Input devices on a computer like keyboard and mouse do not act independently. It needs human intervention. It is the same with the touchpad and keyboard on a Windows laptop. Neither the text gets typed automatically, nor the mouse clicks. It will always have a reason if that happens. When you find the keyboard automatically typing on its own on a Windows laptop, follow this guide to fix it.
Keyboard automatically typing on its own on Windows laptop
When the keyboard on your Windows laptop is typing automatically on its own, you can fix it in the following ways.
- Manually examine the keyboard
- Make sure the keyboard is working fine
- Check if the laptop is remotely connected
- Check if there is any auto-typing program running
- Run a malware scan
- Adjust keyboard settings
- Reinstall Keyboard driver
Let’s know them in detail and fix the keyboard issue.
1] Manually examine the keyboard
If you find your keyboard typing only a particular letter or key, there must be a physical issue. Laptop keyboards are sensitive. Make sure the keys are not stuck with dust or debris. Make sure there are no physical issues that are making it type automatically.
2] Make sure the keyboard is working fine
If there are any faults with the hardware of the keyboard, you can see these kinds of issues. Test your keyboard with free online tester tools and make sure there is nothing wrong with the hardware of your laptop keyboard.
3] Check if the laptop is remotely connected
If your laptop is being accessed remotely using TeamViewer, AnyDesk, or the remote desktop feature, it looks like the keyboard is typing automatically. Make sure no such programs or features are running in the background. Open Task Manager and see the programs and processes running and end those that look suspicious or that can be used to access your laptop remotely.
4] Check if there is any auto-typing program running
Many auto-typing programs are available for free to use. When you run these programs, they type automatically based on the input the program gives. Make sure there are no such programs installed on your PC. If you find any of them, end the program, and uninstall the program if you do not have any use with it.
5] Run a malware scan
If you have installed any programs downloaded from unknown sites, or installed pirated software, your Windows PC is at risk of malware. If you have observed the automatic typing issue after such installation, uninstall the programs immediately and run a malware scan using free antivirus tools, or premium tools. Even if you have not installed any program, it is better to run a malware scan as browsing the internet by visiting shady websites might also put your laptop at risk of malware.
6] Adjust keyboard settings
Windows OS comes with a lot of options for keyboard and mouse. Some settings are disabled by default in the Ease of Access keyboard settings. If they are altered, you may see the keyboard typing automatically due to the sensitivity. Open the Control Panel, click on the Ease of Access tab, and select Change how your keyboard works. Uncheck the buttons beside Turn on Mouse Keys, Turn on Sticky Keys, and Turn on Filter Keys. Click Apply and OK to save the changes.
7] Reinstall the Keyboard driver
If the issue is not yet fixed, there might be an issue with the keyboard driver. Open the Device Manager and expand Keyboards. Right-click on the keyboard driver you find there select Uninstall device and follow the process to complete uninstallation. Restart your laptop after uninstalling your keyboard driver and see if there are any drivers ready to be installed in the Optional Updates in the Window Updates settings. Alternatively, you can use third-party driver updater programs that scan the missing drivers, and download and install them for you.
Read: Keyboard Key Stuck; Computer keeps typing the same letter continuously
Why is my laptop keyboard typing by itself?
If there is any pressure on the keys or a key stuck, you find the laptop keyboard typing by itself. If there is a remote desktop connection going on, or any other programs for auto-typing, you see the keyboard typing itself. Sometimes, the malware can also cause issues along with faulty keyboard drivers.
How do I fix my Auto typing keyboard on my laptop?
Check if there are any auto-typing programs installed and running on your laptop. Similarly, make sure no remote desktop connections are going on. If you have installed a program recently and experiencing this issue, since then, uninstall it completely from your laptop and run a malware scan.
Related read: Keyboard keeps disconnecting in Windows.
