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  1. I was just editing when all of a sudden my entire mouse and keyboard lock up and I cant...

    /u/CNE_Spooders, Nov 17, 2020
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  2. John Fer Win User

    Unresponsive Mouse and Keyboard in Windows 10

    Hi,

    One reason why your mouse and keyboard is not working is because of an outdated driver. We suggest that you update the mouse and keyboard driver by following the steps below:

    • Pres Windows+X key on your keyboard.
    • Select Device Manager.
    • Locate the mouse and keyboard drivers, right click, then click on Update.

    If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.
     
    John Fer, Nov 17, 2020
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  3. keyboard and mouse not working

    Hi Chrystal,

    For us to properly isolate the issue with your keyboard and mouse, we would like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
    • Are you using a wired or wireless keyboard and mouse?
    • Have you tried using a different keyboard and mouse? If yes, how was it?
    • Have you tried using your keyboard and mouse to another computer? If yes, what is the result?
    • To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    As an initial troubleshooting, we suggest that you try updating your keyboard and mouse drivers to resolve the issue. You may also check and follow the troubleshooting steps in this
    article.

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Michael Gall, Nov 17, 2020
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  4. I was just editing when all of a sudden my entire mouse and keyboard lock up and I cant...

    Windows 10 Upgrade Locked Out No Keyboard or Mouse

    Hi,

    To assist you better, answer the below question.

    I would like to know if you are getting any message when you connect the Keyboard and Mouse?


    I suggest you to connect the USB Keyboard and Mouse to a different USB port and check if it works.


    Also, plug your USB Keyboard and Mouse to a different system and check if it works.

    I suggest you try below method and check if it helps.

    Hardware and devices troubleshooter

    Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your mouse.

    Refer these steps:

    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
    • Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.

    Let us know the result. We will be happy to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Nov 17, 2020
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