How to Fix a Bluetooth Device That Won't Pair in Windows
When Windows 11 will not pair a keyboard, mouse, or headphones, put the device in pairing mode and remove the old entry, this is not a USB keyboard that is already wired.
Keyboard & Mouse
Input devices that lag, disconnect, or stop working after a Windows update.
Start with the closest symptom
These guides are grouped here because the first checks overlap. Open the guide that best matches what you see now, then use its verification section before moving to a broader fix.
How to Fix a Keyboard That Is Not Working in Windows
When keys do nothing, only some keys fail, or a wireless keyboard will not wake, split USB, Bluetooth, and Filter Keys before you buy a replacement.
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