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FIX: On-screen keyboard keeps popping up in Windows 10/11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Some users have stated on forums thatWindows 10‘son-screen keyboardkeeps popping up. Theon-screen keyboardpops up on the login screen each time they boot up.
It can also pop up more randomly when users open various windows. This is how you can fix anon-screen keyboardthat pops up with some regularity inWindows 10.
What to do if the on-screen keyboard pops up automatically?
1. Turn off the on-screen keyboard settings
You can usually fix an on-screen keyboard that keeps popping up by adjusting theon-screen keyboardsettings.
Note thatWindows 10includeson-screen keyboardsettings in both the Settings app andControl Panel.
You can switch theon-screen keyboardoff via both the Settings app andControl Panelas above explained.
If you need to use a professional on-screen keyboard but the default one from Windows has this pop-up issue, we strongly recommend you a dedicated tool that can help you use the virtual keyboard for your personal use.
⇒Get Comfort On-Screen Keyboard Pro
You can’t openControl Panelon Windows 10?Check out this step-by-step guideto find a solution.
2. Remove software from the system Start-up
Some programs automatically open theon-screen keyboardinWindows 10. So the keyboard might be popping up on your desktop or laptop because of recently installed third-partysoftware.
As such, disabling third-party programs is a potential resolution.
You can’t get Task Manager to work on Windows 10? Don’t worry,this complete guidewill offer the solution.
Alternatively, you could clean boot Windows. Clean booting Windows will automatically get rid of all the third-party softwarestartup items and services. You can clean boot Windows 10 as follows.
Need more info on how to add or remove startup apps? Check outthis articleto find everything you need to know.
3. Switch off the touch keyboard service in Windows
4. Edit the Registry
Can’t access Registry Editor? Things aren’t as scary as they seem. Check outthis guideand solve the issue quickly.
5. Roll Windows back to a restore point
As mentioned, theon-screen keyboardpopping up might be due to recently installed third-partysoftware. You can remove recently installed third-party software with the System Restore utility.
That will roll Windows back to a restore point and removesoftwareyou installed after the selected date.
Thus,System Restoremight fix the issue so long as you select a restore point that will remove thesoftwarewhich is opening theon-screen keyboard.
If you want to know how to create asystem restorepoint,take a look at this step-by-step guide.
A restore point is very useful and can save you from a lot of headaches, so be sure to create one with the help of the above-mentioned guide.
If System Restore isn’t working, don’t panic. Checkthis useful guideand set things right once again.
Those resolutions will probably ensure that theon-screen keyboardpopping up in Windows 10 won’t happen anymore. However, remember that theon-screen keyboardcan come in handy intablet mode.
You can still manually open it by enteringoskin Run even when theon-screen keyboardsettings aren’t selected in Windows.
If you have any suggestions or questions, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments section below, and we’ll be sure to take a look.
More about the topics:Keyboard issues,keyboard software,windows 10
Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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