There is nothing useful about a keyboard that types multiple letters when you don’t want it to.

It will activate unnecessary keyboard shortcuts, add mistakes to your writing and ruin your gaming sessions.

Here’s how to do it.

A QWERTY keyboard

Also, a reboot might fix some of the hardware and peripheral devices.

If your rig just downloaded an update, you should restart it to ensure smooth functioning.

If you think this is the cause of your problems, you need togive your keyboard a good clean.

Someone tying on a laptop

Unfortunately, this goes further than turning your keyboard upside-down and shaking all the dust out.

Also, an improper connection could be the cause of your problem.

If you are using a USB keyboard, disconnect and reconnect it or use a different USB port.

Run the keyboard troubleshooter in Windows 10

To figure out if youre dealing with a faulty keyboard, connect it to a different machine.

If the problem persists, you better take a closer look at your keyboard.

If your keyboard is now working without problems, youre looking at a software malfunction.

Windows 11 Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

The Hardware and Devices troubleshooter should help you whenever you encounter a hardware or machine malfunction.

Here is how it’s possible for you to do it:

6. you’ve got the option to usually find both on a sticker on the keyboard itself.

Failing that, look for packaging or find a receipt of the purchase for more information.

Make a quick scan in Windows 10

This can then lead to keyboard-related issues.

Open theLanguagemenu using the above steps and scroll down toPreferred languages.

There, tap the language you dont use or have installed by accident and selectRemove.

Update the keyboard driver in Windows 10

Change the Keyboard Repeat Delay

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However, you’re able to fix them through the Windows registry.

Before editing the registry, we recommendcreating a registry backup, in case something goes wrong.

Override the default input language in Windows 10

To get into the registry, pressWin key + Rto bring up a Run dialog.

Then, typeregedit, and pressEnter.

It might be difficult to identify the exact cause of your keyboard typing multiple letters.

Change the keyboard delay in Windows

Edit keyboard settings in Windows Registry