How to Repair a Windows Keyboard Driver (2024)

FAQs

How do I repair the keyboard driver in Windows? ›

In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the list of results. In the list of hardware categories, find the device that you want to update, and then double-click the device name. Click the Driver tab, click Update Driver, and then follow the instructions.

For a USB keyboard, unplug it and plug it back in. For a wireless one, detach the USB dongle for a few seconds and then reattach it. Toggle Bluetooth off on your PC and then switch it back on, making sure your keyboard connects after a few seconds. You may need to pair the keyboard again if it doesn't.

You can reset many keyboards using the ESC key. Unplug or turn off your keyboard, then press ESC while you reconnect it to your computer. Keep holding the ESC key until the keyboard begins to flash, then disconnect the keyboard and reconnect it again.

An outdated or corrupt driver could be the reason your keyboard isn't working. Step 1: Right-click on Start and select Device Manager. Step 2: Expand Keyboards. Step 3: Right-click on the affected keyboard and select Update driver.

Update the hardware's device driver through Windows Update. Update the device driver from the vendor's website. Follow their installation or update instructions. If the device was preinstalled on the computer, visit the computer manufacturer's website.

On a Windows keyboard, the Windows key is equivalent to the Mac keyboard's Command key. So if you're using a Windows keyboard, restart your Mac and then hold down the Windows key+R key combination to boot into Recovery Mode. Alternatively, use a Terminal command.

How do I hard reset my computer keyboard? ›

Press and hold the Alt key (Windows). Press and hold the F4 key (Windows). Select "Restart" and press Enter (Windows).

Using the Keyboard Shortcut

This is by far the easiest way to reset your graphics drivers. Simply press the Windows Key, plus Shift, Ctrl, an B at the same time. You will hear a beep and your screen will flash quickly. This indicates your graphics drivers have been reset.

Using Only a Mouse

Select "Device Manager" from the pane on the left. Expand the Keyboards section, right-click on the keyboard you want to repair and choose "Uninstall." Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Restart." When your computer boots up, Windows will detect your keyboard and install the driver.

Reasons for a locked Microsoft keyboard include accidental key presses or software problems. Knowing what caused it is important to solve the issue. It's possible that the Num Lock or Scroll Lock keys were switched on – or even the Caps Lock key. To unlock the keyboard, find out which lock key is activated.

To open Device Manager, search for it in the Start Menu or type “devmgmt. msc” in the Run dialog. After opening Device Manager, locate the device whose driver you want to reinstall, right-click on it, and select Uninstall Device. Then click Action > Scan for hardware changes to reinstall the driver for the device.

Connect your keyboard

Press and hold the pair button on the bottom of the keyboard for 5 seconds, until the LED starts to flash. On your Windows 11 PC, select Connect if a notification appears for your keyboard, then wait for it to get set up.