This is still a huge issue for me. Now it is happening on a ThinkPad T580 with Intel 8th generation CPU.
Only way to get the keyboard working again is to restart Windows. It will not work from a cold boot.
Updating drivers and Intel chipset does not fix the issue. It is a software issue, as the problem does not happen in Linux.
If anyone has experience with a fix, please share.
#thinkpad #windows
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Wondering if anyone else is experiencing issues with keyboards and ThinkPad laptops.This only happens in Windows, so probably is a Windows bug or purposeful defect. It does not happen in Linux.
The keyboard will not work at all, but if the laptop is restarted the keyboard will work fine until the next time it is powered on.
Happens with both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Mostly on ThinkPad models with Intel 6th and 7th generation processors: ThinkPad T560, T470s, et cetera.
Anyone know what causes this? Or what a fix would be?
I've seen it on at least 10 different laptops now. I have done some research but not found anything conclusive.
matthew - retroedge.tech
in reply to matthew - retroedge.tech • • •Snappy Driver Installer (SDI) also does not work. It finds a bunch of drivers and chipsets to update and does, but the problem remains.
I also don't think it is a driver issue, as it works fine after a reboot. Something about "cold booting" Windows just is exactly wrong to keep the keyboard from working at all in Windows.
#thinkpad #t470s #t560 #t580
matthew - retroedge.tech
in reply to matthew - retroedge.tech • • •Found the solution. It is to turn off the "Fast Boot" feature in Windows.
Video "how to": video.retroedge.tech/w/3thNuK6…
matthew
2025-06-10 19:34:53