MurrayB Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hi Just a quick question to see if anyone else is experiencing a similar problem in Windows 8 or if it's just me, and if anyone has any ideas about how to resolve this issue. I lock my PC with Windows Key + L but when I come to type my password in I have to press the windows key again before typing my password or every key I press brings up some weird windows shortcuts. If you're not experiencing this, and want to know what I mean, in W8 lock your PC and before you type your password in press the windows key and press a various selection of letters, for example 'P' brings out my dual monitor settings and asks me if I want to extend, duplicate etc. This is really annoying as every time I come to type my password in I start typing and then a million windows come flying in from everywhere and I have to close them all, press the windows key, and then type my password. Note; it doesnt do this bug if I lock the computer through the windows menu Any help? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dot Matrix Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I think this might be a feature. Not sure, but to clear the lock wallpaper without swiping up, you can press the spacebar or enter, and you're all set to type your password without being bothered by them. But, otherwise, I've never experienced this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McGregor Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 lock your PC and before you type your password in press the windows key and press a various selection of letters, for example 'P' brings out my dual monitor settings and asks me if I want to extend, duplicate etc. Didn't do it to me W8 Pro X64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted January 17, 2013 Supervisor Share Posted January 17, 2013 Sounds like someone turned on the sticky keys accessibility feature. oliver182 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver182 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Stuck windows key? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+theblazingangel MVC Posted January 17, 2013 MVC Share Posted January 17, 2013 Sounds like someone turned on the sticky keys accessibility feature. That's what I was thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurrayB Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Hi, I just had a look, It's not a stuck windows key, nor sticky keys - thats already disabled. Hmm, idk I'll just have to get used to pressing the windows key before I type my password in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUTZIFER Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Sounds like something else is taking focus, which shouldn't happen, and when you press the WIN key you're bringing it back into focus. Maybe check out Microsoft's "Fix-it" site and see if there's something for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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