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Keyboard Wont Type? Heres How to Lock or Unlock a Keyboard on Windows 10We show you how to unlock a keyboard in windows 10 if your keyboard is frozen, covering both hardware and software toggles. Show By Ryan Maskell- Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Contents
So, you open your laptop to start some work, only to realize that your keyboard is not typing. Though your first thought may be a hardware issue, theres a good chance you just accidentally turned the keyboard lock on. Today, were going to show you how to perform a keyboard unlock so you can get back to it. If the keyboard is frozen in Windows 10, it can be due to a hardware or software activation. Though Windows 10 doesnt technically have a lock keyboard toggle, it does allow you to change how long you need to hold a key down to get a response. To verify this, you can open a blank document and hold down a key for 20 seconds. If it works, then you know its a Windows 10 issue. Keyboard not typing on a Lenovo, Dell or HP laptop? However, if your Lenovo, Dell, or HP laptop is locked and holding a key down doesnt work, youve probably pressed the lock key on your keyboard. Well show you how to fix that first. Of course, you can also use this guide to learn how to perform a keyboard lock when youre away from your laptop. This can be quite helpful if your cats like to run across your keyboard or your children often tap away at your keys. How to Lock or Unlock a Laptop Keyboard via Keyboard ShortcutThe exact key combination to deactivate a keyboard lock will depend on your laptop brand. If you want to unlock an HP laptop keyboard, for example, the layout may be slightly different to the Lenovo one were using below.
How to Lock or Unlock a Keyboard in Windows with Slow KeysIf your keyboard is still frozen its possible someone has enabled slow keys on your PC. This setting makes your keyboard wait for up to 20 seconds after a key is pressed before it accepts input. You may also experience a ticking noise when you press buttons.
That should cover the most common keyboard issues, but if its still not working you may have a keyboard shortcut that enables a key delay or some kind of hardware issue.
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