Keyboard not working in chrome (intermittent problem)

[jeremythepope]

Hello, I'm using Chrome Version 25.0.1364.160 m with Windows 7 64bit home premium, on an Acer 5552g laptop and an external USB keyboard.

Several times a day, the keyboard stops typing anything at all in Chrome. It types fine in other apps, and I've actually resorted to typing emails in other apps, then cutting and pasting using the context menu.

The problem is sometimes resolved by reloading the page several times, or by restarting Chrome.

I've tried screaming, it doesn't seem to do much. Neither does throwing my keyboard across the room, or beating on the wall. Any ideas?

The problem happens in several types of text fields. It has a particular fondness for the gmail compose field and the address bar, those may be its natural habitat. The problem seems to be mostly nocturnal, unless awakened by the fact that I -really- need to get something done quickly.

Jeremy

Oh: just thought to try the integrated keyboard as well, same problem.

 

[Bravo315]

I'm having the same problem in my organisation with Samsung Chromebox Series 3. 3 of our many devices are coming up with the problem diagnosed in the original post. The only workaround I've seen right now is switching the USB ports the keyboards are plugged in to.

I'll try disabling hardware acceleration and hitting the "start" eg "search" key twice and let you all know if either works on Chrome OS.

System specs
Version 45.0.2454.98 (64-bit)
Platform 7262.57.0 (Official Build) stable-channel stumpy
Firmware Google_Stumpy.2.102.0

I can confirm this problem only started recently, possibly since the last update?

 

[Southern Belle1]

hi,

i have the same problem for a few weeks now the idm wouldn't be problem since i've had it for years, the so called fix me i have to press and hold the windows key /or start button for a couple of seconds and then i can type again ....THAT'S NOT A FIX!!!

also my copy/paste function has quit working intermittently and that i can't find a fix either and that functions happens in desktop apps as well as internet access

the issue is just that an PROBLEMATIC ISSUE that needs to be fixed ...unfortunately as yal are having similar problem we can't find the actual fix ....i'm still searching and have asked the question on a few forums hopefully a useable/fixable answer will show up if so i will post it back here to help yal too!

good luck!

 

[Vignesh_3]

have the same issue keyboard not working most of the times

double clicking windows key works fine

thanks for the suggestion guys

 

[Guest]

Hello, I'm using Chrome Version 25.0.1364.160 m with Windows 7 64bit home premium, on an Acer 5552g laptop and an external USB keyboard.

Several times a day, the keyboard stops typing anything at all in Chrome. It types fine in other apps, and I've actually resorted to typing emails in other apps, then cutting and pasting using the context menu.

The problem is sometimes resolved by reloading the page several times, or by restarting Chrome.

I've tried screaming, it doesn't seem to do much. Neither does throwing my keyboard across the room, or beating on the wall. Any ideas?

The problem happens in several types of text fields. It has a particular fondness for the gmail compose field and the address bar, those may be its natural habitat. The problem seems to be mostly nocturnal, unless awakened by the fact that I -really- need to get something done quickly.

Jeremy

Oh: just thought to try the integrated keyboard as well, same problem.

 

[Guest]

read all of these posts and answers. I just started experiencing this problem. After reading and trying everything suggested, I was able to solve the issue on my own. While I cant offer a reason as to why, I solved this by switching my usb adapter back to where it was prior to me moving it.

 

[madzak]

A work around rather than to call it a fix, which I find easy:

hit the Windows menu Key 2 times , it works for me

 

[justrandomguy]

Hello Everyone, I was experiencing this problem too from last one and half month and it feels like throwing your laptop out.

But guess what? I've found SOLUTION today. Its happening because of the IDM's extension installed in your Chrome.

What to do?
1. If you want to quickly get rid of this shit > Remove this extension from chrome.

2. Seems like IDM came up with fixed version, Just download latest IDM or Update it and your problem will be solved. I

hope this helps you guys. It was so terrible to use chrome when I started having this problem, I uninstalled it several times too. But today I just got a popup from idm and I noticed something like this "fixed chrome keyboard focus issue" and then I updated it and googled the same thing to solve the same issue of others.

 

[aschoneveld]

Hello Everyone, I was experiencing this problem too from last one and half month and it feels like throwing your laptop out.

But guess what? I've found SOLUTION today. Its happening because of the IDM's extension installed in your Chrome.

What to do?
1. If you want to quickly get rid of this shit > Remove this extension from chrome.

2. Seems like IDM came up with fixed version, Just download latest IDM or Update it and your problem will be solved. I

hope this helps you guys. It was so terrible to use chrome when I started having this problem, I uninstalled it several times too. But today I just got a popup from idm and I noticed something like this "fixed chrome keyboard focus issue" and then I updated it and googled the same thing to solve the same issue of others.

Whats IDM? i'v got the same problem but i dont think i have IDM. i do have both adblock and adblock plus though.

 

[Quintiliani1]

Hey Jeremy - My wife is having the same problem with her Acer laptop. She's tried the same solutions (screaming, throwing keyboard, etc.) but no luck. Did you ever find a solution?

I'm having the same problem with an HP Envy laptop, it must just be a Chrome issue.

 

[gbates]

Hello, I'm using Chrome Version 25.0.1364.160 m with Windows 7 64bit home premium, on an Acer 5552g laptop and an external USB keyboard.

Several times a day, the keyboard stops typing anything at all in Chrome. It types fine in other apps, and I've actually resorted to typing emails in other apps, then cutting and pasting using the context menu.

The problem is sometimes resolved by reloading the page several times, or by restarting Chrome.

I've tried screaming, it doesn't seem to do much. Neither does throwing my keyboard across the room, or beating on the wall. Any ideas?

The problem happens in several types of text fields. It has a particular fondness for the gmail compose field and the address bar, those may be its natural habitat. The problem seems to be mostly nocturnal, unless awakened by the fact that I -really- need to get something done quickly.

Jeremy

Oh: just thought to try the integrated keyboard as well, same problem.

 

[gbates]

I have recently had the same problem with intermittent loss of keyboard function. The quickest solution is to open another version of Chrome if possible and both will have keyboard functionality. The works on desktop at least. I hope for a real fix soon.

 

[Frontoe]

I have had this issue for a while now. i found that once i open chrome i can just open a second tab then drag that tab off to create a second browser window. Then i am able to type in the new browser window.

I have no Extensions running and i even unchecked the hardware acceleration but i am unable to determine the issue of what is causing it.

 

[Mettarefuge]

Hello, I'm using Chrome Version 25.0.1364.160 m with Windows 7 64bit home premium, on an Acer 5552g laptop and an external USB keyboard.

Several times a day, the keyboard stops typing anything at all in Chrome. It types fine in other apps, and I've actually resorted to typing emails in other apps, then cutting and pasting using the context menu.

The problem is sometimes resolved by reloading the page several times, or by restarting Chrome.

I've tried screaming, it doesn't seem to do much. Neither does throwing my keyboard across the room, or beating on the wall. Any ideas?

The problem happens in several types of text fields. It has a particular fondness for the gmail compose field and the address bar, those may be its natural habitat. The problem seems to be mostly nocturnal, unless awakened by the fact that I -really- need to get something done quickly.
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2016-05-12
Hey Jeremy, I'm having the same problem Chrome Version 51.0.2704.47 beta (64-bit) and also with Vivaldi 1.1.453.54 (Stable channel) (64-bit), so I'm guessing it must be some deep "Chrome" problem...but oddly, I'm *not* having it with Opera 37.0.2178.43

It's really frustrating, and as you say, always seems to pop up when I'm in a hurry...it happens MORE frequently the more tabs I have open, and I usually have at least 40 or more open...

I'm using Chrome on a iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch) with OSX 10.11.4

I hope that this bug gets fixed with updates, but am keep to hear if anyone has a solution...(turning off ALL my extensions doesn't keep this from happening, btw.)

Steve

 

[Mia_4_]

Hello, I'm using Chrome Version 25.0.1364.160 m with Windows 7 64bit home premium, on an Acer 5552g laptop and an external USB keyboard.

Several times a day, the keyboard stops typing anything at all in Chrome. It types fine in other apps, and I've actually resorted to typing emails in other apps, then cutting and pasting using the context menu.

The problem is sometimes resolved by reloading the page several times, or by restarting Chrome.

I've tried screaming, it doesn't seem to do much. Neither does throwing my keyboard across the room, or beating on the wall. Any ideas?

The problem happens in several types of text fields. It has a particular fondness for the gmail compose field and the address bar, those may be its natural habitat. The problem seems to be mostly nocturnal, unless awakened by the fact that I -really- need to get something done quickly.

Jeremy

Oh: just thought to try the integrated keyboard as well, same problem.

Hi everyone,

I dnt know what causes the problem or how to fix it but this may help.

Press Window key twice and you are good to go.

Sounds childish but works

omg you are so right pressed window key twice & the unworking keys(c.v,h & backspace now work

 

[mrfloris]

Hello, I'm using Chrome Version 25.0.1364.160 m with Windows 7 64bit home premium, on an Acer 5552g laptop and an external USB keyboard.

Several times a day, the keyboard stops typing anything at all in Chrome. It types fine in other apps, and I've actually resorted to typing emails in other apps, then cutting and pasting using the context menu.

The problem is sometimes resolved by reloading the page several times, or by restarting Chrome.

I've tried screaming, it doesn't seem to do much. Neither does throwing my keyboard across the room, or beating on the wall. Any ideas?

The problem happens in several types of text fields. It has a particular fondness for the gmail compose field and the address bar, those may be its natural habitat. The problem seems to be mostly nocturnal, unless awakened by the fact that I -really- need to get something done quickly.

Jeremy

Oh: just thought to try the integrated keyboard as well, same problem.

I am on OSX El Capitan with latest nightly build of Chrome, and I have this issue. I only have Ghostery and Privacy Badger installed. But disbaling the plugin doesn't help . I write my emails now in sublime text and paste them into the compose. This started 2 weeks ago, and it's super frustrating.

 

[hamidrj]

hello
in this forum, told that because Zemana Antilogger,
disable it and this solution worked for me and fix problem.

https/forum.kaspersky.com/index.php?showtopic=330274&st=0&gopid=2637767&#entry2637767

 

[JCChristian]

Same issue here. I even removed IDM and now I only have:

- LastPass: Free Password Manager 4.1.28
- uBlock Origin 1.9.10

And I still have this issue!

Chrome Version 54.0.2840.59 m (64-bit)

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ALL OF YOU GUYS with this issue, please report to Chrome: Menu > Help > Report an issue

 

[Joey_nINJJa]

Ok, so for some reason when I hit Ctrl+A then start typing on Gmail, the space doesn't work. I have to backspace everything, hit space, backspace, then type. I'm having this problem on two devices, both of which I recently installed AdBlock Plus on. I think that's the issue. Oh, and one is Win10, the other is ChromeOS, so not an OS issue.
I'm going to try to fix it without removing AdBlock Plus...

 

[Sachin_47]

I am having the same issue but one thing has helped me.
I am on windows 7 professional x64 with chrome Version 57.0.2987.133 (64-bit)
I have adblockplus, laspass, but the problem was use to occur before also.
It mainly occurs in gmail new window and some times
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On new mail, if I start to type type, spacebar does work, but works simultaneously in notepad.
So I did some typing hit back arrow (not back space) then used spacebar.
It started to work.

This problem is not reproducible hence cannot talk about corrective action,
plz rectify in chrome or gmail code of new window.

thanks

 

[bill.starr.252]

I was having this problem in Chrome with a keyboard freeze in Google Docs after the first auto-save on my Dell laptop running Windows 10. I have been using the double-press on the Windows key as a workaround for the last few weeks.

But today, the issue seems to be resolved. I have Windows Chrome Version 63.0.3239.108 (Official Build) (64-bit).

Update Fri, 5 Jan 2018, 6:40 am EST (UTC -0500)
- Broken again today