Although Windows 11 has introduced a number of interesting new features, it could occasionally experience performance concerns. Slow keyboard responsiveness is one of the most irritating issues customers could experience. Don't worry; we've got you covered if you find yourself typing away only to have your input lag or not register at all. In this blog post, we'll look at four efficient fixes for Windows 11's poor keyboard responsiveness so you may resume typing at your preferred speed.
Look for Updates
Making sure your system is updated is essential because bug fixes and performance enhancements frequently arrive with Windows updates. Here is how to go about it:
- Your keyboard's Windows key should be depressed.
- Click the Settings app after typing "Settings" into the search box.
- Choose "Windows Update" from the left-hand menu in the Settings window.
- Let Windows check for any available updates by clicking "Check for updates" on the right-hand side of the screen.
- Install any updates you find by downloading them. If prompted, restart your computer.
Update keyboard drivers
Incompatible or outdated keyboard drivers can also cause issues with reaction time. updating your keyboard's drivers requires:
- In the list that appears, choose "Device Manager" by pressing Windows + X.
- Find the "Keyboards" category in the Device Manager window and expand it.
- "Update driver" can be chosen by right-clicking on the keyboard's driver.
- Select "Search automatically for updated driver software" to instruct Windows to look for the most recent driver.
- To finish the update, adhere to the instructions displayed on screen.
Turn off the filter keys
A Windows accessibility feature called Filter Keys occasionally causes keyboard input delays. Take the following actions to disable it:
- By pressing the Windows key and entering "Ease of Access Keyboard Settings," the related settings page will be displayed.
- Go down the page and select "Keyboard."
- Locate the "Use Filter Keys" setting and turn it off.
Adjust the keyboard repeat rate
- To display the Run dialog box, press the Windows + R keys.
- To launch the Control Panel, enter "control" and press Enter.
- Set the "View by" option in the Control Panel to "Large icons" or "Small icons."
- To open the Keyboard Properties window, click "Keyboard".
- Set your preferred Repeat delay and Repeat rate in the Speed tab. Keyboard responsiveness might be enhanced with a shorter delay and a faster rate.
- To preserve your settings, click OK after selecting Apply.