Cant type password in Windows 10/11? Heres how to fix it

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Users of Windows operating system keep asking what they need to do when they can’t type passwords in Windows 10.

Some of the known causes include installation issues, or hardware-related errors, which can either be resolved by a quick hard reset or troubleshooting the hardware and devices you may be using.

However, sometimes performing a hard reset or using the troubleshooter may not yield the desired results, but we’ve compiled a set of solutions which you can try and see if it helps.

FIX: Can’t type passwords in Windows 10

Preliminary troubleshooting

Use Ease of Access to get the on-screen keyboard

Disable Toggle and Sticky keys

Create a new user account

Boot in Safe Mode

Perform Automatic Repair

Reinstall Windows 10

1. Preliminary troubleshooting steps

One of the ways, as mentioned, to quickly help when you can’t type passwords in Windows 10 is to perform a hard reset by holding down the power button for about thirty seconds to shut down the computer.

You can also check the hardware and devices troubleshooter and see what it lists as potential causes for the issue. Another solution you can try real quick is to replace your keyboard, or use a different one, or alternatively boot up then unplug your keyboard from the port and plug it back in.

If these general troubleshooting fixes don’t resolve the problem, try the other specific solutions below.

2. Use Ease of Access to get the on-screen keyboard

In the log in screen, click the Ease of access icon.

Click On-screen keyboard

Enter the password using the screen keyboard to sign in.
If you are able to sign in, try uninstalling the keyboard driver by following the steps below and check if it helps.
On the on-screen keyboard, click Windows icon and X.
Select Device Manager

In the Device Manager, expand keyboard and uninstall the driver.

Restart the computer

Note: If you’re using a USB keyboard, try connecting it to a different USB port and see if it helps.

3. Disable Toggle and Sticky keys

Sometimes Sticky Keys could hinder you from typing your password, so you may need to disable the function. To do this:

Click Start
Choose Settings

Select Ease of Access

Click Keyboard

Find Toggle Keys

Slide it let to turn it off
Find Sticky Keys
Slide it let to turn it off

4. Create a new user account

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You can create a new user profile then change settings to administrator privileges, and check if the problem persists. To do this:

Click Start
Select Settings
Select Accounts

Under Other people, click Family and other people

Fill in the form with the user name and password. Your new user account will be created.
Click on Change account type
Click the drop down arrow and choose Administrator to set the account to administrator level
Restart your computer
Login to the new account you just created

If the keyboard works, then it may mean your other user profile is corrupted.

You can try the following in case of a corrupted user profile:

On your new account, use it to downgrade your usual account
Click Apply or Ok
Raise back your old account to its default admin level
Rinse and repeat a few times as this will help to remove any corruption
Leave your account on as Administrator

5. Boot in Safe Mode

Safe mode starts up your computer with limited files and drivers but Windows will still run. If you still can’t type passwords in Windows 10, check whether it occurs while your computer is in Safe mode.

Follow these steps to start your computer in Safe Mode:

Click on Start button
Select Settings – the Settings box will open up
Click Update & Security

Select Recovery from the left pane

Go to Advanced startup
Click Restart now

Select Troubleshoot from the choose an option screen, then click Advanced options
Go to Startup Settings and click Restart
Once your computer restarts, a list of options will come up.
Choose 4 or F4 to start your computer in Safe Mode

If the issue isn’t there while in Safe mode, then your default settings and basic drivers are not contributing to the issue. If it persists in Safe Mode, then your drivers have a problem, so you can update the chipset drivers and see if it goes away.

6. Perform Automatic Repair

The Windows Recovery tool can fix certain system problems by scanning your computer for the problem, then trying to fix it so your computer can start and run correctly. To do that:

Insert a USB or DVD
Restart your computer
Press F12 on your computer to open Windows Setup
Select the drive you inserted your USB or DVD into
Click Next
Choose Repair your computer
A blue screen will come up with options
Choose Troubleshoot
Select Advanced options
Choose Startup/Automatic Repair from Advanced boot option

Once the repair is complete, try typing your password again to see whether the issue persists.

7. Reinstall Windows 10

Download the media creation tool from Microsoft website and then run it.
Select Create installation media for another PC.
Choose a language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit).
Follow the steps to create installation media, and then select Finish.
Connect the installation media you created to your non-functional PC, and then turn it on.
Enter your language and other preferences, and then select Next. If you’re not seeing the setup screen, your PC might not be set up to boot from a drive. Check your PC manufacturer’s website for info on how to change your PC’s boot order, and then try again.
Click Install now.
On the Enter the product key to activate Windowspage, enter a product key if you have one. If you upgraded to Windows 10 for free or bought and activated Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store, select Skip and Windows will automatically activate later.
On the License terms page, select I accept the license terms (if you agree to them), then select Next.
On the Which type of installation do you want? page, select Custom.
On the Where do you want to install Windows? page, select a partition, select a formatting option (if necessary), and then follow the instructions.
Once you finish formatting select Next.

Follow the rest of the setup instructions to finish installing Windows 10.

Did any of these solutions help? Let us know in the comments section below.

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