Problem with Keyboard Accessibility Options

[Nathan Sokalski]

I would not like to use the Accessibility options for the keyboard
(StickyKeys, FilterKeys, ToggleKeys), but sometimes they accidentally get
turned on (even though I have them unchecked in the Accessibility settings,
and the Use Shortcut key setting is deselected). I can deal with this except
for one thing: my computer doesn't want to let me turn them back off! So I
have two questions:

1. How do I prevent them from ever getting turned on?
2. If they do get turned on, how can I turn them back off?

The only way I have been able to find to get back to my normal typing mode
when they accidentally get turned on is to restart my computer, which is
very inefficient, and I am sure there is some way to quickly turn them off.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Galen]

In Nathan Sokalski <[email protected]> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

I would not like to use the Accessibility options for the keyboard
(StickyKeys, FilterKeys, ToggleKeys), but sometimes they accidentally
get turned on (even though I have them unchecked in the Accessibility
settings, and the Use Shortcut key setting is deselected). I can deal
with this except for one thing: my computer doesn't want to let me
turn them back off! So I have two questions:

1. How do I prevent them from ever getting turned on?
2. If they do get turned on, how can I turn them back off?

The only way I have been able to find to get back to my normal typing
mode when they accidentally get turned on is to restart my computer,
which is very inefficient, and I am sure there is some way to quickly
turn them off. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I think you can uninstall Accessability Options? Anyhow, just stop pressing
the shift key five times quickly.

Galen

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP\)]

Try this, go to the following website,
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm, scroll to line 135 and click
"Restore Accessibility Options to Default Settings" in the left column and
see if this resolves the issue.

If not, be sure your antivirus software is up to date and scan your system.
Then, make sure your system is clear of any malware, download, install and
run Ad Aware, www.lavasoftusa.com.

If your system is clear of viruses and malware, if this is a relatively
recent issue, try using System Restore to take you back to a time prior to
when this began; Start\All Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.

Other things you might check is to see if you have some application that
might be turning it on. If you have special software installed for your
keyboard, check its options to be sure it is not responsible for this.

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol.

Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
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[T. Waters]

Unfortunately, you cannot select Accessibility in Add/Remove Programs -
Add/Remove Windows Components. Accessories and Utilities is one big
component.

 

[T. Waters]

Do a Windows Search for Accessibility. Find the folder and rename it
something like "Accessibilitys".

 

[Guest]

I had the same problem. The only thing that worked for me was to go into
Task manager and delete the running process for Utility Manager. Don't
remember the exact name, but it was pretty obvious which one it was because
it looked like Utility Manager.

 

[Galen]

In T. Waters <@$%$%#^@jdjgkl.com> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:

Unfortunately, you cannot select Accessibility in Add/Remove Programs
- Add/Remove Windows Components. Accessories and Utilities is one big
component.

Hah! Interesting... Thanks. I hadn't ever tried so I'd figured it was still
an option. I wonder why it's no longer allowed on XP? Seems pretty silly if
you ask me.

Galen

 

[T. Waters]

I agree.

In T. Waters <@$%$%#^@jdjgkl.com> had this to say:

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:


Hah! Interesting... Thanks. I hadn't ever tried so I'd figured it was still
an option. I wonder why it's no longer allowed on XP? Seems pretty silly if
you ask me.

Galen

 

[Steve N.]

I would not like to use the Accessibility options for the keyboard
(StickyKeys, FilterKeys, ToggleKeys), but sometimes they accidentally get
turned on (even though I have them unchecked in the Accessibility settings,
and the Use Shortcut key setting is deselected). I can deal with this except
for one thing: my computer doesn't want to let me turn them back off! So I
have two questions:

1. How do I prevent them from ever getting turned on?
2. If they do get turned on, how can I turn them back off?

The only way I have been able to find to get back to my normal typing mode
when they accidentally get turned on is to restart my computer, which is
very inefficient, and I am sure there is some way to quickly turn them off.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

These registry values will diable StickyKeys and ToggleKeys:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\StickyKeys]
"Flags"="506"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\ToggleKeys]
"Flags"="34"

There is no reg key for FilterKeys that I can find.

Steve

 

[Steve N.]

I would not like to use the Accessibility options for the keyboard
(StickyKeys, FilterKeys, ToggleKeys), but sometimes they accidentally
get turned on (even though I have them unchecked in the Accessibility
settings, and the Use Shortcut key setting is deselected). I can deal
with this except for one thing: my computer doesn't want to let me
turn them back off! So I have two questions:

1. How do I prevent them from ever getting turned on?
2. If they do get turned on, how can I turn them back off?

The only way I have been able to find to get back to my normal typing
mode when they accidentally get turned on is to restart my computer,
which is very inefficient, and I am sure there is some way to quickly
turn them off. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

These registry values will diable StickyKeys and ToggleKeys:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\StickyKeys]
"Flags"="506"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\ToggleKeys]
"Flags"="34"

There is no reg key for FilterKeys that I can find.

Steve

You can disable the FilterKeys kb shortcut in Control Panel,
Accessibility Options under FilterKeys, Settings, uncheck Use Shortcut.
The same goes for the other options, too.

Steve