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To protect your computer, you can send your device to a nearby retailer and ask a professional for help. However, the motherboard issue is complex. Fix 6: Ask a Professional for HelpĪ motherboard issue can also cause keyboard stops working issue. Here are many choices: Malwarebytes, Avast, Bitdefender Antivirus, etc. To rule out this possibility, you can scan your computer using an anti-virus program for viruses and malware.

Your keyboard may be affected by malware. You can troubleshoot the issue according to the relevant tips on the tool. This tool begins to detect issues on your keyboard.

Scroll down to find Keyboard and click it to expand it.

Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.

If this tool finds errors, you can follow the instruction to fix the issues.

Scroll down to find Keyboard under Other and click Run to run the troubleshooter.

Go to Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooter.

The ways to open Windows troubleshooter in Windows 11 and Windows 10 are different. Windows has a built-in troubleshoot tool to fix different kinds issues including the keyboard issue on your computer. If you choose Uninstall device, the system will automatically install the latest keyboard driver on your computer.įix 4: Troubleshoot Keyboard in Windows 11/10

Restart your computer to execute the change.

Follow the on-screen wizard to update or uninstall the keyboard driver.

Right-click the keyboard and select Update driver or Uninstall device.

Use Device Manager in Windows 11 (use Windows Search to search for it and click the first result to open it).

If you are using Windows 10, the steps are the same. Here, we update/reinstall the keyboard driver in Windows 11. You can update or reinstall the keyboard driver to have a try. If your keyboard driver is outdated or corrupt, the keyboard stops working can also happen. Fix 4: Update/Reinstall the Keyboard Driver If you are using a laptop keyboard, you can send your device to a nearby retailer and ask for professional help. If the keyboard is severely water damaged, you may need to replace it with a new one. You can also use cotton swabs to clean it. Then, use a thin and clean cloth to dry and clean your keyboard. Stop using your computer as soon as possible. It’s dangerous if so, especially when you are using a laptop. Your keyboard will stop working all of a sudden if you accidentally spill liquid on it. After that, you can boot your device and check whether the keyboard can work normally again. You’d better shut down your computer when doing this. You can use a special tool to blow away the food scraps. If you like to eat when using your computer, the food scraps likely fell into the keyboard, causing the laptop keyboard not working issue in Windows 11/10.