How to Undo StickyKeys
A StickyKeys window constantly popping up on the computer screen while you're trying to complete a project can be quite annoying. StickyKeys is activated by pressing the "Shift" key five times in sequence or by holding down a modifier key for longer than five seconds. When StickyKeys is activated in Windows, a beep is sounded whenever the "Shift," "Ctrl," "Windows" or "Alt" keys are pressed henceforth.
Getting the StickyKeys unstuck is actually pretty simple. In a few steps, you can rid yourself of this common PC annoyance.
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Instructions
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Disable StickyKeys by pressing both "Shift" keys at the same time. Another way to disable it is to press the "Ctrl" and "Shift" keys simultaneously.
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If your goal is to turn StickyKeys off permanently, then navigate to the "Start" menu and select the "Control Panel."
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Select "Accessibility" and "Accessibility Options." The Accessibility Options dialog appears.
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Select the "Keyboard" tab. Uncheck the "Use StickyKeys" box. Click "Apply" and "OK." You have unstuck StickyKeys.
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Thank You Very Much! Nice!
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thank you! it works...;)
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my main enter key on my microsoft 2000 keyboard is not working maybe just sticking not sure do I get a new one or can I repair.
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my computer keep on shutting down whenever I press any key on my keyboard..i got irritated..i don't know what to do.
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Thank you. My students have been turning sticky keys on and I have not known what to do.
