How to disable Sticky / Filter Keys in Windows 7 si Windows Vista

users Windows who tend to use pretty much the key Shift (Especially games) are probably more than familiar with Sticky or Filter Keys. And this is not because accustomed to use (most probably are not interested in it) these functions of Windowscommunity, But because they have a habit silly ask permission activation in the "right" moments.

What is Sticky Keys and Filter Keys how they can be disabled?

Sticky Keys activates when press the key Shift 5 times in a row and it has a role to serialize typing keystrokes (ie instead of typing several keys simultaneously, we can press those keys one at a time, the effect being the same). For example, instead of typing the key combination Ctrl+ Alt + Del (all three keys at the same time), if we activate Sticky Keys we can get the same effect if we press first Ctrl, then Alt and then Del.

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Filter Keys activates when hold down a key Shift pressed for 8 seconds and results ignoring or repeated short press keysIn addition may change a key repeat rate when it is held down long.

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Although these features are very helpful to users Windows with physical disabilities (trembling or inability to move), can become very irritating for the average user in situations that require repeated use of the key Shift. To deactivate Sticky Keys and Filter Keys and to prevent their reactivation via the key Shift (will also be disabled and popups that permission for activating this feature sites), follow the instructions below:

  • open control Panel and navigate to Ease of Access Center
  • click on Make the keyboard easier to use
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  • Sticky Keys to disable untick Turn on Sticky Keys from under Make it easier to type
  • then click on Set up Sticky KeysUntick Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times and click on Apply > OK
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  • to disable Filter Keys, uncheck Turn on Filter Keys
  • then click on Set up Filter KeysUntick Turn on Filter Keys when right SHIFT is pressed for 8 seconds and click on OK
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Note: Users Windows XP can disable Sticky Keys and Filter Keys in Control Panel> Accessibility.

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