so strange
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11
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    PC/Desktop
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    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 78003xd
    Motherboard
    MSI Pro B650M-A
    Memory
    DDR 5 6000mhz 32gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4070 12gb
    Hard Drives
    2 x name drives
    PSU
    850W Fully Modular 80+ Gold Power Supply
    Cooling
    360MM AIO CPU Watercooler
    Internet Speed
    150 mbs
    Browser
    Edge
I would temporarily boot of a Linux USB and if the fault is not present, it is a Windows problem. You could first try Safe Mode.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.2894
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
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    1920 x 1080
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    SSD
    Cooling
    fanless
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    150 Mbps
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    Brave
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    Webroot Secure Anywhere
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    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
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    Laptop
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    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
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    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot
I bet it is due to some program you have installed.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.2894
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    fanless
    Internet Speed
    150 Mbps
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Webroot
What is really strange is the fact that if I press the key, it opens the Nvidia overlay as it should. It's as if the key works but it just doesn't like showing lower case. The only program I have installed is Microsoft Flight Sim 2024
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 78003xd
    Motherboard
    MSI Pro B650M-A
    Memory
    DDR 5 6000mhz 32gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4070 12gb
    Hard Drives
    2 x name drives
    PSU
    850W Fully Modular 80+ Gold Power Supply
    Cooling
    360MM AIO CPU Watercooler
    Internet Speed
    150 mbs
    Browser
    Edge
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