5 Ways to Fix Keyboard Not Working on Windows 11

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Disable Filter Keys

‘Filter keys’ in Windows set your keyboard sensitivity to ignore brief and repeated keystrokes. This may create issues if your typing involves repeated keystrokes. Head to the Windows Settings to disable it.

Step 1:Click theWindows iconin the taskbar to open theSettingsapp.

Step 2:SelectAccessibilityfrom the sidebar, and clickKeyboardunder Interaction.

Step 3:Toggle off theFilter keysto disable it.

Fix 2: Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

Microsoft Windows offers an in-built troubleshooter to resolve keyboard-related errors. Here’s how you can access it to fix the keyboard not working issue on Windows 11.

Note:The ‘Keyboard troubleshooter’ no longer exists with the latest Windows Update. Instead, you can use the ‘Hardware and Devices troubleshooter’ to troubleshoot your connected keyboard.

Step 1:Right-click theWindows iconin the taskbar to open the Power User Menu, and selectRun.

Step 2:Copy-paste the following, and hitEnterto open the ‘Hardware and Devices troubleshooter’.

Step 3:ClickNextand follow the on-screen instructions to fix the keyboard not working issue.

Fix 3: Update or Reinstall the Keyboard Drivers

An outdated keyboard driver is a common reason behind the keyboard not working issue on Windows 11.Open the Device Manager appto update it manually.

Step 1:Right-click theWindows iconin the taskbar to open the Power User Menu, and selectDevice Manager.

Step 2:ExpandKeyboards, right-click your keyboard name, and selectUpdate driver.

Step 3:ClickSearch automatically for driversto install the latest keyboard drivers online.

Step 4:Alternatively, right-click your keyboard name, and selectUninstall device. Restart your PC to let Windows 11 automatically install the compatible keyboard drivers.

Fix 4: Check the Power Management Profile

If your connected keyboard stops working abruptly after a few minutes, its misconfiguredpower managementsettings are the underlying culprit. Head to the Device Manager app to fix it.

Step 1:Open Device Manager from the Power User Menu (check the above steps), expandKeyboards, and right-click your keyboard name to open itsProperties.

Step 2:Select thePower Managementtab, uncheckAllow the computer to turn off this device to save power, and clickOKto save changes.

Fix 5: Disable Fast Startup

Fast Startup is useful to reduce your PC’s boot time. However, an issue with it can create problems with the keyboard or trackpad when they don’t receive enough power.Disable Fast Startupfrom the Control Panel app to restore normalcy.

Step 1:Right-click theWindows iconin the taskbar to open the Power User Menu, and selectRun.

Step 2:Copy-paste ‘control‘ in the Open field and clickOKto launch the Control Panel app.

Step 3:SwitchView bytoSmall iconsand clickPower Options.

Step 4:SelectChoose what the power buttons dofrom the left sidebar.

Step 5:UncheckTurn on fast startupunder Shutdown settings, and clickSave changes.

Tip:If the ‘Turn on fast startup’ option is greyed out, click ‘Change settings that are currently unavailable at the top’ and approve the UAC prompt to modify it.

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Last updated on 17 July, 2024

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