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Cannot get the @ key to work. I get inverted commas instead. What have I done?

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I'm guessing you are using a British keyboard with an American PC system or vice versa. To change back in Windows 10, go to Settings > Time and Language > Region and Language.

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What should I do if both my keyboard and mouse are not working?

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You will likely need to replace your keyboard and mouse. You could also try searching for tutorials on YouTube that might help with the issue.

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What should I do if the keys do not respond to typing?

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Press CRTL ALT and Delete. When it goes there, hit Cancel. If that does not work, shut down the computer and turn it back on again. That usually fixes it. And check the batteries inside the keyboard, or its power connection. A lack of power will stop it from working!

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My Asus laptop has a QWERTY type keyboard, but when I type it comes out as QWERTZ. What can I do?

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Change your language settings.

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Does this work for a Windows 10 keyboard?

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Yes. Be very careful, however, as not following the steps correctly could result in a useless keyboard! (That is until you undo the damage.)

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Why can't I click the roll back button?

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This is probably because you have not updated the driver, so you have nothing to roll back to.

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Which key restores keyboard use on a laptop?

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If you have a Windows 10 laptop, press the blue FN key, and press the little keyboard picture located on the keyboard (usually above or below the "f" keys.). If this does not work try going into your control panel, find the keyboard in the devices tab and diagnose the keyboard. The diagnostics should pick the problem up and correct it for you!

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What do I do if my keyboard is typing numbers instead of letters?

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Check out the "fn" key, it may be on; that's what happened to me on my ASUS laptop. Just hold the '"fn" key down and press the "home" key.

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My keyboard is a split left-right with a gap in the centre. How can I restore it to normal?

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For iOS devices, put a finger on each side of the keyboard and drag inward. If you are talking about the on-screen Windows keyboard, look at the top left of the keyboard and there should be a tiny keyboard with a gear next to it. Tap that to change the layout of your keyboard.

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Instead of a, s, d, and w, my keyboard puts on the arrow keys, and vice versa. What can I do to make it normal?

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Try these methods: hold the FN key and then press the W key on the keyboard; clean your keyboard; check for hardware issues; reinstall or update your keyboard driver; disable the Scroll Lock key.

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