Sticky Keys is an accessibility feature in Windows that assists users with keyboard shortcuts, but it may activate unintentionally and cause issues. Disable it using these three efficient methods.
Method 1: Disable Sticky Keys with Keyboard Shortcut
Press the Shift key five times in rapid succession. When the Sticky Keys prompt appears:
- Select No to deactivate it immediately.
- Alternatively, click Settings and uncheck "Turn on Sticky Keys" to prevent future triggers.
Method 2: Turn Off Sticky Keys via Windows Settings
- Open Settings by pressing Windows + I.
- Navigate to Ease of Access > Keyboard.
- Toggle the Use Sticky Keys switch to Off.
- Optionally, deselect Allow the shortcut key to start Sticky Keys to avoid accidental activation.
Method 3: Deactivate Sticky Keys Using Registry Editor
- Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter to launch Registry Editor.
- Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelAccessibilityStickyKeys.
- Double-click the Flags value and change its data to 506 (in hexadecimal).
- Restart your device for changes to apply. Caution: Edit registry keys carefully to avoid system errors.
