How to Reset a Keyboard
Open the Control Panel., Select the "Keyboard" option., Change your repeat settings., Change your cursor blink rate., Check your keyboard driver.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Control Panel.
You can find the Control Panel in the Start menu. -
Step 2: Select the "Keyboard" option.
Switch to Icon view by clicking the "View by" link if you can't find it. , You can change how long it takes after holding a key until it starts to repeat, as well as how fast repeat characters appear by using the sliders.
You can test your changes by clicking in the box and then pressing and holding the key. , Use the slider at the bottom of the screen to change the speed. , A faulty driver could be causing issues with your keyboard.
Click the .Hardware tab.
Select your keyboard from the list of devices.
Click .Properties.
Click the .Driver tab.
Click the .Roll Back Driver button. -
Step 3: Change your repeat settings.
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Step 4: Change your cursor blink rate.
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Step 5: Check your keyboard driver.
Detailed Guide
You can find the Control Panel in the Start menu.
Switch to Icon view by clicking the "View by" link if you can't find it. , You can change how long it takes after holding a key until it starts to repeat, as well as how fast repeat characters appear by using the sliders.
You can test your changes by clicking in the box and then pressing and holding the key. , Use the slider at the bottom of the screen to change the speed. , A faulty driver could be causing issues with your keyboard.
Click the .Hardware tab.
Select your keyboard from the list of devices.
Click .Properties.
Click the .Driver tab.
Click the .Roll Back Driver button.
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