Windows 10 touch keyboard not working

Keyboard failure in the Window 10 operating system has become one of the common problems. Malfunctions are found both on desktop computers and laptops. Most often, the problem manifests itself on the on-screen keyboard, which is intended for input from touch devices. This article will help you understand the causes and solve the failures that have arisen.

Using the on-screen keyboard is considered much safer in terms of setting passwords and entering important information. This is due to the fact that it is difficult to intercept the input data from it. The easiest way to activate the keyboard on Windows 10 is to double-click the icon in the notification area.

If there is no icon, the touch keyboard appears by calling the context menu on the taskbar, and select "Show touch keyboard button." It is also possible to display it on the screen through the "Keyboard" section, for this you need to go to the accessibility settings through "START" - "Parameters". To quickly go to the "Options" menu, use the combination of "WIn" + "I" buttons.

There is a way to display the keys on the screen using the search, for this you need to enter "On-Screen Keyboard" in the field. With this method, the device version of previous operating systems will open. To quickly call up the keys on the screen, you can use the combination of buttons "Win" + "R". It is also possible to open through the "Run" field by entering "osk".

You can display the keys through the "control panel" by selecting the "Accessibility Center" section. For a quick transition, you must press the combination of the following keys "Win" + "U".

Reference: The display of icons in the control panel is usually configured by category. To display all the shortcuts you need to set the type of icons in the upper right corner of the "View" menu.

As with any peripheral device, the cause of the problem can occur due to a hardware or software failure. There are several diagnostic methods, but the most accurate is a health check through the BIOS. Because it is a basic input-output system and has a set of programs for controlling devices through the motherboard (regardless of the operating system).

If the keys respond perfectly in the BIOS, but do not function when Windows boots, then the fault must be sought in the operating system. A broken keyboard in the BIOS is a clear sign of a hardware problem.

The first thing to do is to check the quality of the connection of the connectors. The next step is to check the keyboard on another computer or connect a working device to the computer.

Notebooks that are in long-term use often damage the cable. A replacement that can be made only by disassembling the equipment. Before proceeding with disassembly, remove the battery and disconnect it from the power supply. Before changing the loop, inspect it for visual damage. If they are absent, it is recommended to clean the contacts with alcohol and re-check the operation of the device.

Reference: Disassembly and replacement of laptop keyboards is carried out depending on the specific model.

Operating system problems are resolved by installing drivers. Installation is performed as follows:

Open the "Device Manager" for this you need to go to "START" - "Control Panel";
Find the keyboard in the list of devices;
Call the context menu and select the "Delete" command;
To restart a computer.

After rebooting, the operating system will automatically install the driver. If the installation failed, you must visit the official website, then download and install the drivers yourself.

When a computer is infected with malware, a crash may also occur. Failure occurs by locking the keypad. In this situation, you must restart the operating system and enter through safe mode and do the following: