Make sure you click on Save Changes button to save this setting on your computer. On the next screen, scroll down to “Shutdown Settings” and uncheck Turn on fast startup option. On Power Options Screen, click on Choose What the Power Buttons Do link. On the next screen, scroll down in the right-pane and click on Additional Power Settings Link. Right-click on the Start button and click on Power Options. The Fast Startup feature as available in Windows 11/10 is known to cause problems with proper functioning of USB Keyboards. On Device manager screen, right-click on the Keyboard Device and click on Update driver. Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager. Wait for the Troubleshooter to find and fix Keyboard related problems on your computer. On the next screen, click on Keyboard and then click on Run the Troubleshooter. In the right-pane, scroll down and click on Additional Troubleshooters. Go to Settings > Updates and Security > click on Troubleshoot in the left pane. Wait for Windows to check for available updates and install them on your computer.

In the right-pane, click on Check for Updates button. Go to Settings > Updates & Security > select Windows Update in the left-pane. The problem could be due to a pending Windows update being downloaded, being installed or waiting to be installed on the computer. Restart your computer and see if the USB Keyboard is now working. Go to Settings > Ease of Access > select Keyboard in the left pane and Turn OFF Filter Keys. The Filter Keys function in Windows 10/11 is also known to cause problems with certain Keyboards.

If the USB Port/Ports are not working, you should be able to fix the problem using troubleshooting steps as provided in this guide: How to Fix USB Ports Not Working in Windows 10 2. This can be easily confirmed, by connecting the keyboard to other USB Ports. Sometimes, the problem is due to a particular USB Port or all USB Ports not working.

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