Windows Errors? Fix Them Before They Spread
Repair common Windows errors and clear accumulated junk for a smoother, more stable PC - no reinstall needed.Free scan · no reinstallCrashes, No Sound, or Screen Glitches?
Random freezes, missing sound and display glitches usually trace back to one bad driver. Find and replace yours safely.Free scan · under a minuteOn most Logitech keyboards designed for Windows, the Windows key is on the bottom row, immediately to the left of Alt. Logitech may label it Start, print the Windows logo, or share the key with an Apple label such as Option/Start. The Start label and key position are more reliable clues than the logo alone.
A typical left side of the keyboard looks like this:
Ctrl → Fn → Start/Option → Alt/Command → Spacebar
On a dual-labeled key, use the Start side when the keyboard is connected to a Windows PC.
#1 Best Overall
- Fluid Typing Experience: Laptop-like profile with spherically-dished keys shaped for your fingertips delivers a fast, fluid, precise and quieter typing experience
- Automate Repetitive Tasks: Easily create and share time-saving Smart Actions shortcuts to perform multiple actions with a single keystroke with the Logi Options+ app (1)
- Smarter Illumination: Backlit keyboard keys light up as your hands approach and adapt to the environment; Now with more lighting customizations on Logi Options+ (1)
- More Comfort, Deeper Focus: Work for longer with a solid build, low-profile design and an optimum keyboard angle that is better for your wrist posture
- Multi-Device, Multi OS Bluetooth Keyboard: Pair with up to 3 devices on nearly any operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, Googlebook OS) via Bluetooth Low Energy or included Logi Bolt USB receiver (2)
Quick way to identify the Windows key
- Look along the keyboard’s bottom row.
- Find the key immediately to the left of Alt.
- Look for Start, a Windows logo, or a split label containing Start.
- Press the key by itself. In Windows, the correct key opens or closes the Start menu.
If nothing happens, the key may be assigned to another operating system, the keyboard may be connected to the wrong Easy-Switch channel, or the key may have been remapped.
Where the Windows key is on popular Logitech keyboards
| Keyboard | Where to look | What the key may say |
|---|---|---|
| Logitech MX Keys | Bottom row, immediately left of Alt | Start, Option/Start, or a Windows symbol |
| Logitech K850 Performance | Between Fn and Alt on the bottom row | Start |
| Logitech K780 | The bottom-row modifier key with the Windows-side legend | Start, usually paired with an Apple modifier label |
| Other Windows-compatible Logitech models | Usually immediately left of Alt | Start, Windows logo, or a dual Windows/Apple label |
The K850 Performance is also included in the MK850 keyboard-and-mouse combination, so the same key location applies to that keyboard.
Finding it on the Logitech MX Keys
On the MX Keys, check the bottom-left section of the keyboard. The Windows key is normally the key directly before Alt. Depending on the physical version and regional layout, the key can be marked Start, Option/Start, or with the Windows logo.
Do not assume that the key labeled Option is exclusively for a Mac. On a multi-OS MX Keys layout, a key can have both Apple and Windows functions. When the keyboard is operating with Windows, use the Windows-side marking—typically Start.
Finding it on the Logitech K850 Performance
The K850 has a clearer Windows-oriented label: its Windows key is marked Start. On the bottom row, it is normally positioned between Fn and Alt:
Ctrl → Fn → Start → Alt → Spacebar
Press Start alone to open the Windows Start menu. If you are using the K850 from an MK850 bundle, there is no separate Windows key hidden elsewhere on the keyboard; use this same Start key.
Rank #2
- All-day Comfort: This USB keyboard creates a comfortable and familiar typing experience thanks to the deep-profile keys and standard full-size layout with all F-keys, number pad and arrow keys
- Built to Last: The spill-proof (2) design and durable print characters keep you on track for years to come despite any on-the-job mishaps; it’s a reliable partner for your desk at home, or at work
- Long-lasting Battery Life: A 24-month battery life (4) means you can go for 2 years without the hassle of changing batteries of your wireless full-size keyboard
- Simply plug the USB receiver into a USB port on your desktop, laptop or netbook computer and start using the keyboard right away without any software installation
- Simply Wireless: Forget about drop-outs and delays thanks to a strong, reliable wireless connection with up to 33 ft range (5); K270 is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 or later
Finding it on the Logitech K780
The K780 uses split labels for several modifier keys. The Windows-side label is Start, while the other side of the split is intended for Apple devices. Logitech’s K780 guide explains that the label above the split is sent to Windows or Android, and the label below the split is sent to Apple computers, iPhone, or iPad.
Therefore, on a Windows PC, identify the bottom-row key containing Start and use it as the Windows key. It may not display the familiar Windows logo.
Set the K780 to its Windows layout when necessary
If the K780 is connected through a receiver or another connection that does not automatically select the operating system, hold Fn + P for three seconds. The LED for the selected Easy-Switch channel lights to confirm the layout. Logitech documents these corresponding commands:
- Fn + P for Windows or Android
- Fn + I for iOS
- Fn + O for macOS
There is an important exception: when the K780 is connected using Bluetooth Smart, Logitech says manual OS-layout selection is not necessary. OS Detection configures the keyboard automatically.
How to test that you found the right key
Press the suspected Start, Win, Windows-logo, or Option/Start key by itself. It should open or close the Windows Start menu, as described in Microsoft’s Windows keyboard shortcut reference.
You can also test it with these Windows shortcuts:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Windows | Open or close Start |
| Windows + E | Open File Explorer |
| Windows + I | Open Settings |
| Windows + L | Lock the computer |
| Windows + R | Open the Run dialog |
| Windows + V | Open clipboard history |
| Windows + Tab | Open Task View |
| Windows + C | Open Microsoft Copilot or Microsoft 365 Copilot, depending on availability and configuration |
Clipboard history must be enabled before Windows + V can display it. In Windows 11, go to Settings → System → Clipboard and turn on Clipboard history.
Quick wins for a faster PC:
Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesFind Drivers →Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →Rank #3
- Media-Friendly: The K400 Plus wireless touch TV keyboard gives you integrated, comfortable control of your PC-to-TV entertainment, eliminating the clutter of a separate keyboard and mouse
- Plug-and-Play: Simply plug the Unifying receiver into a USB port and the wireless touchpad keyboard is ready to go; adjust controls using the Logitech Options Software to save preferred settings
- Power-Packed: Built with laid-back control in mind, this wireless TV keyboard has a reliable and long battery life of up to 18 months (2), including an on/off button to help it go even longer
- Wireless Freedom: Designed for seamless comfort and control, this HTPC keyboard boasts a range of up to 33 ft (1) wireless connectivity, with quiet keys and a large touchpad for easy navigation
- Broad Compatibility: Designed for use with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and later, Android 7 or later, and Chrome OS
Windows 11 also provides a setting for the Copilot-key shortcut at Settings → Personalization → Text input → Customize Copilot key on keyboard.
What to do when the Start key does not work
1. Select the Windows computer’s Easy-Switch channel
Many Logitech multi-device keyboards can pair with up to three devices. If the active channel is connected to a Mac, tablet, or another computer, the key will not control the Windows PC. Press the numbered Easy-Switch button assigned to your Windows PC, then test the Start key again. For more on this failure mode, see TechYorker’s Logitech keyboard guide.
2. Check the keyboard’s operating-system layout
On a multi-OS keyboard, the same physical key can behave as Option on macOS and Start/Windows on Windows. For the K780, hold Fn + P for three seconds to select the Windows/Android layout. Use Fn + O for the macOS/iOS layout.
Do not treat Fn + P as a universal Logitech shortcut. Logitech specifically documents it for the K780; behavior differs between models.
3. Check PowerToys Keyboard Manager
Microsoft PowerToys can change or disable individual keys and shortcuts. Open PowerToys Settings → Keyboard Manager → Remap a key or Remap a shortcut.
In the remapping window, choose the physical key under Select and set To send to ⊞ Win. Select OK to apply the change. A restart is not required. See Microsoft’s PowerToys Keyboard Manager documentation.
Rank #4
- Reliable Plug and Play: The USB receiver provides a reliable wireless connection up to 33 ft (1), so you can forget about drop-outs and delays and you can take it wherever you use your computer
- Type in Comfort: The design of this keyboard creates a comfortable typing experience thanks to the low-profile, quiet keys and standard layout with full-size F-keys, number pad, and arrow keys
- Durable and Resilient: This full-size wireless keyboard features a spill-resistant design (2), durable keys and sturdy tilt legs with adjustable height
- Long Battery Life: MK270 combo features a 36-month keyboard and 12-month mouse battery life (3), along with on/off switches allowing you to go months without the hassle of changing batteries
- Easy to Use: This wireless keyboard and mouse combo features 8 multimedia hotkeys for instant access to the Internet, email, play/pause, and volume so you can easily check out your favorite sites
PowerToys must remain running in the background, and Keyboard Manager must be enabled, for the remapping to continue working. Closing PowerToys or disabling Keyboard Manager stops the remapping.
There are some limitations:
- Windows + L and Ctrl + Alt + Del cannot be remapped because Windows reserves them.
- The Fn key generally cannot be remapped.
- Keyboard Manager does not operate on password or Windows sign-in screens.
Microsoft documents that new PowerToys installations beginning with version 0.100 open the redesigned WinUI 3 editor by default. Keyboard Manager settings include an option to switch between the new and legacy editors.
Recommended Free Tools
Common misunderstandings
“The Windows key must have a Windows logo.”
Not necessarily. Logitech often prints Start or uses a split label such as Option/Start. Position and the Windows-side legend are better clues than the logo.
“Every Logitech keyboard uses Fn + P for Windows mode.”
No. That is an officially documented K780 command, not a universal Logitech shortcut. Check the instructions for the exact keyboard model before using an OS-layout combination.
“The K780 always has to be manually switched to Windows.”
Not when it is connected using Bluetooth Smart. Logitech says the K780 can detect the operating system automatically over that connection. Manual selection may still be relevant with other connection methods or when the layout is incorrect.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Using K780 function keys
The Windows key is a modifier, so press it together with another key for Windows shortcuts. The K780’s shortcut and media symbols work differently: to invoke an associated function or media action, hold Fn while pressing the relevant key. This behavior is separate from identifying the Start/Windows key. See Logitech’s K780 shortcut and media keys guide.
Free tools Windows power users keep installed
One-click scans. No signup required.
Best Value
- All Day Comfort: Integrated soft-touch keyboard palm rest meets deep-cushioned keys with that instantly familiar feeling for a satisfying typing experience
- Achieve More with Less Effort: Wireless full-size keyboard layout with convenient access to all the right shortcut keys; save time with commands like mic mute, unmute, screenshot, and web navigation
- Connect the Way You Like: Wireless connectivity via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) wireless technology or the included Logi Bolt receiver
- Works on Multiple Platforms: Signature K650 Logitech Wireless Keyboard works with multiple operating systems—Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, Linux, iPadOS, iOS and Android
- Reliable and Hassle-Free: Your cordless keyboard won’t require new batteries for up to 36 months (may vary based on user and computing conditions); it is also easy to clean and spill-resistant
Sources
- Logitech keyboard Windows-key locations
- Logitech K780 online setup guide
- Logitech K780 shortcut and media keys
- Microsoft Windows keyboard shortcuts
- Microsoft PowerToys Keyboard Manager
FAQ
Where is the Windows key on a Logitech keyboard?
It is usually on the bottom row immediately to the left of Alt. The key may say Start, show the Windows logo, or include Start in a split Option/Start label.
Where is the Windows key on the Logitech MX Keys?
On the MX Keys, use the bottom-row key immediately left of Alt. Depending on the version, it may be labeled Start, Option/Start, or display a Windows symbol.
Where is the Windows key on the Logitech K850?
The K850 Performance labels it Start. It is normally between Fn and Alt on the bottom row.
Which key is Windows on the Logitech K780?
Use the split-labeled bottom-row modifier key with Start on its Windows-side legend. The K780 may show an Apple modifier label on the other side of the split.
The Tool Desk
Outbyte PC Repair FREERepair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsFix Now →Outbyte Driver Updater FREEScan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Why does the Windows key on my Logitech keyboard do nothing?
Check that the active Easy-Switch channel is paired with the Windows PC, confirm the keyboard is using its Windows layout, and check whether PowerToys Keyboard Manager has remapped the key.
How do I put the Logitech K780 into Windows mode?
Hold Fn + P for three seconds. This is a K780-specific documented command. When connected through Bluetooth Smart, the K780 uses OS Detection and manual selection is not necessary.
Quick Recap
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
