The virtual keyboard (on-screen keyboard) is a very useful tool when using a Windows computer, especially if there is a problem with the physical keyboard. This article will introduce in detail how to bring up the virtual keyboard in Windows system and provide solutions for the virtual keyboard not responding.
1. Apply through Settings
The Settings app is the core management tool of the Windows system, which allows users to perform various system configurations, including calling up the virtual keyboard.
- Open your computer's Settings and select the Ease of Access option.
- In the left-hand menu, select Keyboard.
- In the right window, find the "Use on-screen keyboard" option and turn it on.
2. Pass the "Run" command
The "Run" command is a shortcut tool in the Windows system that allows users to quickly open various system applications by entering commands.
- Press the "Win + R" key combination to open the "Run" dialog box.
- Enter "osk" in the dialog box and press "Enter".
3. Go through the Start menu
The Start menu is the main navigation tool of the Windows system, through which users can access various applications and settings.
Enter on-screen keyboard in the search bar in the lower-left corner of the screen, and in the search results, tap the on-screen keyboard app.
4. Through the "Control Panel"
The "Control Panel" is a traditional management tool for the Windows system, through which users can perform various system configurations, including calling up the virtual keyboard.
Open the Control Panel, select the Ease of Access Center, and tap on the Launch On-Screen Keyboard option.
Fifth, the solution that the virtual keyboard can't be called
In some cases, you may find that you are unable to bring up the virtual keyboard of your Windows system. Here are some common solutions to help you solve this problem.
1. Check whether the virtual keyboard service is running
The virtual keyboard relies on Windows' Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service to function. If the service doesn't start, the virtual keyboard won't work.
- Press the "Win + R" key combination to open the "Run" dialog box.
- 输入“services.msc”，然后按下“回车”键。
- 在服务列表中找到“Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service”。
- Right-click on the service and select "Start". If the service is already running, select Restart.
2. Update or reinstall the driver
Outdated or corrupted drivers can cause the virtual keyboard to not work properly. Updating or reinstalling the driver can resolve the issue.
- Open Device Manager, in the Device Manager window, find the Keyboard option, right-click on your keyboard device, and select Update Driver.
- If the driver update fails, you can directly update it with one click in the driver's life, and finally restart the computer to take effect.
3. Restart Explorer
Sometimes, there is a problem with the explorer that can cause the virtual keyboard to not work properly. Restarting Explorer resolves this issue.
- 按下“Ctrl + Shift + Esc”组合键，打开任务管理器。
- In the Processes tab, find Windows Explorer, right-click and select Restart.
The above is how to bring up the virtual keyboard of the computer. Hope it helps. If you encounter problems related to the network card, graphics card, Bluetooth, sound card, etc., you can download "Drive Life" for detection and repair, and at the same time, Drive Life supports driver download, driver installation, driver backup, etc., and you can flexibly install drivers.