Windows 10: Some specific keys on my keyboard stop typing for some seconds randomly while they still...

So basically the "t", "o" and "y" keys probably among others stop randomly working very very frequently till i have to press them repeatedly a lot for them to randomly work again. trying an online key detector, when those keys stop working clicking on them doesn't make anything happen, HOWEVER weirdly they still function under some circumstances. for example holding the letter "u" and pressing simultanously "T" and "Y", makes me type an "r", so while y and t don't type they still work and do something else, at least until they get back to working normally --> this is not a hardware problem

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keyboard key stopped working on specific computer

Hello Carsten, welcome to the Microsoft community, I'll be happy to help you today;

I understand the * key has stopped working;

Are you using a laptop or a desktop?

Do you remember changing the keyboard layout?

When did this problem start?

Is your keyboard a specific model?

Before answering the above questions I suggest you try the following;

Right-click on the start menu and go to Device Manager;

Click (>) Keyboards to expand the section;

Right-click on the first keyboard device and select Uninstall device;

Repeat the process on all devices listed in the section (>) Keyboards;

Then restart the PC;

Check if the key works again;

See you soon!

 

Keyboard/touchpad stop working randomly


This has happened a lot since my upgrade to Windows 10, and it's really starting to get on my nerves. Seemingly randomly, my keyboard will stop responding to what I type, and my touchpad completely stops as well (no, I did not accidentally click to disable it). These problems will never resolve themselves on their own, but as soon as I reset the computer everything works again - to me, that sounded like a driver crash, but nope! I checked the driver menu and it told me everything was running just fine. What's even more strange is that I have the backlight keyboard enabled so that when I type, it lights up. And strangely, the keys still light up when I press them, so I know it's registering my typing SOME how.

You would also think that this would be a software problem since it fixes immediately upon reset, but I've noticed that this issue seems to crop up a lot right after I have moved my computer... I'm lost and I've scoured the internet for clues, but no one else seems to have this problem. Please help!

In order to possibly do testing on what is causing this (via suggestions hopefully, I've tried everything I can think of) I am purposely not resetting my computer (thankfully this is a touch screen, but this on-screen keyboard typing is obnoxious). Currently, both keyboard and touchpad don't work, but a usb mouse I use does (the computer is also set so that using the usb mouse does not disable the touchpad).

 

Keyboard and Mouse stops working after a specific duration

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are unable to use the mouse and keyboard after a specific duration. I’ll certainly help you with the issue.



However, please let us know:

• Are you using wireless mouse and keyboard?
  
• What is the make and model of the computer, keyboard and mouse?
  
• Does the issue occur while using the computer or after waking the computer from sleep?
  

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned below:



Change Power Management settings:



If you are using a wireless mouse and keyboard, try changing the power management settings. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows logo key + X, and select
   Device Manager.
   
2. Expand, Universal Serial Bus Controllers.
   
3. Right click on Generic USB device and select
   Properties.
   
4. Navigate to Power Management tab, and uncheck the checkbox for
   Allow this computer to turn off the device to save power.
   
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 for the remaining Generic USB device.
   

Run Power troubleshooter:



Try running the power troubleshooter and check if that helps. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows logo key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Update & Security, and select
   Troubleshoot from the left pane.
   
3. Scroll down, look for Power troubleshooter, click on it and select
   Run the troubleshooter.
   
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
   

Disable USB selective suspend setting:



I would also suggest you to check the USB suspend setting and see if that makes a difference. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
2. Type control powercfg.cpl,,3 and click on
   OK.
   
3. Expand USB settings.
   
4. Under USB selective suspend setting select
   Disabled.
   
5. Click on OK.
   

Let us know the results.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator