Why the keyboard does not work in the game

Many users have a problem when they launch some games or programs. The keyboard stops responding to signals or does it wrong. A malfunction may occur for several reasons. Let us see why these reasons arise in games.

Possible causes of failure

There are several main reasons for this failure.

Outdated driver

Sometimes software becomes obsolete, and it violates the performance of the connected devices. Keyboard or mouse is no exception. therefore the best solution is to update the software. To do this, just go to the official website of the manufacturer. Here select the required model, download and install the latest drivers.

REFERENCE! You can find out the device model from the technical documentation that comes with the device.

An alternative method is also available.

• Go to the menu "Start" - "Control Panel" - "Keyboard" - "Properties".
• In the menu that opens, you can see the model of the connected device.

Update issue

Modern OS itself downloads and installs the latest drivers or other software. When if new programs are not suitable for the connected device or the installation process was interrupted, the device may be disrupted. To eliminate this fault there are two ways.

• Reinstall software. In order for the system itself to reinstall the software, it is enough to disconnect the keyboard from the USB connector. And then reconnect it. After that, the automatic search and installation of the necessary software will begin.
• Driver rollback. If the violation of the device functionality occurred after the next OS update, the driver should be rolled back. To do this, just go to the "Start" menu - "Control Panel" - "Keyboard". In the menu that opens, select the "Hardware" tab and click on the "Properties" button. Then select the "Driver" sub-item and select the "Rollback" option. After that, the installation of the initial software version will automatically begin.

What to do if the keyboard does not work in the game

• If at the start of the game the keyboard does not work completely or its functionality is impaired, Perhaps the reason is in the USB connector. You should check its performance by connecting to another port.
• There are cases when the keyboard works when you start a game or application, but the device performs completely different commands. Maybe, problem in the settings of the game itself. To do this, go to the settings of the game itself and reassign the keys again.
• The problem can also occur if headphones connected to USB. To eliminate this option, you should disable them during the game or reconnect via the standard mini jack 3.5 mm.

REFERENCE! If, after reinstalling the software and making all the adjustments, the problem persists, it may be hardware.

In order to check the keys for performance, you should go to specialized services (for example, key-test.ru). On this site you can check not only the functionality of all the buttons on the keyboard, but also check the response speed and other parameters.