What is ‘Fallout 4 keyboard not working’ issue in Windows 10?

If you are experiencing ‘Fallout 4 keyboard not working’ issue in your Windows 10 computer while playing ‘Fallout 4’ game, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.

‘Fallout 4’ game: Fallout 4 is action role-playing game designed and developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game is available for Microsoft Windows OS, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Gameplay is similar to that of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, the two previous primary interations in series. Returning features including a camera that can switch between a first-person and third-person perspective. The player has the ability to freely roam in game’s world and leave a conversation at any time.

However, several Fallout 4 game players reported that they faced ‘Fallout 4 keyboard not working’ issue while they tried to play Fallout 4 game or while playing Fallout 4 game on their Windows 10 computer. The issue indicates you are unable to use keyboard in your Windows 10 computer while playing Fallout 4 game.

Before troubleshooting the issue, you should make sure your keyboard is in working condition and is properly connected. If the keyboard not working issue is persist on entire your Windows computer, then you will need to work on keyboard to resolve keyboard issues. If the keyboard not working issue is limit to Fallout 4 game, then there could be several reasons behind the issue including Fallout 4 game settings, outdated or corrupted keyboard drivers, issue with fallout4prefs file, and others.

Sometimes, this issue can be occurred due to some temporary issues in your Windows computer and Fallout 4 game. You can fix the issue just by restarting your computer and check if the error is resolved. If not, then you can follow our instructions to fix the issue. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix Fallout 4 keyboard not working in Windows 10?

Method 1: Fix ‘Fallout 4 keyboard not working’ with ‘PC Repair Tool’

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Method 2: Restart your computer or restart fallout 4 game

This issue can be occurred due to some temporary issues in your Fallout 4 game and/or Windows computer. You can fix the issue just by restarting Fallout 4 game. If restarting the game didn’t work for you, then you can try to fix the issue by restart your computer. After system restart, retry playing Fallout 4 game and check if the issue is resolved. If not, try next methods.

Method 3: Disconnect and reconnect keyboard

This issue can be occurred if keyboard is not properly connected into computer or have some temporary issues. You can disconnect your keyboard and reconnect it in order to fix the issue. Check if reconnecting keyboard resolves the issue.

Method 4: Disconnect your controller

This issue can be occurred due to the interference of controller connecting into computer. It might possible controller is interrupting your keyboard input. You can disconnect the controller from computer if any, in order to fix the issue and check if it works for you.

Method 5: Update keyboard drivers in Windows 10

Updating keyboard driver in Windows 10 can resolve the issue. Let’s try.

Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows 10 via Windows Search Box and expand ‘Keyboards’ category

Step 2: Right-click on your keyboard driver, and select ‘Update Driver’. Follow on-screen instructions to finis update process. Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

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Method 6: Check for software conflicts

This issue can be occurred due to interference of some other programs. You should check the programs on your computer for conflict issues in order to resolve the issue. Programs running in system background while gaming, like Game DVR, antivirus software/firewalls, Overlay programs like GeForce Experience, Steam Overlay, etc. You can disable all these conflicting programs in your computer temporarily in order to fix the issue, and check if it works for you.

Method 7: Delete Fallout4Prefs file

This issue can also be occurred due to some issue with your preferences of Fallout 4 game in your Windows 10 computer. You can reset preferences of Fallout 4 game in order to fix the issue.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘%userprofile%\documents\my games\fallout4’ in ‘Run’ window and hit ‘Ok’ button to open the Fallout 4 userprofile folder

Step 2: In the opened folder, find and delete ‘Fallout4Prefs’ file to reset preferences of Fallout 4 game in your computer. Once done, retry playing Fallout 4 game and check if the issue is resolved.

Conclusion

I am sure this article helped you on How to fix Fallout 4 keyboard not working in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.