Fix Laptop Keys Not Working in Minutes
45sDirectly addresses a common frustrating issue with a simple step-by-step fix, making viewers want to try it immediately.
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This video provides a practical guide to fixing a laptop keyboard where some or all keys are not working on Windows 10 and 11. The presenter demonstrates two primary methods: updating keyboard drivers and modifying a registry setting, with a final restart to apply changes.
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Problem Introduction
The video addresses the common issue of laptop keyboard keys not working, with the presenter experiencing it firsthand.
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Method 1: Update Keyboard Drivers
Right-click Start, open Device Manager, expand Keyboards, and update drivers for both 'HID Keyboard Device' and 'Standard PS/2 Keyboard' by selecting 'Search automatically for updated driver software'.
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Restart After Driver Update
After updating both drivers, restart the computer to apply changes and test the keyboard.
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Method 2: Enable On-Screen Keyboard
If the first method fails, enable the On-Screen Keyboard via Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard to type while troubleshooting.
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Registry Fix
Open Run (Win+R), type 'regedit', navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\i8042prt, and modify the 'Start' value to '1'.
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Final Restart and Test
After changing the registry value, close all windows, restart the computer, and test the keyboard. The presenter confirms the fix works.
The video offers two effective methods to fix a non-working laptop keyboard on Windows, with the registry tweak being the most reliable. Following these steps should resolve the issue for most users.
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Open Run (Win+R), type 'regedit', and navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\i8042prt.
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What is the first method to fix a non-working laptop keyboard?
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What is the first method to fix a non-working laptop keyboard?
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Update the keyboard drivers via Device Manager.
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Which two keyboard devices are typically listed in Device Manager?
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Which two keyboard devices are typically listed in Device Manager?
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HID Keyboard Device and Standard PS/2 Keyboard.
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What is the registry path for the i8042prt service?
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What is the registry path for the i8042prt service?
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\i8042prt
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What value should be set for the 'Start' entry in i8042prt?
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What value should be set for the 'Start' entry in i8042prt?
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What is the purpose of enabling the On-Screen Keyboard?
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What is the purpose of enabling the On-Screen Keyboard?
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To type while troubleshooting the physical keyboard.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Driver Update as First Fix
Updating drivers is a standard, non-invasive first step that resolves many keyboard issues.
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Registry Tweak for Persistent Issues
Changing the i8042prt Start value to 1 is a deeper fix that addresses driver startup problems.
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Successful Resolution
The presenter confirms the fix works, validating the methods for viewers.
02:43Full Transcript
[00:02] annoying problem laptop keyboard keys not working I'm actually experiencing this right now when I press my keys nothing happens don't worry though I'll show you how to fix it the last method usually works best so make sure you
[00:15] stick around till the end let's fix this together first let's start by updating the keyboard drivers right click on the start button and select device manager find keyboards in the list and click the arrow to expand it you'll see two
[00:30] arrow to expand it you'll see two options hid keyboard device and standard PS2 keyboard let's update the hid keyboard device first right click on hid keyboard device and select update driver
[00:44] choose search automatically for updated driver software follow the onscreen instructions if an update is found if there is no update don't worry I will show you another method soon now let's do the same for the standard PS2
[00:58] keyboard right click on stand standard PS2 keyboard and select update driver again choose search automatically for updated driver software install any updates if found after updating both restart your computer to apply the
[01:13] changes now try using your keyboard after the restart if this method doesn't work follow this next method which usually does the trick first we need the onscreen keyboard to type so rightclick the start
[01:27] keyboard to type so rightclick the start button and select settings accessibility scroll down to find keyboard under the interaction section and click on it toggle on the onscreen keyboard option a virtual keyboard will
[01:43] appear on your screen you can use this to type now here's what to do next in the search bar use your onscreen keyboard to type run and open it
[02:04] in the Run window type r e g e d i t and click H key local machine then expand the system
[02:17] machine then expand the system folder next expand current control set now expand Services here find Services here find i8042 PRT and click on
[02:31] [Music] it on the right side find start right click on start and select modify here is the main part change the value data to
[02:43] one and click okay finally after making these changes close all open windows and restart your computer one more time test your keyboard to see if the problem is resolved as you can see my keyboard's working properly now so your keyboard
[02:57] should be working properly too thanks for watching and don't forget to like for watching and don't forget to like And subscribe for more helpful tutorials