How to fix laptop keyboard pressing multiple keys

Jun. 24, 2022 / Updated by Daphne to Windows 10

"My keyboard types letter twice!"

You may come across the "keyboard typing multiple letters" or "keyboard repeating the same characters" problem after some Windows 10 updates. The Windows 10 PC keyboard automatically types into a repeated letter after you finish your typing, and then you get double letters on the screen.

If you face extra letters problem during typing with the keyboard, you can follow the methods below to troubleshoot the issue.

Top 3 Methods to Fix Keyboard Typing Multiple Letters Issue

We've had top three solutions to fix the keyboard problem. You can try them one by one until you fix the problem.

Method 1. Adjust Keyboard Settings to Fix Keyboard Typing Multiple Letters Problem

Step 1. Use Windows shortcut keys Win + R to open Run.

Step 2. Type into control and hit the Enter key. This will launch Control Panel. (Note: If you cannot type into the proper letters, it is recommended to use the on-screen keyboard.)

Step 3. View by Small icons. Click the Keyboard.

Step 4. In Keyboard Properties,adjust the slider of Repeat delay to an appropriate situation that is close to Long.

Step 5. Adjust the slider of Repeat rate to an appropriate situation that is close to Slow.

Then you can type into the bar to test the repeat rate.

Step 6. Click the Apply and the OK button to save the changes.

Restart the computer and try typing a word to see if the double or multiple letters issue still persists.

See Also: How to Fix Keyboard Not Working on Windows 10 Laptop and Desktop

Method 2. Update Keyboard Driver to Fix the Automatic Keyboard Pressing Issue

Outdated keyboard driver can also result in Windows 10 "keyboard typing multiple letters" problem as well as other keyboard-related issues, like keyboard not working.This is because the system is updated, but the keyboard driver doesn't update automatically. The incompatible driver causes the confict. In this case, you can use a professional driver download utility like Driver Talent to update the keyboard driver for the Windows 10.

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Here are 3 easy steps to fix the repeated letters typing caused by keyboard.

Step 1. Click the Scan button to perform a full scan of your computer for faulty drivers.

Step 2. Click the Update or the Repair button to download and install proper device drivers to fix those outdated, broken or incompatible drivers, including your keyboard driver.

Step 3. Once the Windows 10 keyboard driver is updated, reboot your PC to allow all changes to come into effect.

Note: You'd better back up your drivers before any driver changes in case other system crashes occur.

See Also: How to Download, Update Keyboard/ Mouse Driver for Windows Desktop/Laptop

Method 3. Modify Registry to Solve Double Letters Issue Caused by Keyboard

Also, you can go to Windows 10 Registry to fix the keyboard automatically typing letters glitch.

Note: Registry is an important database of Windows 10.Any incorrect modification may result in severe PC problems. So you need to backup the registry before any changes.

Step 1. Open Run and type into regedit. Press the Enter key. (Note: If you cannot type into the proper letters, it is recommended to use the on-screen keyboard.)

Step 2. In Registry Editor, expand the keys with the following path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\Keyboard Response

Step 3. On the right side, double-click the AutoRepeatDelay. Change the Value data to 500. Click the OK.

Step 4. Change the Value data of AutoRepeatRate to 50 and save the change.

Step 5. Change the Value data of BounceTime to 35 and then click the OK.

Restart the computer to make the changes take effect. Then test if your keyboard can work properly on your Windows 10.

That's it. If you still fail to solve the "keyboard typing multiple letters" problem on your Windows 10 computer, please leave a comment below. If you have any other Windows 10-related issues, see Windows 10 section on this site.

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When you press a letter key on your keyboard, you expect to see just that letter on the screen. So why are you seeing three Es, or a mix of other letters, when you only pressed the E key once? This wikiHow article will teach you how to fix a keyboard that's typing multiple letters on Windows 10 with both hardware and software solutions.

1. 1

   Clean your keyboard. If you live in a highly dusty or dirty area (like with a pet that sheds a lot), then your keyboard will probably accumulate that dust and dirt under the keys. In the process of cleaning your keyboard, make sure you tilt it to see if any dirt or dust falls out on its own.

   • If you're using a mechanical keyboard (the keys are high off the board), then you can use a key puller to remove every key and clean under it.
   • For those using a laptop keyboard or a normal keyboard that doesn't have the feature to pull off keys, you can use a can of compressed air to clean the dust and dirt from your keyboard.

2. 2

   Make sure the USB connection is secure (if you're using a USB connection). Check that the cables aren't compromised or shredded. Also, check that the USB port from your keyboard to your computer is clean and secure as well as the USB end of the cable.

   • If you aren't sure about the USB port you're using, plug it into a different port.

3. 3

   Make sure the charge is good (if you have a wireless keyboard). A keyboard that is low on power might not pick up all of your keypresses or enter incorrect keypresses.[1] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source

   • You're able to test your keyboard after each step in this method. However, if the problem persists after you've done all these steps, you'll need to continue to fix any software issues that may be causing your keyboard to type multiple letters when you press a single key.

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1. 1

   Scan your computer with Windows Security. To start a scan, press Win + I to open Settings, then go to Update & Security > Windows Security > Open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Quick Scan.

   • You'll see a progress bar and "Estimated time remaining" that indicate the process of the scan. If there are any malicious files found, you'll see them here and can remove them if prompted.
   • Once you remove any harmful files, try to use your keyboard to see if any of the problems have been fixed. If not, continue to the next step.

2. 2

   Restart your computer. Restarting your computer might help fix any small software issues that might be causing your keyboard to type multiple letters when you press a single key.

   • Upon restarting, test your keyboard again in a word processor like Word or Docs. If the issue persists, continue to the next step.

3. 3

   Update your keyboard drivers (if you're not using the built-in keyboard on a laptop). Open Device Manager by pressing the Win key and searching "Device Manager" in the search bar that appears in your taskbar. Click "Keyboard" to expand the list and right-click your keyboard. Finally, click Update driver.

   • If you're using the built-in keyboard on a laptop, you won't see a menu for "Keyboard," so skip to the next step.

4. 4

   Adjust the keyboard repeat delay. Open your Keyboard Properties by pressing Win and searching "keyboard" when the taskbar and Start menu appear. Click to open "Keyboard" which is another Control Panel feature.

   • Drag the slider to left or right to change the repeat delay. If you move the slider to the left, the repeat delay is longer. In that case, if you accidentally press "E" quickly a few times, your keyboard will only type one "E".
   • Click OK to save your changes and continue.
   • If you're still experiencing issues with your keyboard typing multiple letters when you press a single key, continue to the next step.

5. 5

   Run the troubleshooter. Press the keyboard shortcut Win + I to open Settings, then go to Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional Troubleshooters > Keyboard (under "Find and fix other problems) > Run the troubleshooter. Then follow the on-screen instructions to progress through the troubleshooter.[2] X Research source Go to source

   • If you still see that your keyboard is typing multiple letters when you press a single key, continue to the next step.

6. 6

   Check your keyboard's language settings. Press the keyboard shortcut Win + I to open Settings, then go to Time & Language > Language > Keyboard and select the language you want your keyboard to use.

   • As a final test, try using the keyboard with a different computer; if the problem is fixed, then it's a software issue. If the problem persists, your keyboard has a hardware issue.

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