Re: Sticky keys

Perhaps not using the CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on/off is the answer. It can be "removed" in User Accounts, Advanced.

Nuala wrote:

Hi RajKohli

Thanks very much for your reply. Your suggestion of using the lock key does appear to work however, I can still not fully use sticky keys to achieve what we need.

We have people using computers who have physical disabilities and have difficulty clicking on more than one key at a time. As our computer needs Ctrl+Alt+Del to logon and logoff of the machine, they have real difficulties.

Using the 'lock' mechanism, I am able to log off or lock the computer now with no difficult, thanks to your help. However when trying to log back on or unlock the computer, for some reason, the sticky key functionality does not work the first time I enter the combination of keystrokes, but does work when I enter the keystrokes a second time. This brings up the logon screen requesting username and password. However, I am unable to type onto this screen (even when I place cursor where I want to enter the details). But I have no problems retying in username/password when I manually select ctrl+alt+del rather than using sticky keys.

Would be great if you have some ideas of what the issue might be.

Thanks again

Nuala

"RajKohli" wrote:


I give you an example:

If you want to permanent delete a file, you have to press SHIFT+DEL key. So, if sticky key running then you will press SHIFT and then Del key. It works fine and it immediately deselect the shift key too but the command run. Maybe CTRL+DEL or ALT+DEL key combination will also be working fine but I don't have any application to test it.

However, if you want Windows not to deselect shift, ctrl or alt key after you press Del key then press the shift, ctrl or alt key twice to lock it down. then you have to press the shift, ctrl or alt key once more time to deselect it.

This feature is called lock key.

Hope this help, let us know!

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"Nuala" wrote:


MS website suggests that sticky keys work for users with accessibility issues to allow them select Ctrl+Alt+Del one key at a time rather than simultaneously. However when I set up stick keys, the Ctrl and Alt key are captured but when the Del key is select, the Ctrl and Alt keys are de-selected. Has anyone any ideas on this?

Nuala

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