My shift key doesn't work, what should i do?  

If one shift key doesn't work, it's hardware. If both don't work, it's drivers.

Click Start, then right click on "My Computer" and select properties.

Select the Hardware tab, then Device Manager.

Expand Keyboards, then right click whatever keyboard is there. Select properties.

Click the driver tab. Click the update driver button.

The Hardware update wizard will start. Select Install from a list or specific location, then click next.

Choose "Don'T search, I will choose the driver to install." Next.

Uncheck the "Show Compatible Hardware" box.

Choose the appropriate driver (standard 101/102 keyboard if no IBM specific one is there) and follow the rest of the sequence.

Answered by Nagendra at 7:42 PM on July 13, 2008

Tere may be software problem or hardware problem:
If both don't work, it's drivers.

Click Start, then right click on "My Computer" and select properties.

Select the Hardware tab, then Device Manager.

Expand Keyboards, then right click whatever keyboard is there. Select properties.

Click the driver tab. Click the update driver button.

The Hardware update wizard will start. Select Install from a list or specific location, then click next.

Choose "Don'T search, I will choose the driver to install." Next.

Uncheck the "Show Compatible Hardware" box.

Choose the appropriate driver (standard 101/102 keyboard if no IBM specific one is there) and follow the rest of the sequence.
In Hardware:
Thereis a plate that holds the spring might be broken in your keyboard. Possibly it gets clogged with dirt too. First, lift the "SHIFT" key using a tiny screw driver. Use the compressed air (or a mini vacuum cleaner) to remove any dust and debris under it. See whether is it possible to attach the plate with the key's spring. If not, you may need to change the SHIFT KEY set. Otherwise it'll be better to buy new one Keyboard .You can get the basic PS/2 keyboard around Rs.200-250).

Answered by shaista at 9:24 AM on June 25, 2008

Use the one on the other side of the keyboard

Answered by banish at 11:44 PM on June 23, 2008

It looks like your keyboard's "SHIFT" key's spring or the plate that holds the spring might be broken in your keyboard. Possibly it gets clogged with dirt too. First, lift the "SHIFT" key using a tiny screw driver. Use the compressed air (or a mini vacuum cleaner) to remove any dust and debris under it. See whether is it possible to attach the plate with the key's spring. If not, you may need to change the SHIFT KEY set(if possible). Otherwise it'll be better to replace the Keyboard itself (Which is pretty cheaper these days -You can get the basic PS/2 keyboard around Rs.200-250).

Answered by A.R.Karthick at 7:47 PM on June 23, 2008

well
If one shift key doesn't work, it's hardware. If both don't work, it's drivers.

Click Start, then right click on "My Computer" and select properties.

Select the Hardware tab, then Device Manager.

Expand Keyboards, then right click whatever keyboard is there. Select properties.

Click the driver tab. Click the update driver button.

The Hardware update wizard will start. Select Install from a list or specific location, then click next.

Choose "Don'T search, I will choose the driver to install." Next.

Uncheck the "Show Compatible Hardware" box.

Choose the appropriate driver (standard 101/102 keyboard if no IBM specific one is there) and follow the rest of the sequence.

Answered by jaivir at 4:22 PM on June 21, 2008

If one shift key doesn't work, it's hardware. If both don't work, it's drivers.

Click Start, then right click on "My Computer" and select properties.

Select the Hardware tab, then Device Manager.

Expand Keyboards, then right click whatever keyboard is there. Select properties.

Click the driver tab. Click the update driver button.

The Hardware update wizard will start. Select Install from a list or specific location, then click next.

Choose "Don'T search, I will choose the driver to install." Next.

Uncheck the "Show Compatible Hardware" box.

Choose the appropriate driver (standard 101/102 keyboard if no IBM specific one is there) and follow the rest of the sequence.

Answered by Gyan Singh at 4:02 PM on June 21, 2008

If one shift key doesn't work, it's hardware. If both don't work, it's drivers.

Click Start, then right click on "My Computer" and select properties.

Select the Hardware tab, then Device Manager.

Expand Keyboards, then right click whatever keyboard is there. Select properties.

Click the driver tab. Click the update driver button.

The Hardware update wizard will start. Select Install from a list or specific location, then click next.

Choose "Don'T search, I will choose the driver to install." Next.

Uncheck the "Show Compatible Hardware" box.

Choose the appropriate driver (standard 101/102 keyboard if no IBM specific one is there) and follow the rest of the sequence.

Answered by Anju Singh at 1:13 PM on June 21, 2008

get a new key board. duh!!!!!!!! altrernatively if its a mechanical issue go to conto; panel , hardware keyboard and reallocate the shift to some other key that u do not use.

Answered by Prashant at 5:29 AM on June 21, 2008

If it is a mechanical keyboard then u can repair it. If it is electronic one then use the second shift key, or replace the keyboard.

Answered by Point at 12:52 AM on June 21, 2008