Unplug the USB keyboard from the slot, wait for a few minutes, and plug it again in the same USB port.Plug the USB keyboard into another USB port.If you have connected your keyboard to your computer via a USB hub, make sure that it is powered ON. If the hub is powered ON and the keyboard is not working, unplug it from the USB hub and connect it to the laptop or desktop computer directly.Check the wires of your keyboard to know whether it is damaged or not.Sometimes, the connection breaks due to the deposition of dust. Connect your keyboard after cleaning the USB connector and the port, and see if it helps.For the wireless keyboard, press the reset button and connect it again.If your keyboard is connected to the computer through a wireless USB receiver, unplug it from the computer wait for a few minutes, and then connect it again.
If the above steps did not fix the problem, proceed to the troubleshooting methods described in this post.
Keyboard typing wrong letters on Windows 11/10
Try the following solutions:
1] Run Keyboard Troubleshooter
This is the first step that you should do. You will find the Keyboard Troubleshooter in the Windows Settings app. It scans for the problem and fixes it (if possible). After the troubleshooting gets finished, check whether it has solved the issue or not. The following are the instructions to run the Keyboard Troubleshooter in Windows 11 computers:
2] Uninstall the keyboard driver and install it again
The problem may also occur due to corrupted or outdated keyboard drivers. Uninstall the keyboard driver that you currently have and restart your system. After restart, Windows will automatically install the latest keyboard drivers. If not, you can install the latest keyboard driver manually. You may also download the driver from the manufacturer’s website. The above procedure to install the keyboard driver also applies to Windows 11 users. In addition to this, Windows 11 users can also check the latest update from drivers in the Settings app. We have listed the instructions for the same below:
3] Override for default input language
Many users have found this solution helpful. Hence, it might work for you too.
Follow the below-listed steps for Windows 10 to set your keyboard to the default language of your system. Use the Override for default input language option and set it to English US. The following instructions will help Windows 11 users override the default input language:
Restart your system and see if it helps. This has been known to help many. TIP: Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator lets you create custom keyboard layouts.
4] Check if you have selected the right keyboard layout
The problem of keyboard typing wrong letters also occurs when a user has selected the wrong keyboard layout on his system. You can check this in the Settings app.
Follow the instructions below for Windows 10: If your computer runs on the Windows 11 OS, follow the instructions below:
We hope this post helped you solve the issue.
Why is my keyboard typing the wrong keys?
One of the common reasons for this issue is the outdated or corrupted keyboard drivers. Hence, we suggest you update the drivers and see if it helps. You can also download the latest keyboard driver from the manufacturer’s website and install it on your system. But before running the installer file, you have to uninstall your current keyboard driver from the Device Manager.
How do I reset my keyboard on a Windows PC?
The simplest way to reset the wired keyboards is to move your preferred language to the topmost position in the Control Panel. The primary language is always displayed at the top. If there is only one input language, add another language, then move your primary language down and then move it up again. This will reset your keyboard settings to default. If you do not find the Language option in the Control Panel, you can reset your keyboard from the Settings app. Windows 10 users have to follow the steps below: This will reset your keyboard on Windows 10. Windows 11 users have to follow the below-listed steps: This will reset the keyboard on Windows 11. Related posts:
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