The On-Screen keyboard is one of the easiest ways of determining features that were introduced in Windows 10. However, sometimes your On-Screen keyboard may not work if it is disabled, the service responsible for it is not working correctly or the system has corrupted files.

In this write-up, we will discuss the multiple solutions to the discussed On-Screen keyboard issue in Windows.

How to Fix the “On-Screen Keyboard not working” Issue in Windows?

To fix the specified issue in Windows, try the following fixes:

• Enable On-screen Keyboard
• Start Touch Keyboard Service
• Create a Shortcut for On-screen Keyboard
• Open Keyboard from the Run box
• Open Keyboard from Start Menu
• Run SFC Command

Method 1: Enable On-screen Keyboard

The On-screen keyboard might be disabled which can be a reason behind its being stuck. To enable the onscreen keyboard, follow the instructions provided below.

Step 1: Turn on the On-Screen Keyboard

In the Start menu’s search box, type “Turn the on” and press enter to launch the relevant keyboard settings:

Step 2: Enable “Use the On-screen Keyboard” Toggle

Toggle on the “Use the On-Screen keyboard”:

Method 2: Start Touch Keyboard Service

The keyboard service might not be working, so you can start the touch keyboard and handwriting panel service by following the enlisted steps.

Step 1: Launch the Run box

Hit the “Windows + R” keys together to open the Run box:

Step 2: Open Services

Type “services.msc” in the Run box and press enter to open “Services”:

Step 3: Open Properties of Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service

Scroll down to search for the “Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel” service and double-click on it to launch its “Properties”:

Step 4: Set Startup Type

Set its startup type to “Automatic” as follows:

Step 5: Start the Service

Check the “Service status” which should be running as shown below. In case it isn’t running, click on the “Start” button:

Method 3: Create a Shortcut for On-Screen Keyboard

You can also create a shortcut for the On-Screen keyboard by following the given method.

Step 1: Create a New Shortcut

Right-click on the desktop, hover your mouse over “New”, and choose “Shortcut” option:

Step 2: Enter the Location

Type “%windir%\System32\osk.exe” as the location of the item:

Step 3: Complete the Shortcut Creation Process

Click on “Next” and then “Finish” to complete the shortcut-making process:

Method 4: Open Keyboard From the Run box

To launch the On-Screen keyboard from the Run box, type “C:\Windows\System32\osk.exe” in it and press “enter” to open the keyboard:

Method 5: Open Keyboard From Start Menu

Search for the “On-Screen keyboard” by typing it in the Startup menu’s search bar and press enter:

Method 6: Run the SFC Command

A system file checker is used to find and fix problematic and corrupted system files. Running the “sfc” command can also solve the On-Screen keyboard issue when the keyboard not working.

Step 1: Launch Command Prompt as Administrator

Start the “Command prompt” with administrative rights by typing it in the Startup menu’s search box and pressing the “CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER” keys simultaneously:

Step 2: Run the System File Checker Command

Execute the system file checker command given below in the terminal:

Lastly, reboot the system and check if the On-Screen keyboard starts working.

Conclusion

The “On-Screen Keyboard not working” issue in Windows can be fixed by following multiple different methods. These methods include enabling the On-Screen keyboard, starting the touch keyboard service, creating a shortcut for the On-Screen keyboard, opening the keyboard from the Run box, opening the keyboard from the Start menu, or running the SFC command. This post provided several solutions for fixing the On-Screen keyboard in Windows.