CTRL Key Does Not Work in Windows or Windows for Workgroups (121350)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q121350

SYMPTOMS

Commands that use the CTRL key (for example, CTRL+F4 or CTRL+HOME) do not work.

CAUSE

This problem can occur when Windows is using the KEYBOARD.DRV and *VKD drivers and the keyboard driver selected in Windows Setup differs from the type in use. (For example, Setup displays "All AT type keyboards [84--86 keys]" when the keyboard in use is actually a 101-key keyboard.)

RESOLUTION

Change the keyboard driver in Windows Setup to match the type of keyboard in use. Most keyboards with 12 function keys use the "Enhanced 101- or 102- key U.S. and Non-U.S. keyboards" driver.

REFERENCES

"Windows for Workgroups Resource Kit," page 6-57 through 6-62.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
Keywords:KB121350
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