Laptop keyboard typing delay

4.5

Characters appear on screen several seconds after pressing the keys.

Symptoms
  • Input lag
  • Missing characters
  • System stutter
Possible Causes
  • High CPU usage
  • Filter Keys enabled
  • Driver lag

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Disable Filter Keys

Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard > Turn off "Filter Keys".

2

Check Task Manager

Ensure no process is using 100% of the CPU.

3

Update Keyboard Driver

Reinstall the HID Keyboard Device driver.

When to See a Technician

Filter Keys is a common accessibility feature that accidentally gets turned on and causes massive typing delay.

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