Either a hardware issue or a software one could cause the keyboard to malfunction. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to troubleshoot a Windows key not working issue.

What can I do if my Windows key is not working in Windows 11?

1. Check your keyboard

As a first solution, you can try to clean your keyboard. Remove dust particles from the keyboard with compressed air. If you have a mechanical keyboard with detachable keys, use the key puller to remove the Windows key and clean it inside as well. If you have an extra keyboard laying around, you can connect it to your PC to see if the key still doesn’t work. In the case it does, then your previous one might be broken and will need to be changed. However, if it works, then the Windows key not working error is caused by your software and you can continue to use your first keyboard.

2. Unlock the Win Lock button

Depending on the type of keyboard you have, it may feature a Win Lock button or switch. This is a typical function found on mechanical gaming keyboards that helps you prevent crashing out of your game. In the upper-right corner of the keyboard, look for a Win Lock key. It could possibly be a mechanical switch on the keyboard’s side. Check the manufacturer’s support documentation if you’re unsure whether you have a Win Lock key or how to disable it.

3. Update your keyboard drivers

If you are tired of manually updating your drivers, check out DriverFix. A software tool that searches and installs all of your outdated and missing drivers on your computer automatically. Issues such as the Windows key not working can be avoided by using the software. ⇒ Get DriverFix

4. Run the Keyboard troubleshooter

5. Turn off Filter keys

6. Turn off Game Mode

We’ve gone through almost all the ways in which you can fix the Windows key not working error in Windows 11. However, if you still need help, check out our post on how to repair the Windows Key not working and try out the solutions we provided in there as well. Was this guide useful? Leave us a comment in the section below and tell us what you think.

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