If the Wired or Wireless Keyboard attached to your computer is not working, you can find below the steps to fix the problem of USB Keyboard not working in Windows 11.
USB Keyboard Not Working in Windows 11
The problem of USB Keyboard not working on a Window 11 computer could be due to various reasons, ranging from USB Port or the Keyboard driver becoming outdated or corrupted to other reasons.
Before going ahead with other troubleshooting steps, make sure you restart the computer and see if this helps in fixing the problem.
1. Make Sure USB Ports are Working
The problem could be due to USB Port/Ports not working. This can be confirmed by plugging another USB device to the computer.
If USB Port/Ports are not working, you should be able to fix the problem using troubleshooting steps as provided in this guide: Fix: USB Ports Not Working in Windows 11
2. Disable Filter Keys
The Filter Keys function in Windows 11 is known to cause problems with certain Keyboards.
Click on the Start button > Settings Icon > select Accessibility in the left-pane. In the right-pane, scroll down and click on Keyboard.
On the next screen, disable Filter Keys by moving the slider to OFF position.
After this, you should find the keyboard working properly and not beeping when any key is pressed.
3. Check for Updates
The problem could be due to a pending Windows update waiting to be installed on the computer.
Go to Settings > click on Windows Update in the left-pane. In the right-pane, click on Check for Updates button.
Allow Windows to check for updates and follow the instructions to download and Install Updates (If available).
4. Run Keyboard Troubleshooter
If the problem is not yet fixed, you can trust the built-in Windows Troubleshooter to find and fix problems with the Backspace key on your computer.
Go to Settings > System (left-pane) > Troubleshoot (right-pane) > Other Troubleshooters (right-pane) > scroll down in the right-pane and click on the Run button located next to Keyboard.
Wait for the Troubleshooter to find and fix Keyboard related problems on your computer.
5. Manually Update Keyboard Driver
Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager. On Device manager screen, right-click on the Keyboard Device and click onĀ Update driver.
6. Disable Fast Startup
The Fast Startup feature as available in Windows 11 is known to cause problems with proper functioning of USB Keyboards.
Type Control Panel in the Search bar and click on Control Panel Desktop App in suggested best match search result.
On the Control Panel screen, switch to Small Icons view and click on Power Options.
On Power Options screen, click on Choose What the Power Buttons Do.
On the next screen, scroll down to “Shutdown Settings” and uncheck Turn on fast startup option.
Click on Save Changes to save and implement this change on your computer.
7. Uninstall Unnecessary Keyboard Devices
The problem of USB keyboard not working could be due to presence of multiple keyboard devices being installed on the computer.
Right-Click on the Start button and click on Device Manager option.
On Device Manager Screen, click on View and choose Show Hidden Devices option in the contextual menu.
Next, uninstall all HID Keyboard devices on the computer. If the native keyboard on your Laptop is working, do not uninstall Standard PS/2 Keyboard device.
After removing external Keyboard devices, restart the computer and Windows will automatically install back the right Keyboard Device on the computer.
8. Uninstall Wireless Keyboard Receiver
If you are using a Wireless External Keyboard with a USB Receiver or Dongle, you need to locate the USB Receiver on Device manager screen and uninstall it.
Right-Click on the Start button and click on Device Manager option. On Device Manager Screen, right-click on the Keyboard Receiver and click on Uninstall.
Note: You should find the Keyboard Receiver or Keyboard input device in “Keyboards” section or in “Human Interface Devices” section.
Next, unplug the wired Keyboard or USB Receiver of the wireless keyboard from the USB port and Restart the computer.
After the computer restarts, plug the Keyboard into the USB Port and you should now find the keyboard working.