Microsoft KB Archive/136746

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FilterKeys Notification Message

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Q136746

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you start your computer, you may receive the following message:

  Your computer is configured to start with the FilterKeys feature turned on. With this feature, the keyboard repeat rates, acceptance rate and bounce rates are set for users with disabilities. The computer may appear to stop responding (hang).

CAUSE
When the FilterKeys feature is enabled, this warning message is always displayed.

If you have the SlowKeys feature enabled, keyboard input acceptance is delayed and it may appear that keystrokes are not being accepted.

RESOLUTION
To disable the FilterKeys option, use either of the following methods:


 * Disable FilterKeys using Control Panel:


 * In Control Panel, double-click the Accessibility Options icon.
 * Click the Use FilterKeys check box to clear it.
 * Click OK.
 * Disable FilterKeys with the emergency hot key:


 * In Control Panel, double-click the Accessibility Options icon.
 * On the Keyboard tab, click FilterKeys Settings.
 * Click the Use Shortcut check box to select it, and then click OK.
 * Click OK.
 * To toggle the FilterKeys option off, press down and hold the right SHIFT for approximately eight seconds.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenable win95 kbEnableMove

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95