But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee):Ģ) Run Driver Easy and click Scan Now button.
You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running or who all the manufacturers are, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your drivers manually, you can, instead, do it automatically with Driver Easy.Īutomatic driver update – Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for both your mouse and your USB port. Note that for your USB driver, you may need to try both the manufacturer of your PC and also the manufacturer of your USB port’s chip set.
Manual driver update – You can update your drivers manually by going to the manufacturer’s website and searching for the most recent correct driver. There are two ways you can get the right drivers for your keyboard and USB port: manually or automatically. One of the most common causes of an unresponsive keyboard is an outdated keyboard or USB driver. Method 4: Update your keyboard and USB driver (recommended) If the problem persists, it’s likely that your driver is outdated, rather than faulty, and you should try Method 4 below.
To fix it:ġ) Right-click the Start button, then click Device Manager.Ģ) Expand Keyboards then right-click Standard PS/2 Keyboard and click Uninstall.Ĥ) Restart your computer after the uninstall. If your keyboard driver has developed a fault, your keyboard may stop working. If it is, you should turn it off and see if that resolves the problem.ġ) On your PC desktop, click the Action Center icon in the lower-right corner and click All settings.Ĥ) Ensure Filter Keys is OFF, and close the window. Unfortunately, if turned on, this setting has been known to cause some keyboards to stop working in Windows 10. Windows has a setting, called Filter Keys, that allows you to control how it deals with accidental repeated keystrokes. If the device you just plugged in does work, then continue to Method 2. If that device doesn’t work either, the USB port itself is the problem, and you should skip straight to Method 4. You should always check for this problem first.įortunately it’s easy to test: simply unplug the keyboard from the USB port and plug in another USB device – like a mouse or an external hard-drive. Usually it’s because of a driver problem.
Sometimes a USB port can just stop working when you upgrade to a new version of Windows.