How do I fix my keyboard @ key if it's not working?

• Users have reported issues when trying to use their @ key.
• The article below will show you exactly what needs to be done when that happens.
• For more troubleshooting guides on this particular matter, check out our Keyboard Errors Hub.
• For more general fix guides, we also have a dedicated Windows 10 Fix page.

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Problems with @ key on your laptop keyboard can cause various issues, but today, we’re going to show you how to easily fix this problem on your Windows 10 laptop.

The ampersat or @ sign on your keyboard still makes the list because it has been used since yesteryears for commercial purposes in accounting and invoicing to mean ‘at the rate of’, but today it is widely used in emails and social media handles.

This just means we’re not dropping it any time soon, but what happens then when you experience @ key not working in Windows 10 laptop keyboard?

It can be devastating especially for social media enthusiasts and if you’re a frequent sender of emails, because you may not be able to use the keyboard shortcuts, and the process of finding it from symbols option is just too long.

Worry not, there are solutions to fix the issue and get your ampersat key working again.

How do I fix an @ key on a Windows 10 laptop

1. Try on-screen keyboard

Here’s how to turn it on:

Select Settings.

Choose Keyboard.

Toggle the On-Screen keyboard to ON.

The keyboard will be displayed, try and check if @ key works when using the on-screen keyboard.

2. Change Language in Control Panel

Sometimes when you find @ key not working in Windows 10 laptop keyboard, it may have something to do with your Language settings.

Here’s how to check and change this:

Select Time and Language.

Click Region and Language.

Under Country or Region, click on English (United Kingdom), and if not there, you can add it using Add a Language button.

Select Options.

Check what keyboard is selected under the Keyboards option.

Did this resolve the @ key not working in Windows 10 laptop keyboard problem? If not, try the next solution.

3. Update chipset drivers from the computer manufacturer’s website

You can find drivers from the manufacturer website’s support section for your laptop type.

Here’s how to update and install drivers from the manufacturer website:

Another method you can use to update your drivers is by using third-party tools.
DriverFix is a simple tool that will allow you to update all outdated drivers on your PC automatically.

Most of the time, the generic drivers for your PC’s hardware and peripherals are not properly updated by the system.There are key differences between a generic driver and a manufacturer’s driver.Searching for the right driver version for each of your hardware components can become tedious. That’s why an automated assistant can help you find and update your system with the correct drivers every time, and we strongly recommend DriverFix. Here’s how to do it:

DriverFix

Keep your PC components drivers working perfectly without putting your PC at risk.

Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.

Once you update your drivers, check if the problem is still there.

4. Use Two-button reset

If you’re using a Surface laptop, take the steps below to fix @ key not working in Windows 10 laptop keyboard problem:

5. Run in Compatibility mode

You can also run your keyboard in compatibility mode to see if it helps.

Do the following:

Select Device Manager.

Select Uninstall.

Select Properties.

6. Use a different keyboard

If @ key isn’t working on your laptop keyboard, there’s a possibility that your keyboard is faulty. As a workaround, you can attach a USB keyboard to your laptop and use it as a temporary solution.

This isn’t the most elegant solution, but it should allow you to use your laptop until you manage to find the cause of the problem.

7. Run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

If you find @ key not working in Windows 10 laptop keyboard, then run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to resolve the issue.

This checks for commonly occurring issues and ensures any new device or hardware is correctly installed on your computer.

Here’s how to go about it:

Go to View by option on the top right corner.

Click the drop down arrow and select Large icons.

Click Troubleshooting.

Click View all option on the left pane.

Click Hardware and Devices.

Follow the instructions to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.  The troubleshooter will begin detecting any issues that may be the cause of @ key not working in Windows 10 laptop keyboard.

8. Disable Filter keys settings

Here’s how to do this:

Select Control Panel.

Select Ease of Access.

Click on Change how your keyboard works.

9. Uninstall and reinstall the keyboard driver from the manufacturer’s website

Here’s how to do this:

Select Device Manager.

Search for Keyboards and click on it to expand the list.

Right click on the Keyboard driver.

Did any of these solutions help you fix @ key not working in Windows 10 laptop keyboard issue? Let us know in the comments section below.

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