Keyboard not working in Windows 10 Apps + Start Menu

I recently updated to Windows 10 anniversary update and recentlly notiecd the PS/2 Keyboard has stopped working in Windows 10 apps such as the settings menu and the start menu. Desktop apps and control panel work fine including shortcuts buttons such as volume up, web browser etc.

The default driver installed seems to be Lenovo ThinkPad driver PS/2 keyboard (which the keyboard Is not). I uninstalled the driver, un-plugged keyboard and tried changing the driver to the standard driver and HID keyboard driver with no luck.

How can I get the keyboard to work in the Windows 10 app section?

Thank You

asked Sep 17 '16 at 12:45

TheIdiot

116113

This sounds like a hardware failure. My PS/2 keyboard has no problems on my system

– Ramhound
Sep 17 '16 at 12:49

@Ramhound Possibly but I don’t understand why it works for the desktop section. I thought it could be a driver or security issue between the keyboard and Win 10 Metro Section.

– TheIdiot
Sep 17 '16 at 12:54

1

The chances of it being a driver problem, is very unlikely, PS/2 driver hasn't changed in years. Have you tried a different keyboard?

– Ramhound
Sep 17 '16 at 20:28

@Ramhound - I was having the same issue, the keyboard works fine in other apps, but just not for the start menu or built-in windows 10 apps like the calculator.

– Tasgall
Jan 24 '18 at 9:26

@Tasgall If the keyboard works then it literally cannot be a driver problem

– Ramhound
Jan 24 '18 at 12:13

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How can I get the keyboard to work in the Windows 10 app section?

Thank You

asked Sep 17 '16 at 12:45

TheIdiot

116113

This sounds like a hardware failure. My PS/2 keyboard has no problems on my system

– Ramhound
Sep 17 '16 at 12:49

@Ramhound Possibly but I don’t understand why it works for the desktop section. I thought it could be a driver or security issue between the keyboard and Win 10 Metro Section.

– TheIdiot
Sep 17 '16 at 12:54

1

The chances of it being a driver problem, is very unlikely, PS/2 driver hasn't changed in years. Have you tried a different keyboard?

– Ramhound
Sep 17 '16 at 20:28

@Ramhound - I was having the same issue, the keyboard works fine in other apps, but just not for the start menu or built-in windows 10 apps like the calculator.

– Tasgall
Jan 24 '18 at 9:26

@Tasgall If the keyboard works then it literally cannot be a driver problem

– Ramhound
Jan 24 '18 at 12:13

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show 1 more comment

How can I get the keyboard to work in the Windows 10 app section?

Thank You

asked Sep 17 '16 at 12:45

TheIdiot

116113

How can I get the keyboard to work in the Windows 10 app section?

Thank You

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asked Sep 17 '16 at 12:45

TheIdiot

116113

asked Sep 17 '16 at 12:45

TheIdiot

116113

asked Sep 17 '16 at 12:45

TheIdiot

116113

asked Sep 17 '16 at 12:45

TheIdiot

116113

asked Sep 17 '16 at 12:45

TheIdiot

116113

This sounds like a hardware failure. My PS/2 keyboard has no problems on my system

– Ramhound
Sep 17 '16 at 12:49

@Ramhound Possibly but I don’t understand why it works for the desktop section. I thought it could be a driver or security issue between the keyboard and Win 10 Metro Section.

– TheIdiot
Sep 17 '16 at 12:54

1

The chances of it being a driver problem, is very unlikely, PS/2 driver hasn't changed in years. Have you tried a different keyboard?

– Ramhound
Sep 17 '16 at 20:28

@Ramhound - I was having the same issue, the keyboard works fine in other apps, but just not for the start menu or built-in windows 10 apps like the calculator.

– Tasgall
Jan 24 '18 at 9:26

@Tasgall If the keyboard works then it literally cannot be a driver problem

– Ramhound
Jan 24 '18 at 12:13

|
show 1 more comment

This sounds like a hardware failure. My PS/2 keyboard has no problems on my system

– Ramhound
Sep 17 '16 at 12:49

@Ramhound Possibly but I don’t understand why it works for the desktop section. I thought it could be a driver or security issue between the keyboard and Win 10 Metro Section.

– TheIdiot
Sep 17 '16 at 12:54

1

The chances of it being a driver problem, is very unlikely, PS/2 driver hasn't changed in years. Have you tried a different keyboard?

– Ramhound
Sep 17 '16 at 20:28

@Ramhound - I was having the same issue, the keyboard works fine in other apps, but just not for the start menu or built-in windows 10 apps like the calculator.

– Tasgall
Jan 24 '18 at 9:26

@Tasgall If the keyboard works then it literally cannot be a driver problem

– Ramhound
Jan 24 '18 at 12:13

This sounds like a hardware failure. My PS/2 keyboard has no problems on my system

– Ramhound
Sep 17 '16 at 12:49

@Ramhound Possibly but I don’t understand why it works for the desktop section. I thought it could be a driver or security issue between the keyboard and Win 10 Metro Section.

– TheIdiot
Sep 17 '16 at 12:54

The chances of it being a driver problem, is very unlikely, PS/2 driver hasn't changed in years. Have you tried a different keyboard?

– Ramhound
Sep 17 '16 at 20:28

@Ramhound - I was having the same issue, the keyboard works fine in other apps, but just not for the start menu or built-in windows 10 apps like the calculator.

– Tasgall
Jan 24 '18 at 9:26

@Tasgall If the keyboard works then it literally cannot be a driver problem

– Ramhound
Jan 24 '18 at 12:13

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4 Answers
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If you are still stuck try this simplest of the solution.

Press Win + R (to open Run )

copy paste and press enter to run this program. "C:Windowssystem32ctfmon.exe". it brings back the language bar and for me it allowed me to type in windows search, start menu and WINDOWS 10 apps again

I think it is due to missing Language bar or some think like that

answered Jan 17 '17 at 5:53

zas

45143

1

Wow, this worked for me. Now start menu reacts to keyboard again!. Thank you very much!

– Jakob Sternberg
Jul 16 '17 at 23:02

This is crazy, it worked

– hardkoded
Oct 13 '17 at 12:31

2

Is there a (preferred) way to ensure that ctfmon.exe runs on system startup? I can run it and the problem goes away but only until I reboot.

– Craig Silver
Nov 19 '17 at 5:52

add a comment |

I had the same problem. This is what worked for me:

Open Task manager.

Find Cortana or SearchUI on the Processes tab

Right click it - End task

edited Jan 28 at 7:52

answered Apr 4 '17 at 11:54

ctol

32124

The funniest thing is, this is the worst rated answer on this post but it did solve my problem.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:56

Seems like Cortana is having a bit o'fun with my keyboard.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:57

This just worked for me as well - zas' answer had no effect.

– verism
Jul 5 '17 at 9:15

2

"SearchUI.exe" on the details tab in task manager

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:04

If killing the process doesnt work, then restart the "Windows Search" service. From task manager, File-->Run then open cmd.exe with admin priv (checkbox). In the window that pops up, type sc stop WSearch and hit enter, then type sc start WSearch and hit enter

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:12

|
show 3 more comments

I solved the problem by ending the "search" process in task manager. (I have cortana disabled)

answered Dec 8 '17 at 13:05

Israel Saba

5111

add a comment |

Found this solution that worked for me:

http://www.tenforums.com/drivers-hardware/64757-keyboard-does-not-work-windows-store-apps.html

(Win+R > taskschd.msc > Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > TextServicesFramework. Right click MsCtfMonitor and choose Enable. Reboot your PC.)

answered Oct 23 '16 at 10:11

Gaspar Chaves

312

This answer helped me!

– BestR
Sep 1 '17 at 7:31

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4 Answers
4

active

oldest

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If you are still stuck try this simplest of the solution.

Press Win + R (to open Run )

copy paste and press enter to run this program. "C:Windowssystem32ctfmon.exe". it brings back the language bar and for me it allowed me to type in windows search, start menu and WINDOWS 10 apps again

I think it is due to missing Language bar or some think like that

answered Jan 17 '17 at 5:53

zas

45143

1

Wow, this worked for me. Now start menu reacts to keyboard again!. Thank you very much!

– Jakob Sternberg
Jul 16 '17 at 23:02

This is crazy, it worked

– hardkoded
Oct 13 '17 at 12:31

2

Is there a (preferred) way to ensure that ctfmon.exe runs on system startup? I can run it and the problem goes away but only until I reboot.

– Craig Silver
Nov 19 '17 at 5:52

add a comment |

If you are still stuck try this simplest of the solution.

Press Win + R (to open Run )

copy paste and press enter to run this program. "C:Windowssystem32ctfmon.exe". it brings back the language bar and for me it allowed me to type in windows search, start menu and WINDOWS 10 apps again

I think it is due to missing Language bar or some think like that

answered Jan 17 '17 at 5:53

zas

45143

1

Wow, this worked for me. Now start menu reacts to keyboard again!. Thank you very much!

– Jakob Sternberg
Jul 16 '17 at 23:02

This is crazy, it worked

– hardkoded
Oct 13 '17 at 12:31

2

Is there a (preferred) way to ensure that ctfmon.exe runs on system startup? I can run it and the problem goes away but only until I reboot.

– Craig Silver
Nov 19 '17 at 5:52

add a comment |

If you are still stuck try this simplest of the solution.

Press Win + R (to open Run )

copy paste and press enter to run this program. "C:Windowssystem32ctfmon.exe". it brings back the language bar and for me it allowed me to type in windows search, start menu and WINDOWS 10 apps again

I think it is due to missing Language bar or some think like that

answered Jan 17 '17 at 5:53

zas

45143

If you are still stuck try this simplest of the solution.

Press Win + R (to open Run )

copy paste and press enter to run this program. "C:Windowssystem32ctfmon.exe". it brings back the language bar and for me it allowed me to type in windows search, start menu and WINDOWS 10 apps again

I think it is due to missing Language bar or some think like that

answered Jan 17 '17 at 5:53

zas

45143

answered Jan 17 '17 at 5:53

zas

45143

answered Jan 17 '17 at 5:53

zas

45143

answered Jan 17 '17 at 5:53

zas

45143

1

Wow, this worked for me. Now start menu reacts to keyboard again!. Thank you very much!

– Jakob Sternberg
Jul 16 '17 at 23:02

This is crazy, it worked

– hardkoded
Oct 13 '17 at 12:31

2

Is there a (preferred) way to ensure that ctfmon.exe runs on system startup? I can run it and the problem goes away but only until I reboot.

– Craig Silver
Nov 19 '17 at 5:52

add a comment |

1

Wow, this worked for me. Now start menu reacts to keyboard again!. Thank you very much!

– Jakob Sternberg
Jul 16 '17 at 23:02

This is crazy, it worked

– hardkoded
Oct 13 '17 at 12:31

2

Is there a (preferred) way to ensure that ctfmon.exe runs on system startup? I can run it and the problem goes away but only until I reboot.

– Craig Silver
Nov 19 '17 at 5:52

Wow, this worked for me. Now start menu reacts to keyboard again!. Thank you very much!

– Jakob Sternberg
Jul 16 '17 at 23:02

This is crazy, it worked

– hardkoded
Oct 13 '17 at 12:31

Is there a (preferred) way to ensure that ctfmon.exe runs on system startup? I can run it and the problem goes away but only until I reboot.

– Craig Silver
Nov 19 '17 at 5:52

add a comment |

I had the same problem. This is what worked for me:

Open Task manager.

Find Cortana or SearchUI on the Processes tab

Right click it - End task

edited Jan 28 at 7:52

answered Apr 4 '17 at 11:54

ctol

32124

The funniest thing is, this is the worst rated answer on this post but it did solve my problem.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:56

Seems like Cortana is having a bit o'fun with my keyboard.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:57

This just worked for me as well - zas' answer had no effect.

– verism
Jul 5 '17 at 9:15

2

"SearchUI.exe" on the details tab in task manager

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:04

If killing the process doesnt work, then restart the "Windows Search" service. From task manager, File-->Run then open cmd.exe with admin priv (checkbox). In the window that pops up, type sc stop WSearch and hit enter, then type sc start WSearch and hit enter

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:12

|
show 3 more comments

I had the same problem. This is what worked for me:

Open Task manager.

Find Cortana or SearchUI on the Processes tab

Right click it - End task

edited Jan 28 at 7:52

answered Apr 4 '17 at 11:54

ctol

32124

The funniest thing is, this is the worst rated answer on this post but it did solve my problem.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:56

Seems like Cortana is having a bit o'fun with my keyboard.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:57

This just worked for me as well - zas' answer had no effect.

– verism
Jul 5 '17 at 9:15

2

"SearchUI.exe" on the details tab in task manager

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:04

If killing the process doesnt work, then restart the "Windows Search" service. From task manager, File-->Run then open cmd.exe with admin priv (checkbox). In the window that pops up, type sc stop WSearch and hit enter, then type sc start WSearch and hit enter

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:12

|
show 3 more comments

I had the same problem. This is what worked for me:

Open Task manager.

Find Cortana or SearchUI on the Processes tab

Right click it - End task

edited Jan 28 at 7:52

answered Apr 4 '17 at 11:54

ctol

32124

I had the same problem. This is what worked for me:

Open Task manager.

Find Cortana or SearchUI on the Processes tab

Right click it - End task

edited Jan 28 at 7:52

answered Apr 4 '17 at 11:54

ctol

32124

edited Jan 28 at 7:52

answered Apr 4 '17 at 11:54

ctol

32124

answered Apr 4 '17 at 11:54

ctol

32124

answered Apr 4 '17 at 11:54

ctol

32124

The funniest thing is, this is the worst rated answer on this post but it did solve my problem.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:56

Seems like Cortana is having a bit o'fun with my keyboard.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:57

This just worked for me as well - zas' answer had no effect.

– verism
Jul 5 '17 at 9:15

2

"SearchUI.exe" on the details tab in task manager

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:04

If killing the process doesnt work, then restart the "Windows Search" service. From task manager, File-->Run then open cmd.exe with admin priv (checkbox). In the window that pops up, type sc stop WSearch and hit enter, then type sc start WSearch and hit enter

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:12

|
show 3 more comments

The funniest thing is, this is the worst rated answer on this post but it did solve my problem.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:56

Seems like Cortana is having a bit o'fun with my keyboard.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:57

This just worked for me as well - zas' answer had no effect.

– verism
Jul 5 '17 at 9:15

2

"SearchUI.exe" on the details tab in task manager

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:04

If killing the process doesnt work, then restart the "Windows Search" service. From task manager, File-->Run then open cmd.exe with admin priv (checkbox). In the window that pops up, type sc stop WSearch and hit enter, then type sc start WSearch and hit enter

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:12

The funniest thing is, this is the worst rated answer on this post but it did solve my problem.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:56

Seems like Cortana is having a bit o'fun with my keyboard.

– Sebastien
Apr 18 '17 at 13:57

This just worked for me as well - zas' answer had no effect.

– verism
Jul 5 '17 at 9:15

"SearchUI.exe" on the details tab in task manager

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:04

If killing the process doesnt work, then restart the "Windows Search" service. From task manager, File-->Run then open cmd.exe with admin priv (checkbox). In the window that pops up, type sc stop WSearch and hit enter, then type sc start WSearch and hit enter

– StingyJack
Jul 9 '17 at 21:12

|
show 3 more comments

I solved the problem by ending the "search" process in task manager. (I have cortana disabled)

answered Dec 8 '17 at 13:05

Israel Saba

5111

add a comment |

I solved the problem by ending the "search" process in task manager. (I have cortana disabled)

answered Dec 8 '17 at 13:05

Israel Saba

5111

add a comment |

I solved the problem by ending the "search" process in task manager. (I have cortana disabled)

answered Dec 8 '17 at 13:05

Israel Saba

5111

I solved the problem by ending the "search" process in task manager. (I have cortana disabled)

answered Dec 8 '17 at 13:05

Israel Saba

5111

answered Dec 8 '17 at 13:05

Israel Saba

5111

answered Dec 8 '17 at 13:05

Israel Saba

5111

answered Dec 8 '17 at 13:05

Israel Saba

5111

add a comment |

Found this solution that worked for me:

http://www.tenforums.com/drivers-hardware/64757-keyboard-does-not-work-windows-store-apps.html

(Win+R > taskschd.msc > Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > TextServicesFramework. Right click MsCtfMonitor and choose Enable. Reboot your PC.)

answered Oct 23 '16 at 10:11

Gaspar Chaves

312

This answer helped me!

– BestR
Sep 1 '17 at 7:31

add a comment |

Found this solution that worked for me:

http://www.tenforums.com/drivers-hardware/64757-keyboard-does-not-work-windows-store-apps.html

(Win+R > taskschd.msc > Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > TextServicesFramework. Right click MsCtfMonitor and choose Enable. Reboot your PC.)

answered Oct 23 '16 at 10:11

Gaspar Chaves

312

This answer helped me!

– BestR
Sep 1 '17 at 7:31

add a comment |

Found this solution that worked for me:

http://www.tenforums.com/drivers-hardware/64757-keyboard-does-not-work-windows-store-apps.html

(Win+R > taskschd.msc > Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > TextServicesFramework. Right click MsCtfMonitor and choose Enable. Reboot your PC.)

answered Oct 23 '16 at 10:11

Gaspar Chaves

312

Found this solution that worked for me:

http://www.tenforums.com/drivers-hardware/64757-keyboard-does-not-work-windows-store-apps.html

(Win+R > taskschd.msc > Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > TextServicesFramework. Right click MsCtfMonitor and choose Enable. Reboot your PC.)

answered Oct 23 '16 at 10:11

Gaspar Chaves

312

answered Oct 23 '16 at 10:11

Gaspar Chaves

312

answered Oct 23 '16 at 10:11

Gaspar Chaves

312

answered Oct 23 '16 at 10:11

Gaspar Chaves

312

This answer helped me!

– BestR
Sep 1 '17 at 7:31

add a comment |

This answer helped me!

– BestR
Sep 1 '17 at 7:31

This answer helped me!

– BestR
Sep 1 '17 at 7:31

add a comment |

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