Windows 10: Keyboard issue in Thinkpad t440windows 10 pro

My Thinkpad t440’s keyboard has suddenly stop working. I have noticed that it is only the functionfn keys and some more that are working,thus I have concluded that it is a software problem. I have tried many solutions, but it has not helped. I have been using an external keyboard for a while, but it is not too portable.Pls reply soon.

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Windows 10 keyboard issues

Hello Jeremiah,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

Keyboard issues can have a number of causes:

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  Cables that aren't connected properly
  
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  Incorrect device settings
  
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  Missing updates
  
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  Corrupted or incompatible drivers
  
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  Hardware problems
  

Please share this information to assist you better.

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  What is the make and model of the computer?
  
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  Did you try to check if the issue persist while using other keyboard?
  
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  Are you facing the same issue with an
  on screen keyboard as well?
  

Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to type.

Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to type

I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps:

Method: 1

I suggest you to run hardware & devices troubleshooter.

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  Press “Windows key + X” and type “troubleshooting”.
  
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  Select “Troubleshooting”.
  
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  Select “View all” on the top left corner.
  
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  Click “Hardware & Sound”.
  
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  Click “Hardware & devices”.
  
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  Follow the on-screen instruction to run the troubleshooter
  

Method: 2

Uninstall and Reinstall the Keyboard Drivers.

Step 1: Uninstall the Keyboard Drivers

1. Press “Windows Logo” + “X” keys on the keyboard.

2. Click on “Device Manager” from that list.

3. Search for the Keyboard from the device list, right click on it and then select “Uninstall”. On the un-installation window, if you have an option: “Delete the
driver software for this device” you may select that and then remove the corrupted drivers from the computer.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it and then restart the computer if prompted.

After the restart, please go ahead with the next steps to install the latest drivers and check if that resolves the issue.

Update Driver Software from the Manufacturer’s website:

Step 2: Go to the Computer manufacturer’s website and search for the latest Windows 10 drivers available for the Keyboard and then install it by following the instructions given in the website.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Keyboard problem in Windows 10

Hi David,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to check if the issue persists when you connect another keyboard to your system.

If the issue is with the keyboard, then suggest you to update the keyboard drivers by following the steps below.

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  Press Windows key + X and select
  Device Manager from the list.
  
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  Expand ‘Keyboard’ from the list.
  
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  Right click on the driver and select ‘update driver software’ and follow the prompts.
  

Hope the information is helpful.

 

Windows 10 keyboard issue Logitech MK320

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

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

Method 1: Add input language

• Press Windows Button and start typing Control panel
• Click on Clock, language and Region
• Click on Language and click on Keyboard Layout
• And you can add the input Language for keyboard and check if it helps

Method 2: Troubleshoot

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 touch Screen. 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

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.