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[GH-ISSUE #1635] use Mac as server and Windows 7 as client, not able to type ` this character #1207

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opened 2026-05-05 07:36:13 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 8 comments

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:36:13 -06:00

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Originally created by @anykx on GitHub (Apr 3, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1635

What happened?

Server: MacBook Pro 2022, latest macOS
Client: Windows 7 SP1

basically, barrier is work fine. just a little problem, when i am using the keyboard on my mac, i am not able to type ` on my client (windows). it doesn't response anything and just this character.

doesn't anyone can advise? much appreciated.

i have tried to search from the past issues, sorry if anyone asked same question.

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v2.4.0

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If applicable, where did you install Barrier from?

download installer from github

What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply)

Windows

What OS versions are you using?

Server: MacBook Pro 2022, latest macOS
Client: Windows 7 SP1

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Originally created by @anykx on GitHub (Apr 3, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/1635 ### What happened? Server: MacBook Pro 2022, latest macOS Client: Windows 7 SP1 basically, barrier is work fine. just a little problem, when i am using the keyboard on my mac, i am not able to type ` on my client (windows). it doesn't response anything and just this character. doesn't anyone can advise? much appreciated. i have tried to search from the past issues, sorry if anyone asked same question. ### Version v2.4.0 ### Git commit hash (if applicable) _No response_ ### If applicable, where did you install Barrier from? download installer from github ### What OSes are you seeing the problem on? (Check all that apply) Windows ### What OS versions are you using? Server: MacBook Pro 2022, latest macOS Client: Windows 7 SP1 ### Relevant log output _No response_ ### Any other information _No response_

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:36:15 -06:00

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@jroselle commented on GitHub (Apr 12, 2022):

Same - Client is Windows 11 latest - neither ~` appear to work

@jroselle commented on GitHub (Apr 12, 2022): Same - Client is Windows 11 latest - neither ~` appear to work

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:36:17 -06:00

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@giammin commented on GitHub (Apr 14, 2022):

this is an old and know issue when using us internationl layout

@giammin commented on GitHub (Apr 14, 2022): this is an old and know issue when using us internationl layout

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:36:19 -06:00

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@jroselle commented on GitHub (Apr 14, 2022):

Do you mean I should switch to US International layout? On macOS 12.3.1 my keyboard is U.S. (Settings -> Keyboard -> Input Sources.). Same in Windows 11. I switched them both to US Intl, not working. So it doesn't work for either US or US International.

What actually worked for me was creating a hotkey in Barrier (Server config - hotkeys - keystroke () and pass that through to the guest. BUT! Then I lose the on the host (macOS.). So it seems I need to choose which pc gets the tick.

@jroselle commented on GitHub (Apr 14, 2022): Do you mean I should switch to US International layout? On macOS 12.3.1 my keyboard is U.S. (Settings -> Keyboard -> Input Sources.). Same in Windows 11. I switched them both to US Intl, not working. So it doesn't work for either US or US International. What actually worked for me was creating a hotkey in Barrier (Server config - hotkeys - keystroke (`) and pass that through to the guest. BUT! Then I lose the ` on the host (macOS.). So it seems I need to choose which pc gets the tick.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:36:20 -06:00

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@giammin commented on GitHub (Apr 15, 2022):

no, I meant that it seems a synergy known and old bug when using the US International layout:

https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues?q=us+international

@giammin commented on GitHub (Apr 15, 2022): no, I meant that it seems a synergy known and old bug when using the US International layout: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues?q=us+international

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:36:21 -06:00

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@jroselle commented on GitHub (Apr 15, 2022):

Gotcha - to be clear it's failing for both Intl and non Intl. But it seems others are experiencing it too. When searching the googles, this bug report was the first to show up - apologies, I will move my findings to the other thread.

@jroselle commented on GitHub (Apr 15, 2022): Gotcha - to be clear it's failing for both Intl and non Intl. But it seems others are experiencing it too. When searching the googles, this bug report was the first to show up - apologies, I will move my findings to the other thread.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:36:22 -06:00

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@kohend commented on GitHub (Sep 23, 2022):

To improve searches, this is called a backtick

@kohend commented on GitHub (Sep 23, 2022): To improve searches, this is called a backtick

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:36:23 -06:00

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@DMaxter commented on GitHub (Dec 2, 2022):

I'm facing the same issue on Linux as server and Windows 10 as client.

I'm using PT keyboard, and I'm able to type on the client ticks and tildes, but not backticks

@DMaxter commented on GitHub (Dec 2, 2022): I'm facing the same issue on Linux as server and Windows 10 as client. I'm using PT keyboard, and I'm able to type on the client ticks and tildes, but not backticks

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 07:36:24 -06:00

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@ktonini commented on GitHub (Dec 12, 2022):

I too am seeing this issue with Mac as a server and Linux as a client.

@ktonini commented on GitHub (Dec 12, 2022): I too am seeing this issue with Mac as a server and Linux as a client.