USB Keyboard not recognized

These are the things you can do to fix USB Keyboard not recognized on Windows 11/10- Let us talk about them in detail.

USB Port not detecting Keyboard

1] Re-plug Keyboard

When you plug a USB device into your computer, it recognizes it and installs its driver (if required). Sometimes it fails to do so. Therefore, try removing and then replugging the Keyboard. In most cases, your computer will recognize the keyboard. Read: How to log into a Windows computer without Keyboard.

2] Disable Filter Keys

Filter Keys are notorious for causing such troubles. So, if you are facing this issue, try disabling Filter Keys. To do that, follow these steps: Hopefully, it will fix the USB Keyboard not recognized issue for you. Read: How to use the Windows computer without a keyboard or mouse.

3] Disable Fast Startup

Fast Startup can be the opposite of a blessing in disguise for some Windows users. It speeds up the startup process but sometimes it stops some drivers from getting installed. Therefore, we need to disable Fast Startup. To do that, follow these steps: Finally, restart your PC and hopefully, it will recognize your Keyboard.

4] Run the Keyboard Troubleshooter

Open the Troubleshoot page in Windows 10 Settings and run the Keyboard Troubleshooter.

5] Reinstall Keyboard Driver

If there is some problem with your Keyboard Driver, you will face such an issue. Therefore, reinstalling Keyboard Driver can fix the issue.To do that, launch Device Manager by Win + X > Device Manager, expand Keyboards, right-click on your Keyboard Driver, and select Uninstall device. This way you have uninstalled Keyboard Driver. To reinstall Keyboard Driver, go to Device Manager, right-click on Keyboards and select Scan for hardware changes. If this doesn’t work try updating your Keyboard driver by right-clicking on it and selecting Update driver. Alternatively, you could visit the manufacturer’s website and download the latest driver setup for your keyboard and install it. Hopefully, this has helped you to fix USB Keyboard not recognized on Windows 11/10. Read Next: Keyboard or Mouse not working in Windows