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Hi everyone!))

I'm pressing key down , but symbol appears only once!
Guys, please tell me - where's the problem ?


Big thanks in advance))

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This problem (holding a key only produces one character) is commonly caused by Windows' keyboard accessibility filters that intentionally suppress repeated or very short keystrokes. As later noted, disabling that accessibility filter restores normal repeat behavior.

A few practical notes: the accessibility filter is meant to help users with involuntary key repeats, so it inserts a delay or ignores rapid repeats when enabled. A quick toggle that works on many Windows systems is to hold the right Shift key for eight seconds to invoke or dismiss the filter. Also check the system keyboard repeat settings (repeat delay and repeat rate) and try the On-Screen Keyboard or a different physical keyboard to rule out hardware or driver issues.

Other checks that have solved this for older Windows (NT/2000/XP) systems:

  • Verify keyboard drivers in Device Manager and reinstall if needed.
  • Test the same keyboard on another machine or try a different USB/PS/2 port.
  • Boot into Safe Mode to rule out third-party utilities that remap keys.
  • Confirm keyboard layout/language and that no modifier keys are stuck.
  • For laptops, check vendor keyboard utilities or Fn/Function-lock settings.
    These steps provide a reliable troubleshooting sequence when a held key does not repeat normally.
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Control Panel -> Accessibility -> filtering -> off
this is solution)

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