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Zinck77
Copper Contributor
Feb 08, 2024

Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V stopped working

After working perfectly for years usin my Lenovo laptop, now when I try to copy or paste using the keyboard shortcuts they do not work.  

 

For instance Ctrl +V ends up simply as "v" not what I was trying to paste.

 

How did this stop working all of a sudden?  How can I fix it?

 

For now I have been using Right Click and then choosing the option to cut or paste and that still works.

 

Thank you for your help!  Larry

  • Reza_Ameri's avatar
    Reza_Ameri
    Silver Contributor
    Are you using external mouse or touchpad?
    Have you tried restarting your PC?
  • Erma_Sparks's avatar
    Erma_Sparks
    Copper Contributor
    This is true if you enabled some key combinations by accident. Usually, check the key one by one and restart the computer will solve the issue.
  • Apollofernie's avatar
    Apollofernie
    Copper Contributor

    Another potential cause for the Ctrl + V shortcut not functioning in Windows 10 could be due to outdated or incorrect keyboard drivers. Updating the keyboard driver might resolve this issue. Here is a brief guide to assist you.

     

    First, press the Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog box. Type in devmgmt.msc and press Enter to open Device Manager.

     

    Next, locate and expand the Keyboards section. Right-click on your keyboard's driver and choose Update Driver.

     

    Select the option to Search automatically for updated driver software. This will prompt Windows to search for and install the latest driver for your keyboard automatically. Ensure you follow any on-screen instructions to complete the driver update.

     

    After the driver update is complete, reboot your computer to see if the issue with the Ctrl + V shortcut not working has been resolved.

    • DonnaBidlack's avatar
      DonnaBidlack
      Copper Contributor

      Apollofernie 

       

      This did not work for me. Windows said all drivers were up to date. However, when I went to the Dell site, it found 5 critical drivers and a multitude more, as well as a Bios update released yesterday. We'll see if these fix the issues. 

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