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@ Not Working On Keyboard: 6 Ways to Fix Unresponsive Keys
In some cases, you may need to get a new keyboard
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Updated onMarch 19, 2024
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A few users may have encountered the problem of the @ key not working on the keyboard. We’ll quickly show you how to fix this problem on your Windows 10 laptop.
The at or @ sign on your keyboard has been used since yesteryears for commercial purposes in accounting and invoicing to meanat the rate of, but today it is widely used in emails and social media handles.
This means we’re not dropping it any time soon, but what happens when you experience @ key not working in Windows 10 laptop keyboard?
It can be devastating, especially forsocial media enthusiasts, and if you’re a frequent sender of emails, because you may not be able to use the keyboard shortcuts, and the process of finding it from the symbols option is just too long.
Worry not; there are solutions to fix the issue and get your ampersat key working again.
Why is my AT symbol not working on my keyboard?
Users who have experienced this problem have linked it to a few different things. On the top of the list are the following:
Whatever the case, we have prepared a few potent fixes that you must try.
What can I do if @ is not working on the keyboard?
We recommend that before you go into any of the fixes in this article, you may consider the following:
1. Change Language in Control Panel
Did this resolve the @ key not working in Windows 10 laptop keyboard problem? If not, try the next solution.
2. Update chipset drivers
The simplest method you can use to update your drivers is third-party tools that will allow you to update all outdated drivers on your PC automatically.
Specialized software, such asPC HelpSoft Driver Updaterwill also allow you to set up regular scans of your system which will notify you if any drivers are going out of date.
⇒Get PC HelpSoft Driver Updater
Once you update your drivers, check if the problem is still there.
3. Use Two-button reset (for Surface laptops)
If you’re using a Surface laptop, take the steps above to fix @ key not working in Windows 10 laptop keyboard problem:
4. Reinstall the keyboard driver
5. Run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
Follow the instructions to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. The troubleshooter will begin detecting any issues that may be the cause of @ key not working on the Windows 10 laptop keyboard.
6. Disable Filter keys settings
Remember that we have not written these fixes in any particular order. Therefore, trying what seems most relevant to your situation would be best.
Did any of these solutions help you fix @ key not working in Windows 10 laptop keyboard issue? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
