Working on a keyboard and typing hundreds of words on the go is a primary task for a writer, coder, or translator. Surely typing is essential in other jobs, and experiencing a problem here is not something anybody would enjoy. Even if you do not depend on your keyboard for your primary work, you will still need it on your computer working fine as it is an essential accessory of a computer. But there have been reports about Windows users witnessing lag in their typing experience with their keyboards.
Having characters appear on your screen slower than usual will slow down your productivity. So to ensure that you witness no lags while typing, you need to try the various solutions mentioned in this article. Here, we have all the solutions that have worked for several Windows users. So without any further ado, let’s get into it.
How to fix Delay or Lag When Typing in Windows?
There are several causes behind this issue. You might have a slow, outdated computer on an old operating system, outdated keyboard drivers, misconfigured keyboard settings, or anything similar to it. No matter what your problem is, this guide will help you out. Just try one solution after the other, and you will find the one that will work for you.
Check the Keyboard Connection:
- Unplug your keyboard from your keyboard if it is a keyboard with a wired connection, and plug it again in a different USB port.
- If you are using a wireless Keyboard with a 2.4GHz USB receiver, unplug the receiver from the connected USB port, and plug it into another USB port. These wireless keyboards also depend on batteries. So try changing the batteries on these keyboards too.
- If you are using a Keyboard that connects over Bluetooth, ensure that the Bluetooth connection is secure. Unpair the connection between your PC and your keyboard, and then pair them again. Also, ensure that your Bluetooth keyboard is charged up properly.
If you have ensured that there is nothing wrong with the connection, but you still witness lag while typing, try the next solution mentioned below.
Disable Filter Keys:
Holding the right Shift key on your keyboard for 8 seconds enables the Filter Keys feature on your Windows computer. It helps prevent unwanted keystroke by decreasing the keyboard input speed. Microsoft included this onto the Windows operating system to facilitate users who have neurological disabilities like hand tremors or stiffness.
If it is enabled on your computer, you need to disable it to improve the typing speed.
- Press Windows Key + I to open up the Windows Settings window.
- Click on “Ease of Access.”
- On the left pane, click on “Keyboard.”
- Now on the right-pane, look for the toggle for “Use Filter keys.” Once you find it, disable it. Also, uncheck the box next to the “Allow the shortcut key to start Filter Keys” option.
If disabling the Filter keys does not help with the typing lag, try the next potential solution.
Run Windows Hardware Troubleshooter:
Windows has a built-in troubleshooter utility program that can fix common Windows problems automatically. You can try using it for your keyboard lag issue too.
Press Windows Key + I to open up the Windows Settings window.
Click on “Update & Security.”
On the left pane, click on “Troubleshoot.”
Now on the right-pane, look for the keyboard option and click on it. Then click on the “Run the troubleshooter” button just below it.
Follow the on-screen instructions to let your computer detect the possible issue and suggest a solution for you.
If even the troubleshooter does not help with the typing lag, try the next potential solution.
Reinstall Keyboard Driver:
If there is any inconsistency with the driver files, reinstalling the drivers should fix it.
Press Windows Key + R to open up the Run dialog box.
Enter “devmgmt.msc” in the dialog box and click on Ok. The Device Manager window will open up.
Expand the keyboard by double-clicking on it and then right-click on your default keyboard. Choose “Uninstall device” from the list of options here.
Click on Uninstall again in the confirmation window. The driver will now be uninstalled.
Now click on the “Action” option at the top of the Device Manager window and select ” Scan for hardware changes.” Windows will install the missing keyboard drivers on its own.
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If reinstalling the keyboard driver also does not help with the typing lag, try the next potential solution.
Update Keyboard Driver:
You will definitely encounter all sorts of problems with your keyboard if the driver is not up to date. So you need to update it right away to try and fix your lag issue too.
You can update the keyboard driver manually, automatically, or by using a third-party application.
To update it automatically,
Press Windows Key + R to open up the Run dialog box.
Enter “devmgmt.msc” in the dialog box and click on Ok. The Device Manager window will open up.
Expand the keyboard by double-clicking on it and then right-click on your default keyboard. Choose “Update driver” from the list of options here.
Then click on “Search automatically for updated driver software.” After that, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver update. Windows will automatically search for the latest drivers on the internet and install them on your computer in this process.
To update it manually,
- Visit the keyboard manufacturer’s website and go through the downloads section there. You will find the latest Windows drivers for your keyboard model right there. Download it and install it on your computer like any other setup file.
- If you face delays with the keyboard on your laptop, visit the laptop manufacturer’s website and go through the downloads section there. You will find the latest Windows drivers for your keyboard right there. Download it and install it on your computer like any other setup file.
And finally, to update it using a third-party application, you need to download and install a utility program that can scan your system for any missing or outdated Windows drivers. You can then let that program update the driver for you. These third-party programs charge a bit for their service, but the price is well worth it as you don’t need to worry about any outdated drivers on your Windows computer again.
If updating the keyboard driver also does not help with the typing lag, try the next potential solution.
Terminate Unused Apps:
If you have too many programs running on your computer, that could be a possible reason behind your typing lag too. Each Windows program takes up resources, and having too many of them opened up at the same time will impact the CPU’s performance. The RAM will mostly be occupied, leaving less space for basic tasks like typing to work flawlessly.
Right-click on the Windows taskbar.
Choose “Task manager.”
A list of running programs will show up on your screen. Right-click on the unwanted programs and choose “End Task.”
If terminating the unused applications also does not help with the typing lag, try the next potential solution.
Customize Keyboard Properties:
Windows comes with several customization features, and there are several with keyboards too. So there are a couple of settings in your keyboard that you can change and see if that works for you.
Press Windows Key + R to open up the Run dialog box.
Enter “control keyboard” in the dialog box and click on Ok.
You will see two options here, “Repeat delay” and “Repeat rate”, with sliders below each one of them. At both ends of the sliders, you will have Fast and Slow.
Adjusting the repeat delay will let you configure how long you have to hold a key before Windows repeats the input on the screen. And adjusting the repeat rate will let you configure the speed at which you want Windows to repeat the keystroke input when you hold a key.
Experiment with both these options until you find a balance that improves your typing delay.
If even this does not help with the typing lag, try the next potential solution.
Wi-Fi Interference:
If you are using a wireless keyboard, you should ensure that the WiFi router is not too close to your PC. If the WiFi is close, the signal from it might interfere with the wireless signals between your wireless keyboard and PC. You can even turn off the router and check whether that solves the problem. If you can’t turn it off, move your PC to a different location away from the router.
Perform a Clean Reboot:
If any third-party program is causing the typing lag, then a clean boot should fix it for you. It will load Windows with only the essential apps, drivers, and programs.
Press Windows Key + R to open up the Run dialog box.
Enter “msconfig” in the dialog box and click on Ok. The System Configuration window will open up.
Click on the Services tab.
Check the box next to “Hide All Microsoft Services” and click on “Disable All.”
Now go to the Startup tab and click on “Open Task Manager.”
Right-click on each item in the startup tab of task manager and choose “Disable” for all of them.
Now close the Task Manager and click on Ok in the open windows.
If performing the clean boot also did not help with the typing lag, try the next potential solution. And to undo the clean boot, revert the steps you just performed for this method.
New User Profile:
Sometimes creating a guest account can fix the typing lag issue on Windows.
Press Windows Key + I to open up the Windows Settings window.
Click on “Accounts.”
On the left pane, click on “Family & other users.”
On the right pane, click on the “Add someone else to this PC” option under the “Other Users” section.
Click on “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.”
Then click on “Add a user without a Microsoft account.”
Follow the on-screen instructions after that, and you should have a new guest account. Now try typing on this guest account. If you do not encounter a typing lag here, change the guest account to admin and continue using it as your primary account.
If you experience typing lag even on your new account, try the next solution.
Run DISM command:
DISM or Deployment Image Servicing and Management is a Windows built-in tool that can fix several Windows service-related problems. You can try this to fix your typing lag issue too.
Click on the Windows Search and search for “Command prompt.”
Once it shows up in the results, click on “Run as administrator.” The command prompt window will open up.
Enter the following commands one after the other in the command prompt window and press Enter after each time. Each of these commands will take a while to complete.
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
- After this process is complete, restart your computer.
If DISM also did not help with the typing lag, try the next potential solution.
Update Windows:
If none of the solutions mentioned above worked for you, try updating the Windows version on your PC. Having an older version of Windows means that you probably have many unattended bugs on your computer. Updating your system to the latest version will get rid of all these bugs.
The typing could be a bug, too and updating your Windows should be enough to fix it.
- On the left pane, click on “Windows Update.”
- On the right-pane, you will see the latest Windows update files. Click on Download here to download and install the latest Windows 10 update on your PC.
If updating the Windows to the latest version also did not help with the typing lag, try the next potential solution.
Check for Hardware Damages:
Check your keyboard for any physical damage. If there is something wrong with the wires, or with the casing, or with the keys themselves, you are bound to have problems while typing. Perform a thorough check and even use that keyboard on other machines to see whether it works there or not. If it does not work with other devices, it is a hardware issue, and you need to get the keyboard replaced.
Different Keyboard:
This solution is similar to the previous one. If you are working on a really old keyboard, then it has probably gone past his lifespan. Buy a new keyboard and connect it to your PC. It should work fine without any delay if it is indeed a faulty hardware issue.
These are all the solutions that can fix the delay or lag When Typing in Windows. If you have any questions or queries about this article, then comment below, and we will get back to you. Also, be sure to check out our other articles on iPhone tips and tricks, Android tips and tricks, PC tips and tricks, and much more for more helpful information.
