Windows key does nothing the first time I press it

I was wondering about this since a long time. I use a lot of keyboard commands, especially the Windows key + R, to open the Run dialog. But I noticed that if I didn't hit the Windows key for a long period, say, maybe 10 minutes, the key won't do anything the first time that I hit him. I have to hit it twice in order for the start menu appears. Then only, the Windows key work immediately, assuming I'm not too long without support. This is normal behavior in Windows? It is certainly not a problem with my keyboard because the same thing is happening with my old keyboard and my brand new one that I just got. Is it possible to fix this? It's really annoying not being able to depend on one of your keys and having to hit twice as if to say, ' I really want you to open the start menu now Windows!

Thank you, Stephanie. I tried a clean boot and the Windows key worked continuously as it should. One, back, I added my services and startup programs and tested the key. There are several non-Microsoft services that were previously activated, such as those related to my iPod or Nero, I left off. My Windows key still works normally. I don't know who services, has been the cause of the problem, but at least it seems to be resolved for now. Thank you!

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