Based on the Windows 8.1 Preview release, this guide introduces new features and capabilities, with scenario-based advice on how Windows 8.1 can meet the needs of your business. Press WinKey+C on your keyboard or move your mouse 8 Chapter 1 . Found inside – Secure Boot One of the more controversial features of Windows 8.1 is Secure Boot. Most internal laptop keyboards are still connected via the PS/2 port. Step (3): In the Local Group Policy Editor window, go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device ⦠â Type in âdevmgmt.mscâ and hit enter. Click the On Screen Keyboard slider button to turn it on. If you are on Windows 10 then you can follow following instructions to effectively disable laptop keyboard. Afterward, press the “OK” button on the main screen. The Keyboard Locker icon changes to indicate that the keyboard is locked. I was able to reproduce this issue on multiple devices as well so it’s not an isolated incident.18 posts. Side Note, on the systems with this setting enabled, they were also emmiting a “clicking” sound each time I pressed a key”ĭisabled that setting and BAM!, keyboard started working again. Sure enough, the Filter Keys setting was enabled on the two systems that working. I went to the Charms menu > Change PC Settings> Ease of Access > Keyboard on each of my Windows 8.1 (Update) systems. Ok, so I wasn’t running Windows 7, but I decided to check it out anyways. Considering the fact that my desktop wasn’t running in UEFI mode, I quickly ruled that out as a possible solution.Īt last after a few minutes of searching (and countless attempts at reinstalling drivers), I came across this Microsoft Community entry: I found a number of entries from last year with the initial release of Windows 8.1 however many of them suggested changing a BIOS setting related to UEFI. Ok, on to Bing to search out for possible solutions since all of these systems were working last Friday. So, I grabbed my Windows 8.1 laptop (yes, I have many many devices to test with). Again, not what I wanted to deal with on a Monday morning. I grabbed my Surface Pro 2 (also running Windows 8.1 Update)… Same issue. Ok, no worries, I have other systems I can use to troubleshoot with. Not exactly what I wanted to deal with on a Monday morning. Windows Key, all individual characters function keys, etc. I sat down and logged in as usual, however, once at my Windows 8.1 Update desktop, the keyboard stopped working.
This morning I came into my office to find myself with a lovely little surprise.
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