Windows 10: Keyboard doesn't work

My keyboard just stopped working.How can I turn it back on?

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Keyboard doesn't work

Hello,

To help resolve your keyboard concern, kindly follow the troubleshooting steps below.

Method 1: Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter. Here's how:

• Click the Start menu, and click SETTINGS.
• Type Troubleshooting on the search box.
• In the new window, click Hardware and Sound.
• Click Hardware and Devices, and then run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Update drivers in Windows 10. Follow these steps:

• Select the Start button, type Device Manager, and select it from the list of results.
  
• Expand one of the categories to find the name of your device, then right-click (or tap and hold) it, and select
  Update Driver Software.
  
• Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
• If Windows doesn't find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their instructions.

If these steps don't work, try reinstalling the driver: Open
Device Manager, right-click (or tap and hold) the name of the device, and select
Uninstall. Restart your PC and Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.

We also recommend you to follow the steps provided by Krishna Prasobh V on this

post.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

Hi,



Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

• 
  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
• 
  Did you make any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?
  
  
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: You may check if the ALT key is functioning correctly in on-screen keyboard. It will help us to verify if there is any issue with the keyboard.

Follow the steps below to open On-screen Keyboard.

• 
  Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)
  
• 
  And check if it works
  

Step 2: Run Hardware and device 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 devices. 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.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Keyboard doesn't work if media is playing

Hello,

We know it's frustrating when things don't work as expected. Let me assist you to resolve the issue.

Share this information to assist you better.

• What is the make and model of the keyboard?
• Is it wired or wireless keyboard?
• Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
• Have you installed all the pending updates?

I understand the inconvenience caused too you with functionality of keyboard on Windows 10, we will help you to resolve this issue.

Please some of the below troubleshooting steps and check if you are able to access keyboard:

Method 1:

Step 1: Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter and check.

Follow the steps to run the troubleshooter:

• 
  Type "Troubleshooting" in the Search box from the desktop and click "Troubleshooting".
  
• 
  Click on "View all" from the left pane and select "Hardware and Devices".
  
• Click on “Advanced” and then click on “Run as Administrator”.
• Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
  

Step 2: Uninstall keyboard driver.

• Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
• Select Device Manager.
• Expand Keyboard.
• Right on the Keyboard driver and click on
  Uninstall.

Step 3: Update the driver.

• Press Windows key + X key when you are at desktop.
• Select Device Manager.
• Expand Keyboard.
• Right on the Keyboard driver and click on
  Update driver software

Hope this helps, let us know if you need further assistance.