{"id":14251,"date":"2023-03-31T17:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T11:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=14251"},"modified":"2023-03-31T11:29:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T05:59:26","slug":"what-to-do-if-the-enter-key-is-not-working-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/what-to-do-if-the-enter-key-is-not-working-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If the Enter Key Is Not Working on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to execute a command or need to change a paragraph while curating a document, the Enter key does it all. But if it stops working, then?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many users have encountered the Enter key not working issue, and in this post, we will address the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Enter key on any Windows PC is the most critical. While a majority of the keys are either value input keys or used in combination, the Enter key has the potential to work as an individual entity and can be used for multiple things. When it stops working for any user, making the most out of a PC can become difficult.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, the Enter key not working issue can be easily rectified. There are a few ways you can approach the issue and resolve it. Check them out in the next section and fix the error yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why Is Enter Key Not Working on My Laptop\/PC?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we jump into the fixes, let us quickly take a look at what are the possible reasons behind the Enter key not working on your laptop or PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have spilled something on your keyboard.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an issue with the connection or power supply<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are driver issues with the keyboard you are using.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You had tried to remap your keyboard but that malfunctioned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardware issues have developed over time due to rough usage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reasons appear to be casual but can cause the Enter Key to malfunction in your PC in no time. Even if you are careful while using the keyboard, the issue may arise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-drivers-on-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">if your PC is not updated regularly<\/a> or the keyboard drivers are corrupt or outdated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ways to Fix the Enter Key is Not Working Issue on PC<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While using your system, if you realize that the Enter key is not working, you can try the following practices to rectify the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 1 &#8211; Restart Your System<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you first experience the Enter key not working issue, restart your system. Especially if you have Windows updates waiting for a reboot. When your PC has been on for a long time, the input keys like the spacebar and the Enter key often end up misconfiguring themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quick restart can refresh these keys and restore their functionality. If you are on a PC, you are advised to shut down the PC and remove the power source for a few minutes. What it does is remove any misconfigured memory of your system and give it a completely fresh start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are on a laptop, long pressing the power button can help achieve similar results. A quick restart of your system may revive the Enter key on your keyboard. Hence the method is worth trying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 2 &#8211; Check if the Keyboard is Working on Other Devices<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach only works for desktop computers. If you have a USB keyboard, simply plug it out from your system and plug it in on a different one. Try using the Enter key on that system. You will soon realize whether the issue lies in the keyboard hardware or your PC\u2019s software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Enter key is working fine on a different system, chances are that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/keyboard-suddenly-stopped-working-how-to-fix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keyboard drivers require a quick update on your PC<\/a>. The easiest way to update drivers is to use the best driver updating tool. If the keyboard faces a similar issue on the connected device, the possibility of a malfunctioning keyboard goes higher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the exact situation is always better, or all your efforts will be useless. Once you have confirmed that your keyboard is working properly with other systems, move on to the subsequent fixes. Otherwise, you should look forward to servicing your keyboard so the hardware issue can be resolved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 3 &#8211; Re-install Your Keyboard to Re-activate the Enter Key<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes when you have used a keyboard for a longer period, you might face the Enter key not working error. It is completely understandable, and there\u2019s nothing to worry about. All you have to do is re-install the device on your system and see if the error is fixed. Here\u2019s how you do it &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press Windows + R to open the run search<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In run search, use the command devmgmt.msc\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14252 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/type-command-in-run-search-bar-to-re-install-keyboard.png\" alt=\"type command in run search bar to re-install keyboard\" width=\"449\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/type-command-in-run-search-bar-to-re-install-keyboard.png 449w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/type-command-in-run-search-bar-to-re-install-keyboard-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will open your Device Manager.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14253 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/in-Device-Manager-find-keyboard.png\" alt=\"in Device Manager find keyboard\" width=\"512\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/in-Device-Manager-find-keyboard.png 512w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/in-Device-Manager-find-keyboard-300x294.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Device Manager, spot the keyboard.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click on it, and you will find the option to uninstall.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14254 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/right-click-to-uninstall-keyboard.png\" alt=\"right click to uninstall keyboard\" width=\"485\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/right-click-to-uninstall-keyboard.png 485w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/right-click-to-uninstall-keyboard-300x122.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on it, and the Device Manager will uninstall the device.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After uninstalling the device, click the Action tab of your Device Manager.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14255 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/In-Action-tab-select-scan-for-hardware-changes.png\" alt=\"In Action tab select scan for hardware changes\" width=\"444\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/In-Action-tab-select-scan-for-hardware-changes.png 444w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/In-Action-tab-select-scan-for-hardware-changes-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Scan for hardware changes option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The connected keyboard should be re-installed by the system.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the process ends, check the Enter key should work. If the issue persists, move on to the next fix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 4 &#8211; Install Keyboard Driver Updates<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the keyboard is one of a PC&#8217;s most important input devices, people often forget about the keyboard drivers. Most of the time, the updates are included with the Windows Updates you install. However, sometimes, your keyboard may require manual driver updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-outdated-drivers-in-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missing drivers is also one of the biggest reasons<\/a> Enter key stops working on a PC. You can update your keyboard drivers in two ways &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first is the traditional way to go to your device manager and select the keyboard to update drivers using Windows Driver Updater wizard. The process takes ages as it takes longer to finish the update. On the other hand, you can automate the driver update process using the Advanced Driver Updater.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new-age tool that allows you to update all the outdated drivers on your PC in a single click. Now that is interesting and better, isn\u2019t it? To use the tool and update your keyboard drivers, follow the below steps &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong> &#8211; Download the Advanced Driver Updater on your PC using the link below.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14251,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/14251\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'what-to-do-if-the-enter-key-is-not-working-on-windows', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong> &#8211; Install the software and run it to find the Start Scan Now option on the home screen.<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12497 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/start-scan-with-advanced-driver-updater.png\" alt=\"start scan with advanced driver updater\" width=\"512\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/start-scan-with-advanced-driver-updater.png 512w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/start-scan-with-advanced-driver-updater-300x231.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong> &#8211; Click on the Start Scan Now button, and the software will initiate the search for outdated drivers on your computer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13777 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/scanning-is-in-progress-to-find-outdated-drivers.png\" alt=\"scanning is in progress to find outdated drivers\" width=\"512\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/scanning-is-in-progress-to-find-outdated-drivers.png 512w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/scanning-is-in-progress-to-find-outdated-drivers-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong> &#8211; Once the search is over, you will see a list of all the outdated devices on your computer, including your keyboard.\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13843 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-on-Update-all-to-update-outdated-driver.png\" alt=\"Click on Update all to update outdated driver\" width=\"512\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-on-Update-all-to-update-outdated-driver.png 512w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-on-Update-all-to-update-outdated-driver-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong> &#8211; Click the Update All option to update all the selected outdated drivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 5 steps can fix almost all the issues related to outdated drivers on your computer. The software is powerful enough to identify outdated drivers and show compatible updates.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have updated the drivers, give your PC a restart, and you will realize that your keyboard&#8217;s Enter key is working. It is always better to fix the issue than to look for an<\/span> enter key not working alternative<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it can become difficult to get used to an alternative and not all keyboards allow remapping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if your laptop\/PC allows you to remap keyboard keys, you can surely opt for it till you have resolved the issue completely.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">From Not Working to Now Working! Fix Your Enter Key Today<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These Enter key fixes have been tried and tested by our tech experts, and thousands of readers depend on them. The Enter key plays a vital role in the overall ecosystem of a PC. Hence, it is better to fix any errors with the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a connected device shows signs of malfunctioning, restarting can restore it. Else it is a driver issue. You are good to go in both cases, as you now have fixes available. Download the Advanced Driver Updater and use it frequently to avoid such issues from happening in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is all for this post. If you have any queries, feel free to drop them in the comments section. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Next Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/keyboard-arrow-keys-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Solution] Keyboard Arrow Keys Not Working Issue ? Try These Fixes!<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fix-microsoft-mouse-and-keyboard-center-not-detecting-mouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fix For Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center Not Detecting Mouse<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you want to execute a command or need to change a paragraph while curating a document, the Enter key does it all. 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