How to Fix Windows Key Not Working on Windows 10/11 | Windows Button Not Working on Keyboard (2023)

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. Luckily, there are many ways to solve this issue. In this video, you'll learn several ways to potentially restore your Windows key’s functionality on internal and external keyboards. Continue reading to see how to fix the Windows key not working on your Windows 10 system.

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[AndreDinisCTU]

My "problem" was that I used the keybind [FN + WINDOWS KEY] on my laptop, which disabled my WINDOWS key. Only when I used that keybind — accidently — I got the chance to learn that was possible.

[tauvholiik]

None of that worked on my wireless Redragon gaming keyboard. I switched keyboards between two computers and only the Redragon keyboard windows key was not functioning and had nothing to do with any drivers, dongle, or windows settings. Keyboard came with spare replacement buttons which I thought it odd that if it was not functioning then why was the backlit light still functioning but I tried to replace it anyways which is not easy to remove key switches, so instead I looked up how to do a factory default reset by pressing FN and ESC keys. After syncing up the keyboard to the dongle, the windows key worked once again. Turns out that this particular keyboard has the ability to turn off the windows key by depressing the FN and WIN keys at the same time to toggle it on and off.

[piyushbanarjee]

non of it worked, but i just realized that there is a separate button in the function row(f12) which is used to lock windows key, i accidentally may have pressed idk

[ShonaGraphicDesigner]

thank you so much for your help problem solve through download advance drivers

[WuyuziYYDS]

None of it work but I replugged in my keyboard and it worked

[TheBloxyNoob]

thank you random dude on the interwebs

[balaji]

thanks bro your method 3 helps me solve my problem

[rcone]

For those with an Alienware laptop with windows key problems, press fn and f6. it might fix you're problem. spamming fn and the windows key at the same time might work as well.

[abhijeet]

Thanks bhaiya it's really helpful

[Abyss-Will]

Thanks, game mode was off but disabling the xbox game bar did the trick.
I was trying to skip a scene on Resident Evil 6 and before that I was cleaning my keyboard so I pressed lots of keys at the same time and somehow must have triggered the xbox game bar to activate.
Maybe.
Very annoying.
Also after reading one of the comments bellow I tested the FN+WIN keys and in fact it seems that was what caused the issue, pressing those two at the same time enables and disables the windows key on Red Dragon keyboards.

[decorbyakshi]

Helpful Content! Thank you for sharing!

[blccdyx]

bro i could not record or send emojis on pc you are the best!!!

edit: i subbed

[MatthewWilliamMWK]

or you can just unplug your keyboard and plug it back in. it worked for me.

[khadirabdul]

what to do if even the on screen windows key is also not working

[StudyStuff-pkgv]

Press f12
Sometimes the keyboard keys get locked

[Av]

nothing worked, in the cmd box it said '/scannow' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

[kuboszka]

Nothing worked regardless the "lock" function on my keyboard. Try it yourself if your keyboard have it

[strategistaow]

it didnt fixed my problems my problem is: windows key doesnt work to open windows but instead it being used to pause or unpause videos

[enpoping]

pull my hair out because every method not working, and just remember i never tries unplug and plug it in again and it worked,

[zerad]

After trying so many things that didn't works. I find out that my cat was accidentally pressed the Windows lock button on my gaming keyboard.