Is your Windows key not working? An annoying situation, it can often halt your work and especially affect users who depend on keyboard shortcuts. If your key isn’t responding or your keyboard isn’t recognized on the Windows lock screen, we have quick solutions to help you out.

Several factors can cause the Windows key to stop functioning, including:

• Various events may cause your Windows key to stop working such as:

• When you buy a gaming keyboard, look for a toggle to switch it off.

• It’s possible that updating your keyboard driver might help.

• Sometimes, a basic reboot will fix the problem.

• Certain apps such as gaming tools, may disrupt your phone.

Sometimes, a basic reboot will resolve minor Windows key issues.

People can find a "Win Lock" feature on many gaming keyboards. Click the Fn + Windows key (or see the manual) to bring back the function keys.

1. To open Device Manager, push Win and X at the same time, then click the Device Manager icon.

2. Right-click your device, move your mouse to Expand and click Update driver.

3. After finishing the update, restart your PC.

Open Settings, go to Update & Security, click Troubleshoot, click Keyboard and click Run.

1. Pressing Ctrl, Shift, and Esc at the same time will open Task Manager.

2. Click the Windows Explorer icon, right-click it, and select Restart.

In the Settings menu, select Ease of Access, choose Keyboard, and toggle off Sticky Keys and Filter Keys.

Run a full system scan using Windows Defender or a trusted antivirus program.

If the issue started recently, revert to a previous system restore point.

Should nothing work, you need to uninstall the keyboard driver in Device Manager and restart the PC so it will be reinstalled.

If your Windows key is not working, these solutions should bring it back to life. If your keyboard doesn’t respond on the Windows lock screen, update your drivers. You can find more tech guides at Datarecovee.com.