Ctrl-Alt-Del on magic keyboard

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Ctrl-Alt-Del on magic keyboard

I have the Magic Keyboard without the number pad and trying to use it with a Windows 10 PC. I have tried all of the combinations I have tried ctrl-opt-shift-del, and basically every variation I can find on the internet but cannot get it to work on the lock screen. Tried the on screen keyboard but it doesn't launch on the lock screen. I cannot install MS Powertoys as it is a work computer. Am I missing something or is it not possible to get ctrl-alt-del on the small Magic Keyboard without custom keymapping?

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Dec 8, 2022 05:49 AM

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turingtest2

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Dec 8, 2022 06:46 AM in response to acharn

I've seen ctrl+ald/opt+fn+backspace suggests. The other workaround is to temporarily connect a Windows keyboard, then enable accessibility features that will allow the on-screen keyboard in future or remove the requirement to press ctrl+alt+delete to log in.

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acharn Author

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Dec 8, 2022 07:58 AM in response to turingtest2

Unfortunately the key combinations don't work and onscreen keyboard doesn't launch when on the lock screen and since it is a work laptop and am unable to disable the ctrl-alt-del requirement. Pretty much unusable with my work pc without the ability to do get ctrl-alt-del on this keyboard. I know the full size keyboard has a delete key but prefer the smaller keyboard.

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turingtest2

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Dec 8, 2022 08:51 AM in response to acharn

If work have supplied the laptop you would think they could come up with a solution for you. According to this article the OSK should be accessible.

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Ctrl-Alt-Del on magic keyboard

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