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Spacebar, Enter, and Backspace are Not Working on Windows 11 [Fix]
Running the keyboard troubleshooter could do the trick!
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Updated onFebruary 21, 2024
updated onFebruary 21, 2024
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If your Spacebar, Enter, or Backspace keys are not working on your Windows 11 computer, this guide can help! The issue is mostly reported by Lenovo desktop and laptop users.
We will provide you with troubleshooting steps to fix the issues and get your keyboard working in no time.
Why is my Backspace, Enter, and Spacebar not working?
How can I fix the Spacebar, Enter, and Backspace keys not working on Windows 11?
Before proceeding with any detailed steps to fix the problem, go through the following preliminary checks:
1. Run a troubleshooter
Follow the onscreen prompts and wait for the process to complete. However, if you can’t find the Keyboard troubleshooter in Settings, follow these steps instead:
Your PC may restart to complete the process, so make sure you save all the work and close other applications before applying the fix.
2. Disable Sticky keys & Filter keys
3. Update/reinstall the keyboard driver
If this doesn’t help, you need to reinstall the keyboard driver; for that, follow these steps:
Restart your computer and check if the issue persists. Reinstalling the driver can resolve similar issues, like theCtrl key not working.
4. Run your PC in a clean boot environment
Your Windows will restart with minimal functionality; now check if the Spacebar, Enter, and Backspace keys not working issue persists. If not, then the issue could be due to a third-party software conflict.
To restart your computer normally, reverse engineer the process mentioned above.
5. Perform a system restore
Use this method only if you know when the problem started, and select the restore point before that time to fix it.
If these troubleshooting steps didn’t work for you and you were not able to determine physical damage on the keyboard, the problem could be system configuration; therefore, you might have toreinstall the operating system.
What is the alternative key for Spacebar, Enter, or Backspace?
As an alternative to theSpacebar, turn on the Num lock, press and hold theAltkey, and type32or255, then release theAltkey, and you will get space.
For theBackspacekey, select the characters you want to remove and use theDeletekey to remove them. In place of theEnterkey, press and hold theAltkey, type013, then release theAltkey to go to the next line.
Ifsome other keys are not working on your Windows 11 computer, read this article to find the solutions. We also have a guide on theWindows key not working on Windows 11, so don’t miss it.
Do you know other methods that worked for you? Don’t hesitate to mention them in the comments section below, and we will happily add them to the list.
More about the topics:Keyboard issues,Windows 11
Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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