Windows 8 Keyboards stopped working

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I have no idea what happened, but now none of my keyboards are working.

I have an HP PS/2 keyboard that I use on my computer. A couple of minutes ago I stepped away from my computer and when I came back the keyboard wasn't working. It didn't respond to anything I did no matter how much I banged on the keys.

I assumed the keyboard was broken, so I tried a different USB keyboard, but that one didn't work either!

AlexRamallo

Posted 2014-07-21T20:55:41.883

Reputation: 331

Answers

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Some time Windows doesn't recognize keyboard, or doesn't recognize some keys. So for that Microsoft provides one s/w that fix it automatically that is called Microsoft Fix it. Use it may be it will help you out. Here is the link:

Microsoft Fix it

Mahavirsinh Padhiyar

Posted 2014-07-21T20:55:41.883

Reputation: 205

Or may be this one also helpful: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/kvosters/archive/2013/02/19/quick-fix-windows-8-keyboard-stopped-working.aspx

– Mahavirsinh Padhiyar – 2015-01-30T11:14:13.663

If anyone get the solutions by this can mark the answer as a selected answer then :) – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar – 2015-02-10T11:53:34.973

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There is a very good chance Filter Keys was accidentally enabled. This is the case if holding down a key for a long time will allow it to register normally. For example, while on the desktop, hold down the Windows key for about 3 seconds, then release it (this should bring up the start menu normally).

To disable it, go to Control Panel -> Ease of Access, and under "Ease of Access Center" click the link that says "Change how your keyboard works". Under the "Make it easier to type" section, there is a checkbox for "Turn on Filter Keys". Disable this and click "Apply". Keyboard should be back to normal now.

AlexRamallo

Posted 2014-07-21T20:55:41.883

Reputation: 331