Solved [Solution Given] Unable to Hold Alt/Shift/Ctrl Keys (Windows 11 KB5083769)

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  1. Dave Deviluke
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    Hello everyone,

    We have received reports from players who are unable to hold certain keys (Alt/Shift/Ctrl) to cast skills continuously.

    This issue is not caused by a recent MapleRoyals patch.
    It is related to a recent Windows 11 update (KB5083769), which may affect how key inputs are handled.

    To work around this issue, you may try the following:
    • Temporarily bind your skills to other keys that are not affected.
    • Adjust the relevant settings via Registry Editor (advanced users only):
      Warning: Please proceed carefully when using Registry Editor, as incorrect changes may affect your system.
    1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter
    2. Navigate to:
      Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\Keyboard Response
    3. Set the following values:
      • DelayBeforeAcceptance = 0
      • Flags = 59
      • AutoRepeatDelay = 500
      • AutoRepeatRate = 30
      • BounceTime = 0
    4. Restart your PC or log out for the changes to take effect
    • As a last resort, you may uninstall the Windows update (KB5083769).
    We will continue to monitor the situation, but at this time the issue appears to be system-related rather than game-related.

    Thank you.

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    Ty @Dave Deviluke

    I thought it was related to TIM's new rules as unintentional.

    That is, to prevent users from leaving an object on a key and thus prevent robotic gameplay.

    I was going to make a thread, but I got lazy.

    Thanks for your great research, you're awesome!

    I'll correct it tomorrow.

    ~f2
     
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    Just an odd coincidence I guess
     
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    I want to say that the solution you gave didn't solve anything.

    I unchecked everything, but it still didn't fix the problem.

    So I had to uninstall the update, and that solved the problem.

    Now Microsoft is going to hear from me, because every Tuesday of every month they always leave errors with the cumulative updates they release for Windows 11.
    ~f9
     
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    Hi,

    I have updated the main post after confirming with other players:
    • Removed the Filter Keys steps, as they did not resolve the issue
    • Added Registry Editor steps as an alternative workaround (please proceed with caution)
    Thank you for your feedback.
     
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    is there any way to prevent registry settings to reset back to what it was every time i boot my pc?
     
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    it should be pointed out that those changes will affect the entire windows not just for royals ( and in some case make it even worse such as word/excel related work)

    also not sure how other fixed (or maybe didn't even affect em ) after the window update, only royals client from what i can see is haveing this issue

    the most clean temp fix i found is filter key changes that can be easy reversed and i wrote in https://royals.ms/forum/threads/ctrl-alt-shift-cant-be-spamed-just-in-royals.256279/
     
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    Hi, I'm going to mess around with the registration to see if it works and try it with the current update.

    I'll let you know if it works.

    ~f2
     
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    Hi

    The registry edit you shared worked perfectly for me, even with the Windows Update (KB5083769).

    So I can rest easy and keep the Control key pressed.

    I haven't had any problems with Windows 11 since I started using the registry editor.

    Thank you so much!

    @Dave Deviluke

    ~f14

    pd: I have to wait for the server lag to go away because it's unbearable ~f12
     
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    Just noticed Legends is also affected by the same issue, will continue to monitor the situation and update this thread if found any other alternatives

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    I haven't detected any changes to the Windows 11 registry in Tuesday's patch from Microsoft.

    So I can hold down the control key without any problems. Therefore, I encourage everyone else to use registry editing normally; nothing will happen.

    ~f2
     
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    oh so thats why. lol stopped playing my sin month ago bcz coulndt spam my skills :D
     
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    Please correct your image link, as I can't see it. If what you say is true, let's hope @Dave Deviluke confirms it once and for all.
     
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    Can only wait for others to update in here, as I am still using Windows 10 (not affected by this issue)
     
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    been a while but works fine as it was before after this updates

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    I can't see images on Imgur (I can see them now) and uploading isn't available in my country, which I don't understand why. I hope Windows 11 Pro users update to the Tuesday patch that Microsoft releases, since there were improvements and many bug fixes, as you mentioned.

    Pd: low latency profile new feature in Windows 11
     
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