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You may notice that your keyboard keeps disconnecting when playing games on a Windows PC if the game places a higher demand on your system’s USB controllers and power management.
What makes it particularly perplexing is that the keyboard often works perfectly fine for everyday desktop use, but fails only when a game is running.
In this video, we will discuss this issue and explore potential solutions if your keyboard keeps disconnecting while playing games on a PC.
Post link: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/keyboard-disconnecting-when-playing-games-on-pc
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Is your keyboard disconnecting when playing games on PC?
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Then you are at the right place as here is how to fix it.
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Let’s get started. This is The Windows Club.
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You may notice that your keyboard keeps disconnecting when playing games on a Windows
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PC if the game places a higher demand on your system’s USB controllers and power management.
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What makes it particularly perplexing is that the keyboard often works perfectly
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fine for everyday desktop use, only failing when a game is running.
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In this video, we will discuss this issue and explore potential solutions
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if your keyboard keeps disconnecting while playing games on a PC. Let’s get started!
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By disabling USB Selective Suspend Settings, we can prevent Windows
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from misinterpreting the rapid, constant key presses of gaming as inactivity.
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Here’s is how to do so: Open the Control Panel by searching
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for it in the Start Menu. Go to Power Options.
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Click on Change plan settings. Select Change advanced power settings.
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Go to USB settings then select USB selective suspend setting.
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Change both On battery and Plugged in to Disabled. Or change the setting to
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disabled, whichever option is available. Now, check if the issue is resolved.
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Next, adjust the Power Management Settings of your USB Hub to focus on the specific
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hardware controllers for your USB ports, overriding Windows’ default power-saving.
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Disabling this setting prevents the root hub from entering a low-power state,
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ensuring a stable and uninterrupted connection for your keyboard during gameplay.
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Let us see how to do the same. Open the Device Manager using Windows search.
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Expand the Universal Serial Bus controllers section.
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Right-click on each item named USB Root Hub or USB Root Hub (USB 3.0) and select Properties.
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Go to the Power Management tab and uncheck the box that says Allow the
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computer to turn off this device to save power. Repeat this for every USB Root Hub listed.
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Outdated chipset drivers can lead to poor communication and power management between
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your CPU, motherboard, and USB controllers. This differs from a general Windows update,
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although updating your Windows can sometimes lead to driver upgrades as well.
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You can download the latest version of the chipset driver from the manufacturer’s website, or check
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for Driver and Optional Updates from Settings. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.
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USB ports on the back of your PC connect directly to the motherboard.
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This connection provides a stable power supply, which is less likely to experience voltage drops.
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Whereas, the front-panel ports and unpowered hubs use internal cables.
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These cables can cause signal interference and power issues, especially when a lot of
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power is being used, such as during gaming. Additionally, USB 2.0 ports typically perform
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better with drivers and are less susceptible to electrical noise than high-speed USB 3.0 ports.
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Physically unplug your keyboard from its current port and plug it directly into a different USB
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port on the back of your computer. If you have both USB 2.0 – the black one and USB 3.0/3.1
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the blue or teal ports, try a USB 2.0 port, as it can sometimes be more stable for input devices.
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Method 5: Replace or test with a different keyboard particularly with mechanical
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keyboards that have detachable cables. A damaged or low-quality cable may function
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properly during regular typing. Still, it can fail when it’s slightly moved or
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when the electrical demand increases due to rapid key presses in a game.
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If your keyboard has a detachable cable - typically USB-C or Micro-USB,
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try a different, high-quality data-sync cable. If the keyboard uses a proprietary or fixed cable,
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test your keyboard on another PC during a game, or test a different keyboard on your PC to isolate
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the fault. Outro
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So, that's it. Subscribe to The Windows Club for all
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your tech solutions related to Windows. Thanks for watching.