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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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So, that's it. Subscribe to The Windows Club for all
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your tech solutions related to Windows. Thanks for watching.
