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FIX: Keyboard not working in Turbo C [Full Guide]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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TurboC++ is compiling software that runs within DOSBox. Some users have posted on Microsoft’s forum thatkeyboardis not working in TurboC.

For those users, allkeyboardinput doesn’t work or they can’t input certain keys in TurboC++ DOSBox. One user said this in anMS forum post:

I used DOSBox on my laptop, but from the last two days it’s not taking any of keyboard input, like not accepting arrow keys too. The problem listed above is specially for Turbo C++ compiler.

Luckily, there’s a way to fix this issue, and in today’s article, we’re going to show you how to fix it.

What can I do if the keyboard is not working in Turbo C?

1. Uninstall dedicated anti-keylogging software

Uninstallinganti-keylogging apps, like Spyshelter and Zemana AntiLogger could help if thekeyboardis not working in TurboC++.

If you want to get rid of the program’s leftovers, use atrusted uninstaller utilitythat can remove any software without a trace. That utility removes more leftover files than Windows’ built-in uninstaller.

Furthermore, some of the greatest removal tools pack in some unique features, such as an Install Monitor. The Install Monitor logs software installation system changes for users to view.

You can also remove toolbars and plugins for browsers with the uninstaller Toolbars & Plug-ins feature.

2. Disable anti-keylogging settings in antivirus software

Users have fixed TurboC++ DOSBoxkeyboardinput by disabling anti-keylogging settings within third-partyantivirus software.

Open a third-party antivirus utility you have installed, and look for an anti-keylogging option in it settings like the one shown above. Disable the anti-keylogging option and the issue with Enter key not working in TurboC++ should be gone.

3. Make sure Windows 10’s keylogging is enabled

4. Clean boot Windows

Note:You can restore your original startup configuration by selecting theLoad startupoptionin MSConfig. Click theEnable allbutton on theServicestab to restore disabled services.

5. Uninstall additional keyboard drivers

This is a simple solution, but it might work if yourkeyboardis not working in TurboC++ in Windows 10.

6. Press the NumLk key to fix numeric keypad input

If it’s only Numpad keys that don’t work, you might need to enable Num Lock.

Press the NumLk key around the Numpad to enable the numerical keypad. Then try inputting some numbers withthe Numpad.

The above resolutions will likely fix thekeyboardnot working in TurboCfor the majority of users.

Did you found a different solution on your own? Share it with us in the comments section.

FIX: Keyboard not working in Turbo C [Full Guide]#

What can I do if the keyboard is not working in Turbo C?#

1. Uninstall dedicated anti-keylogging software#

2. Disable anti-keylogging settings in antivirus software#

3. Make sure Windows 10’s keylogging is enabled#

4. Clean boot Windows#

5. Uninstall additional keyboard drivers#

6. Press the NumLk key to fix numeric keypad input#