This can often resolve minor software glitches that might be causing the issue.

Before you restart, ensure to save any open documents or projects so that you dont lose your progress.

This tool is designed to detect and fix common hardware problems with your gear, including keyboard issues.

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This tool is similar to the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter, but it focuses on keyboard issues.

To run it, take these actions:

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Try Using a Different Keyboard

This problem can also appear if you’re using a faulty keyboard.

Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

Connect the new keyboard to your setup and check to see if the arrow keys are now working.

If yes, it means that your original keyboard was damaged and needs to be replaced.

Update the Keyboard Driver

Another possible cause of the arrow keys not working problem is outdated or corrupted drivers.

Run the Keyboard Troubleshooter

To double-check that this isnt causing the issue, you should update the keyboard drivers.

Here’s how to do it.

Wait until the process is complete, then reboot your gear.

Update the Keyboard driver

After the restart, find out if the arrow keys are now working.

If not, reinstall the keyboard driver and see if it works.

Once your system restarts, test whether the arrow keys are now working.

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The Arrows on the Keyboard Are Now Working

Have you got a problem with your keyboard arrows?

It’s likely due to outdated or corrupted keyboard drivers in your operating system.

You might also have problems with hardware issues like a defective or faulty keyboard.

Read this guide, it will help you fix the error and get your arrow keys working again.