Windows 10: my keyboard keeps going unresponsive

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  1. my keyboard keeps going unresponsive


    I have recently been having an issue with any keyboard I plug in where while working the keyboard will go unresponsive for about a minute before becoming responsive again. this is happens on multiple keyboard and I have already tried updating my usb and keyboard drivers. uninstalling them and turning of the power management settings related to the usb ports. any help would be fantastic

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  2. John Vil Win User

    Keyboard unresponsive after update to Windows 10 version 1073

    Hi,

    One possible reason why your keyboard is slow and unresponsive after an update may be due to driver incompatibility. As an initial recommendation, we suggest that you run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to resolve this issue. Kindly follow the steps
    below:

    • Type Troubleshooting in Cortana's search field and press
      Enter.
    • Click on View All in the top left corner.
    • Click on Hardware and Devices from the list and follow the prompts.

    Let us know if you will need further assistance.
     
  3. Bluetooth keyboard keeps going to sleep after 10 sec

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to run the Power troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    I suggest you to try the methods given below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

    Follow these steps to run Power troubleshooter:

    • Press Windows key + W and type troubleshooting.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click on Power.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
    6. Check if issue persists.

    Method 2: I suggest you to the below steps to change the settings for keyboard and check if it helps.

    • Press “windows+X” and go to “control panel”.
    • Click on “device and printers”.
    • Right click on the “Bluetooth keyboard” and click on “properties”.
    • Under “hardware tab” click on the keyboard device and go to “properties”.
    • Then under “general” tab click on “change settings”.
    • Click on “power management” tab and uncheck the box “allow the computer to turn off this device to save power”.
    • Then click on “ok” and restart the computer, check if the issue persist or not.

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
  4. John Fer Win User

    my keyboard keeps going unresponsive

    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.
     
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