To resolve the issue with your keyboard not working and reinstall the keyboard driver, you can follow these steps:
1. Restart your computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can fix temporary glitches. Restart your computer and check if the keyboard starts working again.
2. Check the connection: If you are using a wired keyboard, ensure that the cable is securely plugged into the appropriate port on your computer. If you are using a wireless keyboard, make sure the batteries are charged and the receiver is connected properly.
3. Use a different USB port: If you’re using a USB keyboard, try connecting it to a different USB port on your computer. Sometimes, USB ports can become faulty, and switching to a different one can resolve the issue.
4. Try the keyboard on another computer: If possible, connect the keyboard to another computer to determine if the issue is specific to your current system. If the keyboard works fine on another computer, it indicates that the problem lies with your computer’s settings or driver.
5. Reinstall the keyboard driver:
– Press the Windows key + X and select “Device Manager” from the menu that appears.
– In the Device Manager window, locate the “Keyboards” category and expand it.
– Right-click on your keyboard entry and select “Uninstall device.”
– Confirm the uninstallation and restart your computer.
– After the restart, Windows should automatically reinstall the keyboard driver.
6. Update the keyboard driver: If the above steps didn’t resolve the issue, you can try updating the keyboard driver manually:
– Visit the manufacturer’s website and search for the latest driver for your keyboard model.
– Download the driver compatible with your operating system.
– Open Device Manager again (Windows key + X > Device Manager) and locate the “Keyboards” category.
– Right-click on your keyboard entry and select “Update driver.”
– Choose the option to browse your computer for drivers and navigate to the location where you downloaded the driver.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to install the updated driver.
If none of these steps work, it’s possible that there is a hardware issue with your keyboard. In that case, you may need to contact the manufacturer’s support or consider replacing the keyboard.