Windows 10: Windows apps won't recognize keystrokes

Hi,

When I press the windows key and start typing nothing happens, although its supposed to be starting a search.

The same problem occurs when I try to search on windows settings, and when I try to enter a WIFI password. Its like the app wont recognize my keyboard.

I tried to end the Cortana process, restart the windows explorer process without success.

Even when I enable the screen keyboard it doesn't read its keystrokes.

I searched for older threads but nothing seemed to help. When I use the other apps on my computer it seems to work completely fine. I'm currently writing this using firefox in the same computer.

Any help will be appreciated.


Thanks,

Ido Sarel

:)

 

windows search not recognizing keystrokes

Hi Alan,

In order for us to assist you regarding the issue on your “search windows,” that won’t recognize any keystrokes.
You can follow these steps:

Method 1: End Cortana's process

Ending Cortana's process in Task Manager might just do the trick. After ending the process, it will automatically restart almost immediately.

• Right-click the Start button.
• Click Task Manager.
• Click Cortana. You might have to scroll down a bit to find it.
• Click End Task.

For instance, that the above-mentioned troubleshooting steps failed to work you can try the next step.

Method 2: Restart Windows Explorer

Another quick fix attempt, restarting Windows Explorer might jump-start the taskbar search into working again.

• Right-click the Start button.
• Click Task Manager.
• Click Windows Explorer. It's located near the bottom of the Task Manager menu.
• Click Restart.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have further inquiries.

 

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Hi Robert,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps.



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

Step 1: Run Windows app troubleshooter.

Refer to the below link:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/run-the-troubleshooter-for-windows-apps

Step 2: Run shell commands for Windows store and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Press Windows key + X and select
  Command prompt(Admin) to open elevated Command prompt.
  
• 
  Type the following commands.
  
  
  
  powershell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $Env:SystemRoot\WinStore\AppxManifest.xml
  
• 
  Hit enter, the blackscreen will appear still for a couple of seconds. After a couple of second a new line saying C:\.... will appear.
  
• 
  Close Command Prompt.
  
• 
  Try to start the Windows Store again.
  

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.