Fix: My Computer Won't Let Me Type in My Password [WiFi, Login Screen]

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If you can’t type the Wifi password in Windows 10 or 11, a hard reset might do the trick ?

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Users of the Windows operating system keep asking what they need to do when they can’t typepasswords. Somecan’t even type in the Command Prompt.

If your computer won’t let you type in your password, be it a WiFi one or simply a log-in one, you’re pretty much locked out.

Why can’t I type my Wifi password on my laptop?Well, that’s the big question and that’s exactly what we shall try to answer.

Why won’t my computer allow me to type in my password?

Some of the known causes include installation issues, orhardware-related errors, which can either be resolved by a quick hard reset or by troubleshooting the hardware and devices you may be using.

However, sometimes performing a hard reset or using the troubleshooter may not yield the desired results, but we’ve compiled a set of solutions that you can try and see if it helps.

What’s more, the issue can take more than one shape. Let’s have a look at commonly reported problems related to password insertion in the Windows OS:

How do I fix my WiFi password not typing in Windows 10 and 11?

? One of the ways to quickly help when you can’t type passwords in Windows 10 is to perform a hard reset. To do that, hold down the power button for about thirty seconds to shut down the computer.

? You can also check the hardware and devices troubleshooter and see what it lists as potential causes for the issue.

? Another solution you can try real quick is to replace your keyboard, use a different one, or alternatively boot up, then unplug your keyboard from the port and plug it back in.

If these general troubleshooting fixes don’t resolve the problem, try the other specific solutions below.

1. Use Ease of Access to get the on-screen keyboard

if you need more helpfixing a keyboard driver error in Windows 10, don’t worry we got your back. Also, if you’re using a USB keyboard, try connecting it to a different USB port and see if it helps.

2. Disable Toggle and Sticky keys

Sometimes Sticky Keys could hinder you from typing yourpassword, so you may need to disable the function. To do this:

3. Create a new user account

You can create a new user profile then change settings to administrator privileges, and check if the problem persists. To do this:

If the keyboard works, then it may mean your other user profile is corrupted.

You can try the following in case of a corrupted user profile:

4. Boot in Safe Mode

Safe mode starts up your computer with limited files and drivers but Windows will still run. If you still can’t typepasswordsin Windows 10, check whether it occurs while your computer is inSafe mode.

Follow these steps to start your computer inSafe Mode:

If the issue isn’t there while inSafe mode, then your default settings and basic drivers are not contributing to the issue.

If it persists inSafe Mode, then your drivers have a problem, so you can update the chipset drivers and see if it goes away.

5. Perform Automatic Repair

The Windows Recovery tool can fix certain system problems by scanning your computer for the problem, then trying to fix it so your computer can start and run correctly.

Once the repair is complete, try typing yourpasswordagain to see whether the issue persists.

6. Reinstall Windows

Follow the rest of the setup instructions to finish installing Windows 10.

Did any of these solutions help? Let us know in the comments section below.

Fix: My Computer Won’t Let Me Type in My Password [WiFi, Login Screen]#

Why won’t my computer allow me to type in my password?#

How do I fix my WiFi password not typing in Windows 10 and 11?#

1. Use Ease of Access to get the on-screen keyboard#

2. Disable Toggle and Sticky keys#

3. Create a new user account#

4. Boot in Safe Mode#

5. Perform Automatic Repair#

6. Reinstall Windows#

Fix: My Computer Won’t Let Me Type in My Password [WiFi, Login Screen]