This document applies to HP and Compaq computers with Windows Vista.
The following message displays on the screen and interrupts the work or play being done at the computer:
Sticky Keys. Do you want to turn on Sticky Keys? Sticky Keys lets you use the SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, or Windows Logo keys by pressing one key at a time. The keyboard shortcut to turn on Sticky Keys is to press the SHIFT key 5 times.
Figure : Sticky Keys message
To prevent this message from displaying, perform the following steps:
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Click Go to the Ease of Access Center to disable the keyboard shortcut. The Ease of Access Center opens.
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Click Set up Sticky Keys. The Set up Sticky Keys window opens.
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In the Keyboard shortcut area, click to remove the check from Turn on Sticky Keys when SHIFT is pressed five times.
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Click Save.Figure : Set up Sticky Keys window
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Click Cancel to close the Ease of Access Center.
