Windows 10: Keyboards disabled

Upgraded (???) a Windows 8 machine (HP with MS ergonomic keyboard) to Windows 10 a couple of months ago. It seemed to work, but most of the apps didn't work, and I couldn't access files as Administrator. this week I upgraded (???) a Lovono using Windows 7 to Windows 10. They are networked with printers and other computers via ethernet. Thursday afternoon the HP stopped recognizing key strokes. It allows password input on restart, but will not type anything else. It clicks like the buffer is full. Yesterday the Lovono started doing the same thing. My first thought was virus, although McAfee runs constantly on both machines. Used Malwarebytes on both and found a few PUPs, but no malware or virus. One forum suggested using DriverWizz, but it didn't change the keyboard driver. The Windows 7 computer on the same network, sharing files with both, is unaffected as yet. I'm thinking the solution will be to junk Windows 10 and go back to 7 and 8. If Windows 10 were a Vacuum Cleaner it would be terrific, but sucking like this is not all that terrific for an OpSys. Any ideas, anyone?

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microsoft account disabled keyboards on all my laptops and a desktop

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. I will definitely help you with this.

Since you are using Microsoft account to login all the Systems, I suggest you to run the Microsoft Account troubleshooter and check if it helps in resolving the issue.

Refer the link below:

Microsoft Account Troubleshooter

http://download.microsoft.com/downl...B-A23B-5C3A6B5974E3/microsoftaccounts.diagcab

If doesn't help, try the methods below and check.

Method 1: Update Keyboard driver.

Follow the steps to update the Keyboard drivers:

1. Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.

2. Expand the Keyboard.

3. Right-click on the Keyboard driver and click on Update driver software.

4. Restart the computer and check.

Method 2: Try Uninstalling and then reinstalling the keyboard drivers.


Follow the steps below:

1. Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.

2. Expand the Keyboard.

3. Right-click the keyboard driver and click
Uninstall.

4. Restart the computer, let Windows detect the driver and install by itself.

Method 3:

If the issue still persists, I suggest you to install the latest keyboard driver in a compatibility mode and check if it works.Follow the steps below:

a. Download the latest driver from the manufacturer’s website.

b. Right-click on the driver setup file and click on ‘properties’.

c. Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’
and select Windows 8/8.1 operating system from the drop down menu and proceed with the installation.

Once this is done, restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

Hope this helps. If you face any issues with Windows, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank You.

 

microsoft account disabled keyboards on all my laptops and a desktop

All keyboards on all my four laptops and a desktop (different brands, Win 8 and Win 10) were disabled at the same time (10 days already) Unable to solve the problem. Probably has to do with my microsoft account. It's the only thing common for my computers.
I am able to login to each computer with the same microsoft account and after that all keyboards are dead. Please help. Is it possible that my microsoft account has been hacked or spreds virus on all my machines? Tank you!

 

Just learned that Windows 10 did not create a Restore file on either computer. I can't uninstall and go back to the older version on either computer, and neither one will allow me to type from the keyboard.

 

Tried a different Keyboard? Unplugging / re plugging existing ones? use on-screen keyboard with mouse?

 

I did try a known good keyboard on both machines, also tried switching USB ports. Tried restarting without the driver.