
If you’re not comfortable in manipulating registry, you can try the Fix It instead. After restarting the machine, Windows key will start functioning as usual. Provide a confirmation with Yes here:įinally, close Registry Editor and reboot your system.

The problem of USB keyboard not working in Windows 10 could be due to the presence of multiple keyboard devices being installed on your computer. Restart your computer and see if the USB Keyboard is now working. Hence right click over Scancode Map and select Delete. On the next screen, select Keyboard in the left pane and Turn OFF Filter Keys. In the right pane of above shown window, you must be able to Scancode Map named binary registry ( REG_BINARY) having its Value data set to 00000000000000000300000000005BE000005CE000000000.This Value data is culprit of this issue, which blocks functioning of Windows Key. In the left pane of Registry Editor window, navigate here: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layoutģ. Press + R and put regedit in Run dialog box to open Registry Editor (if you’re not familiar with Registry Editor, then click here). So be careful while editing registry entries and create a System Restore point first.ġ.

Making mistakes while manipulating registry could affect your system adversely. Registry Disclaimer: The further steps will involve registry manipulation.
