How to Remove/Disable Sticky Keys in Windows 10

Introduction

Sticky keys is a feature in Windows that helps users with physical disabilities to press multiple keys at once. However, it can be frustrating for users who accidentally enable it and do not know how to disable it. In this blog post, we will discuss how to remove/disable sticky keys in Windows 10.

Using Ease of Access Center

The first method to disable sticky keys is by using the Ease of Access Center. Here are the steps:

1. Press the Windows key + U to open the Ease of Access Center.
2. Click on “Make your keyboard easier to use.”
3. Scroll down to the “Make it easier to type” section and click on “Set up Sticky Keys.”
4. Uncheck “Turn on Sticky Keys” and “Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times.”
5. Click on “Apply” and then “OK.”

After following these steps, sticky keys should be disabled on your Windows 10 computer.

Using Registry Editor

If the first method did not work, you can try disabling sticky keys using the Registry Editor. Here are the steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “regedit” and press Enter.
3. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelAccessibilityStickyKeys.
4. On the right side, double click on the “Flags” value and set it to “506.”
5. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelAccessibilityKeyboard Response.
6. Find the “Flags” value on the right side and set it to “122.”
7. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelAccessibilityToggleKeys.
8. On the right side, double click on the “Flags” value and set it to “58.”
9. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

After restarting your computer, sticky keys should be disabled.

Renaming Sethc.exe

If the above methods did not work, you can try renaming the Sethc.exe file. Here are the steps:

1. Go to the “Windows” folder and find the “System32” folder. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + E to open File Explorer and navigating to “C:WindowsSystem32.”
2. Find the Sethc.exe file and rename it to something else, like Sethc_old.exe.
3. Find the cmd.exe file and rename it to Sethc.exe.
4. Press the Windows key + U to open the Ease of Access Center.
5. Click on “Make your keyboard easier to use.”
6. Scroll down to the “Make it easier to type” section and click on “Set up Sticky Keys.”
7. Uncheck “Turn on Sticky Keys” and “Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times.”
8. Click on “Apply” and then “OK.”

After following these steps, sticky keys should be disabled on your Windows 10 computer.

Using Group Policy Editor

Another method to disable sticky keys is by using the Group Policy Editor. Here are the steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “gpedit.msc” and press Enter.
3. Navigate to the following path: User ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsAccessibility.
4. Double-click on “Apply all settings to the logon desktop” and select “Enabled.”
5. Click on “Apply” and then “OK.”
6. Press the Windows key + U to open the Ease of Access Center.
7. Click on “Make your keyboard easier to use.”
8. Scroll down to the “Make it easier to type” section and click on “Set up Sticky Keys.”
9. Uncheck “Turn on Sticky Keys” and “Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times.”
10. Click on “Apply” and then “OK.”

After following these steps, sticky keys should be disabled on your Windows 10 computer.

Using Command Prompt

The last method to disable sticky keys is by using the Command Prompt. Here are the steps:

1. Press the Windows key + X and select “Command Prompt (Admin).”
2. Type the following command and press Enter: reg add "HKCUControl PanelAccessibilityStickyKeys" /v "Flags" /t REG_SZ /d "506" /f.
3. Type the following command and press Enter: reg add "HKCUControl PanelAccessibilityKeyboard Response" /v "Flags" /t REG_SZ /d "122" /f.
4. Type the following command and press Enter: reg add "HKCUControl PanelAccessibilityToggleKeys" /v "Flags" /t REG_SZ /d "58" /f.
5. Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.
6. Press the Windows key + U to open the Ease of Access Center.
7. Click on “Make your keyboard easier to use.”
8. Scroll down to the “Make it easier to type” section and click on “Set up Sticky Keys.”
9. Uncheck “Turn on Sticky Keys” and “Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times.”
10. Click on “Apply” and then “OK.”

After following these steps, sticky keys should be disabled on your Windows 10 computer.

Conclusion

Sticky keys is a useful feature for some users, but it can be annoying for others. In this blog post, we discussed six methods to remove/disable sticky keys in Windows 10. If one method did not work for you, try the other methods until you find the one that works.

It sounds like you’ve already tried several methods to disable sticky keys on your Windows 10 computer, but you’re still experiencing the issue. Here are a few other things you can try:

1. Check if there are any updates available for your operating system. Sometimes, issues like this can be resolved by installing the latest updates.
2. Check if there are any updates available for your keyboard drivers. You can do this by going to Device Manager and expanding the Keyboard section. Right-click on your keyboard and select “Update driver.”
3. Check if the issue is caused by a third-party program. You can try starting your computer in Safe Mode and see if the issue persists. If the issue does not occur in Safe Mode, it could be caused by a third-party program. You can try uninstalling recently installed programs or updating them to see if that resolves the issue.
4. If none of the above steps work, you may need to reset your Windows 10 operating system. Keep in mind that this will erase all data and programs on your computer, so make sure you have a backup of your important files before proceeding.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

If the sticky keys are still enabled after following the steps above, you can try using the SFC and DISM commands to troubleshoot the issue. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Open cmd.exe as an administrator.
2. Run the following command: SFC /SCANNOW. Wait for the process to complete.
3. Run the following command: dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth. Wait for the process to complete.
4. Restart your computer and test to see if the sticky keys issue has been resolved.

Note: The SFC (System File Checker) command scans for and restores missing or corrupted system files, while the DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) command is used to repair and prepare Windows images, including the Windows Recovery Environment, Windows Setup, and Windows PE.