5 Ways to Fix Keyboard Auto-Typing on Windows

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Note: The steps executed in this article are on Windows 11. The steps may differ slightly if your device runs on Windows 10 or below.

Preliminary Fixes

Fix 1: Check for Keyboard Hardware Issues

One of the most important things before starting to change settings on Windows is to check if there are anyhardware issues, especially when using an external keyboard. To start with;

If everything looks good physically, there could be an issue with Windows, then move to the next method.

Fix 2: Update Your Windows Keyboard Driver

Step 1: Press theWindows keyon your keyboard, typeDevice Manager, and clickOpen.

Step 2: Go toKeyboards.

Step 3: Choose thekeyboard, right-click on it, and selectUpdate driver.

Step 4: Now, click onSearch automatically for drivers.

Windows will automatically check and update the drivers. Once the driver is updated, restart your computer and check if there’s any change in your keyboard behavior. If this didn’t help, go to the next method.

Fix 3: Run Keyboard Troubleshooter

Step 1: Press theWindows key, typeSettings, and clickOpen.

Step 2: Scroll down and click onTroubleshootto open it.

Step 3: SelectOther troubleshooters.

Step 4: Under Other troubleshooters, locate theKeyboardand click theRunbutton.

Follow the on-screen instructions and let the troubleshooter detect and diagnose the problem causing the keyboard to press random keys. If the troubleshooter couldn’t detect any issues, it’s time to change the keyboard settings.

Fix 4: Reconfigure Keyboard Settings

Step 1: Press theWindows key, typeControl Panel, and clickOpen.

Step 2: Click on the drop-down next to View by and selectLarge icons.

Step 3: Now, click onEase of Access Center.

Step 4: Navigate toMake the keyboard easier to useand click on it.

Step 5: UncheckTurn on Mouse Keys,Turn on Sticky Keys, andTurn on Filter Keys. Next, clickApply,followed byOK.

After changing the settings, your keyboard should function correctly. If you don’t see any changes, restart your computer and try again. If there’s still no change, move to the next method.

Fix 5: Replace the External Keyboard

If no method mentioned above helped you, chances are there’s some issue with your external/internal keyboard. You may want to switch to the in-built keyboard or vice versa. If nothing works,switch to an on-screen keyboardor buy a new external keyboard until you fix the hardware issue.

FAQs on Fixing Keyboard Auto Typing on Windows

It is an option in Windows that allows users to enter certain keyboard shortcuts using the keypad rather than pressing multiple keys simultaneously. In the case of a physical disability or other condition, this can make it easier for users to press multiple keys simultaneously.

If you press the Shift key five times in a row on a Windows computer, it will enable or disable the Sticky Keys feature.

The ghost keys are caused by phantom keys, also known as ghosting. When pressing one key, multiple keys appear to be pressed at the same time. As a result, incorrect characters can be entered when typing or entering data. Hopefully, the solutions in this article should help you fix this issue as well.

We have listed all the possible solutions to fix the keyboard auto-typing on your Windows device. Restarting the operating system and checking for updates are often the most effective ones.

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Last updated on 12 July, 2024

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