Helpful guidelines

Why is my keyboard not working Windows 8?

Why is my keyboard not working Windows 8?

Locate and double-click on Keyboards, then right-click on your keyboard and click Uninstall device. Wait until the uninstall finishes and Restart your computer so that your computer can auto-install the keyboard driver. Type on your laptop keyboard again and see if it works properly.

How can I shutdown my laptop if keyboard is not working?

Using the Ctrl + Alt + Del Keyboard Shortcut This is the only keyboard shortcut that can quickly shut down the Windows Laptop/ PC.

Why does my W key not work sometimes?

Try the Keyboard Troubleshooter at Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot. What also might work is to go into Device Manager, reached by right clicking the Start button, choose the Keyboard device, on Driver tab try Updating the driver automatically.

How to fix keyboard not typing in Windows 10?

In Windows 10, there are some key features like the Sticky key to help control your keyboard letter. But when you enable one or more of these keyboard features, your keyboard doesn’t type. To fix this issue, ensure you turn off these features by following the guide. Step 1: In Windows 10, go to Start > Ease of Access.

What should I do if my keyboard stops working?

The first thing you need to check is whether the keyboard is connected correctly to the port on the computer. Ensure the keyboard connection is not loose. Try unplugging the keyboard and plugging it again.

How to fix Surface keyboard touchpad not working on Windows 10?

1 Update Surface Type Cover Driver 2 Check for Windows 10 Updates 3 Clean Surface Keyboard or Type Cover 4 Force Shut down the Surface 5 Reinstall Surface Keyboard Driver 6 Reset the Surface 7 Fix Surface Type Cover Keys Not Working 8 Fix Surface Keyboard Touchpad Not Working.

Is your keyboard not typing when attached to another computer?

If the keyboard is not typing even when it is attached to another computer, you can conclude the keyboard has gone bad and it’s time to get a new keyboard. However, if the keyboard works fine with the other computer, you need to try the next solution.