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Keyboard Works in BIOS but not in Windows: 5 Solutions to Use

Change your BIOS settings or update drivers to fix all keyboard issues

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Updated onSeptember 25, 2024

updated onSeptember 25, 2024

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If the keyboard works in BIOS but not in Windows, this is mainly caused by acorrupted keyboard driver, but there are many other causes for this problem. First, if this issue manifests on a laptop, try to find an external keyboard or enable the virtual keyboard in Windows (instructions at the bottom of this article).

What can I do if the keyboard works in BIOS but not in Windows?

1. Connect an external keyboard and adjust your BIOS settings

2. Update drivers

2.1. Update manually

One way to fix Windows 10 errors is to update the system manually. This simple method can solve some complex problems that affect other drivers.

If your Asus keyboard works in BIOS but not Windows, try updating your drivers.

2.2. Use an advanced tool

Incompatible, missing, or corrupted drivers are the common reason for keyboard and touchpad malfunction.

You can easily take care of this issue with the help ofprofessional driver updating software. These tools will allow you to perform an entire scan of your system and update any driver in just a few minutes.

3. Disable the Intel Integrated Sensor Solutions driver

It is important to Disable the Intel Integrated Sensor Solutions device and not uninstall it.

Uninstalling the device will prompt Windows 10 to reinstall the device after the restart, so simply disable it.

After the restart, check if the keyboard and mouse not working in Windows 10 but works in BIOS issue is resolved.

This error seems to occur due to a malfunctioning sensor in the 2-in-1 touch-enabled HP devices.

Try installing the latest Windows and HP update to apply any fixes the manufacturer releases.

4. User System Restore Points for recovery

Your PC will now restart after successfully restoring your PC to the selected Restore Point. After the restart check if you can use the keyboard and touchpad on your laptop.

5. Attempt repair with Windows installation media

Wait for the repair tool to scan the system for issues and fix them, if any. After the restart, check if the keyboard and mouse work in BIOS, not the Windows 10 problem is resolved. If not, clean installing Windows may be your only option.

How do I enable the virtual keyboard on Windows?

On login screen

In Windows

Once you enable virtual keyboard, use it to complete all solutions listed in this guide.

How can I clean install Windows 10?

Clean installing Windows will delete all the data in the installation drive. So, backup your valuable data before proceeding with a clean install. Follow our guide onhow to clean install Windows 10for more instructions.

The keyboard working in BIOS but not in Windows can occur due to a driver glitch or system file corruption, but hopefully, our solutions helped you fix the issue.

Did you find a different solution? Share it with us in the comments below.

Keyboard Works in BIOS but not in Windows: 5 Solutions to Use#

What can I do if the keyboard works in BIOS but not in Windows?#

1. Connect an external keyboard and adjust your BIOS settings#

2. Update drivers#

3. Disable the Intel Integrated Sensor Solutions driver#

4. User System Restore Points for recovery#

5. Attempt repair with Windows installation media#

How do I enable the virtual keyboard on Windows?#

How can I clean install Windows 10?#