Keyboard Does Not Respond, Clicking Heard when Trying to Type in Windows

The computer keyboard (Internal or attached external keyboard) does not respond to input. The keyboard is heard to click when typing in Windows 11 or Windows 10 over the speakers. The external keyboard is not working either, with the same symptoms. The on-screen keyboard is working.

The filter keys are enabled.

This happens when holding down the shift key for Eight seconds and enabling Filter Keys. (The default setting is for Filter Keys enabled)

Follow these steps in Windows 11 and 10 to turn off Filter Keys:

1. Open Settings:

   Click the Start button and then the Settings icon (gear icon).

2. Go to Accessibility:

   In Windows 10, select Ease of Access. In Windows 11, select Accessibility.

3. Select Keyboard:

   Choose Keyboard from the left-hand menu.

4. Turn off Filter Keys:

   Locate the Filter Keys and switch it to the Off position.

5. Optional:

   Disable the keyboard shortcut:

   • When enabling the Filter Keys accidentally, disable the shortcut that activates it.

   • Under Filter Keys, click Setup Filter Keys. 

   • Then clear the box that says; Turn on Filter Keys when the right SHIFT is pressed for 8 seconds.