If youve ever had a repeating key, you will know how annoying it can be.
It may even interfere with your thought flow, killing your productivity throughout the day.
Here are a few troubleshooting steps to take to fix those pesky repeat letters.
Start
Simple
As with any computer issue, its important to tackle the simplest troubleshooting steps first.
If you have another keyboard, plug it in and start typing.
This will help you narrow down whether your existing keyboard is the problem.
Clean & Repair Keys
The next fairly simple step is to clean your keyboard.
Shut the computer down and turn the keyboard upside down to shake out any loose debris.
Wipe the keys down and used canned air to loosen any dirt that might be trapped.
you might then turn the keyboard upside down again to eliminate what the canned air has dislodged.
On a Windows 10 machine, go toStart > parameters > Update and Security > Windows Update.
To do this, youll need toboot your system in safe mode.
If it does, its likely a software issue.
If youre experiencing duplicate keys on more than one key, this could be the culprit.
TypeKeyboardin the Spotlight Search bar to open your keyboard tweaks.
In the Keyboard tab, toggle Key Repeat toOff.
Reset
to Default
In Windows 10, you canreset your keyboardto its factory parameters.
Go toWindows configs > Time & Language > Region and Language.
This will reset the keyboard.
With a Mac, you’ve got the option to reset your keyboard by resetting the Mac SMC.
ChooseApple > Shut Down.
Hold for ten seconds, then release all keys.
When you press your power button again, your machine will boot up.
