Windows 7 On-Screen Keyboard has stopped working.

[Lee027]

Hi my name is Lee, and I'm having a problem with my Gateway NV78 OS Windows 7 64-bit.
I ran a couple of computer optimizers, Registry cleaners, computer tuneup programs and I notice sometime later when attempting to use the on-screen keyboard it stalls after one keystroke then reads "accessibility on-screen keyboard has stopped working" and shuts down.
Can anyone help me get my on-screen keyboard functional again?

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi Lee, It sounds like the issue with your on-screen keyboard could be related to changes made by the computer optimizers and registry cleaners. These programs sometimes make changes that can affect system stability. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and resolve the issue with your on-screen keyboard on your Gateway NV78 running Windows 7 64-bit: 1. Restart Your Computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches. Restart your computer and see if the on-screen keyboard functions correctly afterward. 2. System Restore: If the issue started after running the optimization programs, you can try using System Restore to revert your system to a point before you ran those programs. This can undo any changes that might have caused the on-screen keyboard issue. 3. Check Accessibility Settings: Ensure that the accessibility settings for on-screen keyboard are properly configured. You can do this by: - Going to the Control Panel. - Clicking on "Ease of Access Center." - Selecting "Use the computer without a mouse or keyboard." - Make sure the settings for the on-screen keyboard are correctly set up. 4. Run System File Checker (SFC): Running the System File Checker tool can help repair missing or corrupted system files. Here's how to do it: - Open Command Prompt as an administrator. - Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. - Wait for the process to complete and then restart your computer. 5. Reinstall Keyboard Drivers: It's possible that the keyboard drivers got affected. Try reinstalling the keyboard drivers by following these steps: - Go to Device Manager. - Find the keyboard category and expand it. - Right-click on the on-screen keyboard or standard keyboard driver and select "Uninstall." - Restart your computer and let Windows reinstall the drivers automatically. 6. Disable or Uninstall Problematic Optimizer Programs: If you suspect that the optimization programs are causing the issue, consider disabling or uninstalling them to see if it resolves the on-screen keyboard problem. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and fix the issue with your on-screen keyboard on your Gateway NV78 running Windows 7 64-bit. Let me know if you need further assistance!