Windows 10: Disabled keyboard. Now can't login after re-start

I disabled my keyboard on my desktop computer, running Windows 10 - no idea how, must have pressed a key combination.


Stupidly, I did a re-start thinking that would fix it. It didn't.


Now I can't type a password, so can't log-in. Typing this on a different device, in case you're wondering!


Suggestions?

:)

 

Touch keyboard pops up at login

If the above steps didn't work, we suggest that you disable the Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service. Please follow these steps:

• Click on Start.
• Type Services, and then press Enter.
• On the right pane, look for Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service. Double-click on it.
• Locate the Startup Type drop down, and change it to Disabled.
• Click on Apply button to save changes.
• Click on OK button to close the Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service
  window.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Touch keyboard pops up at login

Hi Mon,

The on-screen keyboard pops up on the login screen if the Use On-Screen Keyboard
option is enabled. For us to disable this option, please follow these steps:

• Click on Start.
• Type Ease of Access Center, and then press Enter.
• Click on the Use the computer without a mouse or keyboard link.
• Under Type using a pointing device option, uncheck the
  Use On-Screen Keyboard box.

Let us know if the steps above helped you to resolve your concern.

 

Disabling laptop keyboard

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

As per the description. Let me help you in resolving the issue.

I suggest you follow the steps below and check if that helps:

• Press Windows + X and select
  Device Manager from the list.
• Find Keyboards in the list of devices and click the arrow to expand it.
  
• Right-click on the internal keyboard and click Disable. If there is no Disable option listed, click
  Uninstall.
• Click File>Exit. Your laptop’s internal keyboard should now be disabled.

Note: If you had to choose Uninstall instead of Disable in step 4, the keyboard will be automatically detected and re-installed if you ever have the Device Manager scan for new hardware for some reason. If that happens you’ll need to repeat this procedure
in order to uninstall it again.

Hope the information helps. Please let us know if the issue persist and we will be happy to assist you further.