Win key + V to open clipboard not working


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smokininkman

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Just installed yesterday. The shortcut to the clipboard is not functioning. Any ideas or help?
 

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hmm..thats odd. I just tried mine on Win11 fully updated public release and it works for me.
 

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Did you try going to Settings > System > Clipboard History and making sure the slider is ON?
 

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When I first tried the keystroke...nothing, but I didn't have anything in the clipboard. So I hit the print Screen button and then pressed the Windows key + V and it asked me if I wanted to turn it on, I said yes and there was my screenshot. Maybe it will work for you.
 

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    AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
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    GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2
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    32GB
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play2mefish said:
When I first tried the keystroke...nothing, but I didn't have anything in the clipboard. So I hit the print Screen button and then pressed the Windows key + V and it asked me if I wanted to turn it on, I said yes and there was my screenshot. Maybe it will work for you.
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even with an empty clipboard mine opens using Windows key + V
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Version 23H2(OS Build 22631.4317)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    AMD
    CPU
    12-Core AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, 4950 MHz (49.5 x 100)
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master
    Memory
    4 - G Skill Trident Z Neo F4-3600C16-16GTZNC
    Graphics Card(s)
    PCI Express 4.0 x16: PowerColor RX 6800
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220 @ AMD K19.2 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 - 27 inch Westinghouse
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    2 SSD - 2 TB each
    1 SSD - 4TB
    1 HDD - 2TB
    Keyboard
    logitech
    Mouse
    logitech
    Internet Speed
    1 GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Eset Endpoint Security
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