We created 4 methods which will help you to find an alternative for missing keys. So let’s start.

Method 1: Replace your keyboard

If you are using a notebook, you will not be able to purchase another keyboard with Pause or Break key. Please note, not all keyboard are compatible with all notebooks. But, what can you do? You can use additional USB keyboard with Pause or Break key included.

Method 2: Use combination keys

If you do not want to purchase another keyboard, just because Pause or Break keys are missing, we are recommending you to use combination keys which will simulate Pause or Break keys. There are more combination keys which you can test on your computer or notebook. There are combination keys on your keyboard including Fn + B, CTRL + Fn + B, CTRL + Scroll Lock, CTRL + Fn + S, CTRL+ C, CTRL + Fn + Pause, Fn + Right SHIFT, CTRL + Fn + INSERT, Fn + F12, and others. If these combination keys are not working your notebook, please read technical documentation or user manual for your keyboard, computer or notebook.

Method 3: Use On-Screen Keyboard

In this method, we will use On-Screen Keyboard which is integrated into Windows operating systems. That means you do not need to download and install On-Screen Keyboard on your Windows machine. It is really simple to run and use. We will show you how to run on Windows 10. On-Screen Keyboard is available on operating systems from Windows XP to Windows 10.

Method 4: Add or change key in Registry database

In this method, we will add new Binary Value named Scancode Map into Registry database. If your Windows already has this value in the registry, you will only need to edit a value.Before you do any registry configuration, we are recommending you to backup registry database. Why do you need to do registry backup? In the case of some misconfiguration, you can revert registry database to the previous state when everything worked without any problems. For this method, you will need to use a user account with Administrator privilege, because Standard user account is not allowed to do any system changes.

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