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All in all, once it comes to keyboard keys sticking but not physically, the obsolescence of the keyboard driver is the root of the problem. In most of the cases, driver update is the best solution. Besides that, you should also consider running the Keyboard troubleshooter, checking for Windows updates, performing a clean boot, using System Restore and cleaning the keyboard. Read to the end to be able to bring your keyboard back to your computer. 

Sticky Keys On Keyboard: Possibilities

Generally speaking, it’s not uncommon for keys on keyboard to get “sticky” over time. However, if you notice your keyboard keys sticking but not physically, it’s strongly recommended that you keep these suspects in mind. 

• Keyboard driver.
• Bugs.
• Windows.
• Third-party programs.
• Keyboard.

What You Could Do 

Update Driver

• Step 1: Press Windows key, type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.
• Step 2: In Device Manager, expand Keyboards, right-click your keyboard and pick Update driver. 
• Step 3: Follow onscreen instructions. 
• Step 4: Restart your computer the moment the update completes.
• Step 5: When the screen comes back on, type something using your keyboard and see how things turn out. 

Note: In times of need, you could update the driver manually.

• Step 1: Launch your web browser, visit the website of the manufacturer of your keyboard and look for the latest keyboard driver. 
• Step 2: If a new keyboard driver is available, download it.
• Step 3: Locate the downloaded driver setup, right-click it and pick Run as administrator.
• Step 4: Follow onscreen instructions then restart your computer once the update wraps up. 

Run The Keyboard Troubleshooter

• Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, click Update & Security and pick Troubleshoot.
• Step 2: Select Additional troubleshooters, choose Network Adapter and hit Run the troubleshooter.
• Step 3: Allow the troubleshooting to go all the way.
• Step 4: In the case that the troubleshooter manages to identify the cause and offer a fix, proceed to hit Apply this fix.
• Step 5: Restart your computer.

Check For Windows Updates

• Step 1: Open Settings, go to Update & Security then hit Check for updates in Windows Update.
• Step 2: If an update for Windows is available, download and install it.
• Step 3: After the update finishes, restart your computer and determine whether the issue persists.

Perform A Clean Boot 

• Step 1: Press Windows key, type msconfig and hit Enter.
• Step 2: In System Configuration, go to Services tab, select Hide all Microsoft services and choose Disable all.
• Step 3: go to the Startup tab, hit Open Task Manager and disable everything you see.
• Step 4: Close Task Manager, return to System Configuration and hit OK. 
• Step 5: Restart your computer then witness the result. 

Use System Restore 

• Step 1: Press Windows key, type System Restore and hit Enter. 
• Step 2: Click System Restore, pick a restore point and initiate the restoration. 
• Step 3: Test out the keyboard. 

Clean Keyboard

If you neglect your keyboard, particles could get lodged under the keys and result in keyboard keys sticking but not physically. By cleaning the keyboard, you should be able to address the “stickiness” of the keys. 

FAQs

How do I open the on-screen keyboard? 

To open the on-screen keyboard, open Settings, select Ease of Access, choose Keyboard and toggle on the On-Screen Keyboard switch. 

What must be done to turn on/off Filter Keys? 

• Step 1: Press Windows key, type Control Panel and hit Enter. 
• Step 2: In Control Panel, change View by to Category, select Ease of Access and choose Ease Of Access Centre.
• Step 3: Click Make the keyboard easier to use, check/uncheck the checkbox next to Turn on Filter Keys, pick Apply and hit OK.

What are common keyboard shortcuts? 

• Copy: Ctrl + C.
• Cut: Ctrl + X.
• Paste: Ctrl + V.
• Maximize Window: F11/Windows key + Up arrow.
• Open Task View: Windows + Tab.
• Display and hide the desktop: Windows + D.
• Switch between open apps: Alt + Tab.
• Open the Quick Link menu: Windows + X.
• Lock your PC: Windows + L.
• Take a screenshot: Windows + PrtScn/Fn + Windows + Spacebar. 

Generally speaking, if Microsoft Display Adapter won’t connect, there is a good chance that the graphics driver is outdated. If you have a hard time connecting your PC to the Microsoft Display Adapter, you should update the graphics driver of your PC. Also, it’s wise to turn off antivirus software and firewalls, change the frequency band, check out the connection, reset, remove and reconnect the adapter, … Read to the end to be able to get the most out of the Microsoft Display Adapter. 

Microsoft Display Adapter Won’t Connect: Causes

In most of the cases, it takes little for Windows users to connect their computer to the Microsoft Display Adapter. However, if Microsoft Display Adapter won’t connect, you should take these suspects into account: 

• Driver.
• Antivirus software and firewall.
• Frequency band.
• Connection.
• Bugs.

What Needs To Be Done

Update Driver

• Step 1: Press Windows key, type devmgmt.msc and press Enter to open Device Manager. 
• Step 2: Expand Display adapters, right-click your graphics card and pick Update driver. 
• Step 3: Hit Search automatically for updated driver software.
• Step 4: Restart your computer the moment the process completes.
• Step 5: When the screen comes back on, connect your computer to the Microsoft Display Adapter again and see how things turn out. 

Note: Sometimes, you must consider uninstalling and reinstalling the driver. 

• Step 1: Open Device Manager, right-click your graphics card in Display adapters and pick Uninstall device. 
• Step 2: Check the checkbox next to Delete the driver software for this device before hitting OK.
• Step 3: Restart your computer, connect your computer to the Microsoft Display Adapter one more time and determine whether the issue persists. 

Turn Off Antivirus Software And Firewalls

• Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, click Update & Security then pick Virus & threat protection in Windows Security. 
• Step 2: Hit Manage Settings under Virus & threat protection settings then toggle off the switch next to Real-time protection.
• Step 3: Press Windows key, type Control Panel and press Enter.
• Step 4: Change View by to Category then hit System and Security.
• Step 5: Select Windows Defender Firewall, look to the left and choose Turn Windows Firewall on or off. After you finish, check the Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) checkbox in Private network settings as well as Public network settings. Lastly, hit OK. 

Change The Wireless Frequency Band

• Step 1: Open Device Manager, right-click your network adapter in Network Adapters and pick Properties.
• Step 2: Go to Advanced tab, set Property as band and Value as Auto. 
• Step 3: Hit OK, restart your computer and witness the result. 

Check Out The Connections

In the beginning, make sure the adapter’s HDMI end is securely connected to your PC’s HDMI port. Feel free to use the extension cable if the distance between devices is long. For good measure, search for damages on the cable and pick up a replacement if necessary. In addition to that, you must connect the adapter to a stable power source.

Reset, Remove And Reconnect The Adapter

Reset the adapter

• Step 1: Unplug the adapter from the second screen 
• Step 2: Press and hold the button next to the wired connection on the adapter for 10 seconds until its red light blinks. Next, plug the adapter into the second screen again
• Step 3: Select Action center on the taskbar when the Ready to connect notification appears on your second screen, hit Connect and choose your adapter from the list

Remove and reconnect the adapter

• Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, select Devices and choose Bluetooth & other devices
• Step 2: Click your adapter from the Projectors section then pick Remove device
• Step 3: Wait for a moment, select Add Bluetooth or other devices and choose Wireless displays or docks.
• Step 4: Hit your adapter to reconnect. 

Questions And Answers

How do I change the screen resolutions on my PC? 

• Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings.
• Step 2: Hit System. 
• Step 3: Go to Display resolution in Display then change the resolution to your liking. 

Where can I get the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter app? 

• Step 1: Open Windows Store. 
• Step 2: Search for Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.
• Step 3: Hit Get to download and install the app.