How to Fix Keyboard not Working on Windows 11 [2024 fix]

The keyboard is an essential part of using any pc or computer. Without it, you cannot do most of the things that you could usually do.

Many users have reported that their keyboards were not running properly on their Windows 11 devices. This can happen for a lot of various reasons.

Why is your keyboard not working on your Windows 11 device?

One of the many reasons your keyboard is not working could be that your USB port is faulty. Another reason could be that the drivers for your keyboard are corrupted. The other reason could be that the drivers for the USB ports might be outdated or corrupted.

If your keyboard is not working and you are frustrated, I do not judge you for being mad. It is a very annoying issue for which I have conducted thorough research and written the best and simplest methods that you can follow to fix your keyboard on Windows 11.

Read the full post to know more details.

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How to fix keyboard not working on Windows 11 easily

There are multiple methods that you can follow to improve your keyboard on Windows 11. It is excellent that the procedures given below are short and easy to follow.

Do not be worried; keep calm and go through the methods below to fix your keyboard from not working on Windows 11.

Here are the ways you can fix your keyboard from not working on Windows 11:

1. Restart your PC

I know that this is very simple and that most people do this after facing a problem with any device. Still, it is excellent to restart your device at least once to ensure that the problem is actually something else.

I most probably do not need to tell you how simple it is to restart your pc but still, I have given the steps on how you can do it.

Here are the steps to restart your pc to fix the keyboard on Windows 11:

Click on the Start button or press the Alt and F4 keys at the same time on your keyboard.
Select Restart.
Wait for your pc to restart.
Check whether your keyboard is working or not.

If this method did not fix your keyboard on your Windows 11 device, kindly go through the other methods given below in this post.

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2. Reconnect and Clean your Keyboard

Keeping your peripherals clean is an excellent habit that everyone should have. Dust in the ports can cause issues with connectivity and it is unhygienic.

Reconnecting your keyboard can also ensure that the issue is either hardware-related or software-related.

For example, if your keyboard works after connecting it to a different USB port, then it is proof that the problem is with the USB port and not the keyboard.

So, it is good practice to initially reconnect your keyboard to a different USB port and check whether the keyboard is working or not.

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3. Uninstall Newly Installed Windows 11 Update

If your keyboard is not working after your Windows 11 was updated, there is a high chance the update could cause your keyboard not to work properly.

There is no reason to worry as rolling back to the previous update is very easy and the process on how to do it is also very short.

All you have to do is run the command prompt, run a command line in the command prompt and uninstall the update.

Here are the steps to uninstall a new update on Windows 11 to fix the keyboard:

Press the Windows and R keys at the same time on your Keyboard.
Type in cpl and click on OK.
Click on OK.
Select View installed updates.
Navigate to the Microsoft Windows
Right-click on the latest KB version and click on Uninstall.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.

If this method did not fix your keyboard on Windows 11, please follow the other methods given below in this post.

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4. Check BIOS Settings

Every motherboard has a BIOS that has some default settings. Each bios is different depending on their manufacturers.

A Gigabyte branded motherboard will have a different bios from an MSI branded one.

So, you need to check how you can access the bios settings. Thankfully on Windows 11, you can boot to the bios menu by using Advanced startup.

The process is simple, so do not panic, keep calm and follow the steps given below.

Here are the steps to check the bios setting to fix your Keyboard on Windows 11:

Press the Windows and I keys together on your keyboard.
Select Recovery from the right pane.
Scroll down and navigate to the Advanced startup section and click on Restart now.
Wait for Windows to restart and you will be taken to a blue screen with multiple options to select from.
Select Troubleshoot.
Click on Advanced options.
Select UEFI Firmware Settings. You will be taken to another screen.
Scroll down and select Restart.
Wait for your device to restart. You will be taken to the BIOS menu.
Go through the settings and look for keyboard settings.
Make sure the keyboard is enabled in the keyboard settings.
Endable the keyboard if it is disabled.

There are methods you can go through if this method did not fix your keyboard on your Windows 11 device.

5. Update Keyboard Drivers

Every component on your computer has a driver. These drivers are usually downloaded automatically. Sometimes an outdated driver can cause issues. I advise all my friends always to keep their drivers updated and I say the same to you.

It is an excellent practice to keep your drivers updated for all your components as it will make sure that you will have lesser chances of facing issues in the future.

Updating drivers for any component on your computer is easy, so there is no need for you to stress or be worried. Just follow the steps given below and you will be all set.

Here are the steps to update keyboard drivers on Windows 11 to fix the keyboard:

Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.
Navigate to Keyboards.
Click on the arrow beside Keyboards to display your keyboard or keyboards.
Right-click on your keyboard and select Update driver.
Select Search automatically for drivers. You need to be connected to the internet for this step.
Follow the on-screen prompts, finish the process and restart your computer.
Check whether your keyboard is working or not.

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6. Rollback keyboard drivers

Usually, normal keyboards do not need to update your drivers but you can have a high-end keyboard that needs to be updated from time to time.

Nothing is perfect and there can be a high chance that your keyboard will not work properly after a recent update. In that case, you need to roll back to the older drivers and that will fix the problem.

If you have never updated drivers or rolled back drives for any components before, do not worry as you are not alone and I have given the steps on how you can do it.

I believe in you! You got this!

Here are the steps to rollback keyboard drivers to fix a keyboard on Windows 11:

Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.
Navigate to the Keyboards section and right-click on your keyboard.
Go to Properties.
Go to the Driver
Scroll down and click on Roll Back Driver.
Restart your pc and check whether the keyboard got fixed or not.

Conclusion

I hope by now you were able to fix your keyboard on Windows 11. It must have been very frustrating not to use your keyboard. I am a gamer and the keyboard is essential for my pleasure, so I can understand your frustration.

I hope you never face a problem like this again and I wish you luck in whatever you do in the future.