Windows 10: Keyboard starts typing gibberish...

Discus and support Keyboard starts typing gibberish... in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem where input via the keyboard starts typing gibberish. For example: I might want to type 'the quick... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/USArmyRangerVet, Jan 29, 2020.

  1. Keyboard starts typing gibberish...


    I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem where input via the keyboard starts typing gibberish. For example: I might want to type 'the quick brown fox..." but instead the keyboard inputs "xlkj543134". A reboot seems to cure the issue. I've seen this happen on multiple Win10 devices so it's not specific to one.

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    /u/USArmyRangerVet, Jan 29, 2020
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  2. How do I change the default keyboard from handwriting to typing on Windows 10

    Hi Paul,

    We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

    Before proceeding, we need to know more information to help you better.

    • What is the make and model of your computer?
    • Have you enabled the tablet mode settings on Windows 10?

    Kindly follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Turn off on screen keyboard

    • Open Start menu, type Settings in search bar and click on Settings.
    • Click on Ease of access and select keyboard.
    • Turn off the on screen keyboard.

    Step 2: Turn off tablet mode

    I suggest you to turn off tablet mode, as it may also be the cause for the issue.

    • Open Start menu, type tablet mode settings in search bar and click on it.
    • Turn off the tablet mode option and check if it helps.

    Reference: I suggest you to refer the below link and check if it helps.

    Change your language or keyboard

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/add-language-keyboard

    The steps applies for Windows 10 also.

    I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kiran Kishore, Jan 29, 2020
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  3. Typing, keyboard

    Hi,

    There could be some reasons why you're having a problem with your keyboard. To better assist you, we would like to ask you a few questions:

    • Have you made any recent changes on your PC prior to this issue?
    • Did you encounter any error messages?
    • When did the issue begin?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

    Meanwhile, we suggest scanning your PC using an antivirus program and check if this step will resolve the issue.

    We'll keep an eye out for your response.
     
    Ronalene Mat, Jan 29, 2020
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  4. Keyboard starts typing gibberish...

    keyboard does not work in search, can't type in windows search box.

    If you already used your keyboard on different devices and the same issue happened, then basically, the main issue here is the keyboard itself. There's a possibility that the keyboard is defective or it has a bad driver.

    We suggest that you try these steps and see if it helps:

    Step 1: File Signature Verification Tool.

    • Press Windows key + R to open the run command.l
    • Type sigverif.exe and press enter.
    • Check if you see a list of unsigned drivers.

    Step 2: Scan for hardware changes.

    • Press Windows key + R to open the run command.
    • Type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
    • Expand computer and highlight the extension.
    • There will be an icon to scan for hardware changes right below
      help.

    Step 3: Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.

    • Press the Windows + X, and click on Search.
    • Type troubleshooting and select Troubleshooting.
    • Click on Hardware and Sound and select Hardware and Devices.
    • Click on Next to run the troubleshooter.

    Step 4: Update keyboard driver.

    • Click the Start button and enter Windows Update.
    • In the left pane, click on Check for Updates.
    • On the Select the updates you want to install page, select the drivers you want to install.

    Once done, check if the same issue persists and try using different keyboard on the same PC you used. If everything works fine using a different keyboard, it means that the first keyboard is defective.

    If you need further help, please send us more information so we can assist you better.
     
    Acelyn Alc, Jan 29, 2020
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