I just got back from college and found that my laptop's ENTER key isn't functioning as it should. Instead of simply pressing ENTER, I literally have to type out 'enter' for the key to work—this happens across all applications, including Explorer and notepad. It's also causing some issues, like spamming the key while trying to open a PDF. I've tried a bunch of troubleshooting steps, including reinstalling the keyboard driver, rebooting my laptop, and even checking for dust under the key. I even uninstalled AutoHotkey for good measure. I'm at a loss and need to finish my assignments, so this is super frustrating!
4 Answers
You could also try booting from a Linux USB stick and see if your keyboard acts up there. It could help narrow down whether it's a hardware issue or something with your current setup.
This sounds like it could be some software interference. If it’s still not working fine after booting into safe mode, formatting might be the last route to consider. Just keep that in mind!
That’s pretty strange! One thing you might want to check is if there's a keylogger or some peculiar software that’s messing with your keyboard input. Sometimes, they can intercept and re-send key signals—leaving certain keys like ENTER unmodified. Look through your startup programs for anything that seems out of place.
Have you tried booting into safe mode? If the issue continues there, it likely means one of your programs or a macro is the culprit.
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