Reset Any Keyboard to Default Settings on Windows 11 & 10 (Fix Wrong Keys & Shortcuts)
Aug 23, 2025
Is your keyboard typing the wrong letters, shortcuts not working, or keys acting strange on Windows 11 or Windows 10? Don’t worry, you can reset your keyboard to its default settings in just a few simple steps.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you two easy methods to reset your keyboard:
🖥️ Method 1: Device Manager Reset
Open Device Manager
Uninstall your keyboard driver
Restart and let Windows reinstall it automatically
🌐 Method 2: Language & Layout Reset
Go to Settings → Time & Language → Language & Region
Add a temporary language (like English Canada)
Restart your PC
Switch back to your original language to restore default settings
These fixes solve common issues like:
Keyboard typing random letters
Wrong keyboard layout in Windows 11/10
Shortcuts and hotkeys not responding
Corrupted or outdated keyboard drivers
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