{"id":32122,"date":"2025-12-04T19:12:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T13:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=32122"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T17:31:12","slug":"fix-delete-key-not-working-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fix-delete-key-not-working-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix: Delete Key Not Working in Windows 10\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you facing issues with your keyboard? You want to delete a file or text, but nothing happens when you press the delete key on your keyboard. This is a common problem and has been experienced by many Windows users across the globe. This guide will help you with basic and advanced troubleshooting methods to fix the delete button not working on your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Quick Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0You can always use the <\/span><b>Onscreen Keyboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to complete your work and then begin troubleshooting the issue by following the methods mentioned in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press <\/span><b>Win + R<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to open the <\/span><b>RUN <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">box, Type <\/span><b>OSK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and hit the <\/span><b>Enter <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">key to launch the Onscreen Keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why do Windows Users face Delete Key not Working on Keyboard Issue?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several common reasons why the Delete key may stop working on a laptop.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dust, food particles, or physical obstruction do not allow the key to be pressed properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrupted, outdated, or missing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-download-and-update-lenovo-keyboard-driver-on-windows-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keyboard drivers<\/a> can cause specific keys to stop working.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some Windows settings may interfere with Keyboard settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the system switches to another language layout, some keys may behave differently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardware issues like wear out or a fault in the mechanism.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Prerequisites Before Troubleshooting<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou are trying to press the delete key, and it is not working\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we start troubleshooting the \u201cdelete key not working on keyboard\u201d issue, let us carry out some basic checks to determine the gravity of the problem. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reboot your PC to determine if this is not a temporary glitch caused by an unforeseen conflict.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try using the delete key on a different software, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/convert-pdf-to-notepad-on-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notepad<\/a> or an internet browser.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select any file you do not want and press the delete key, and it will move to the Recycle Bin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the delete key works in any of the cases above, then it is working fine. There could be a conflict only when you use a particular software. In this case, you could try to update or reinstall that software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>If the delete key does not work in any of the cases, then do the following.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Laptops -&gt; Try using an external keyboard to determine if the problem is with the Windows Settings or the hardware itself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Desktops -&gt; Connect another keyboard if available, or connect your current keyboard to another PC and check if the delete button not working issue persists.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Some experts have recommended cleaning the keyboard physically by following these steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the dust and debris that collects underneath the keys over time. You can use a small PC vacuum or a small brush.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for Stuck Keys that get jammed due to food particles that get stuck under them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the Keycap and verify if it is not misaligned and placed properly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that the Delete key goes down when pressed and comes back up when released.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find that the Delete key is not working after carrying out the steps mentioned above, and there is no physical damage to the keyboard, then we can conclude that there is an issue with the settings. Read the next set of troubleshooting methods to fix the delete key not working on laptop or desktop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Troubleshooting Steps to Fix the Delete Button not Working<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will begin with the basic and easy troubleshooting methods first and then move on to the more complicated methods in order to fix the delete key not working. Try each method and check for the results by using the delete key. Once the issue is resolved, you can ignore the remaining methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1 : Run The Keyboard Troubleshooter Tool<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few troubleshooting tools provided by Microsoft to all Windows users that can help diagnose and fix issues. Let us begin with the Keyboard troubleshooter.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings box,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. In the search bar, located top-center, type \u201cfind and fix keyboard problems\u201d and click on the result that matches what you have typed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32125\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/find-and-fix-keyboard-problems.webp\" alt=\"find and fix keyboard problems\" width=\"738\" height=\"210\" sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. A new box will open where you have to click on Advanced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32126\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Advanced-Option.webp\" alt=\"Advanced Option\" width=\"711\" height=\"420\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Make sure that the Apply Repairs Automatically option is checked and click on the next button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32127\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Apply-Repairs-Automatically-option.webp\" alt=\"Apply Repairs Automatically option\" width=\"694\" height=\"522\" sizes=\"(max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. This tool will start detecting the issue with your Keyboard and apply the fixes. Follow the onscreen steps to proceed further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/keyboard-shortcuts-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Fix Keyboard Shortcuts Not Working On Windows<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2 : Run The Hardware And Devices Troubleshooter Tool<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the keyboard troubleshooting tool fails to determine any error, then you could try initiating the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter utility. Here are the steps on how to run this tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Windows + R to launch the RUN dialog box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Type \u201cmsdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic\u201d and click on the OK button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23870\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/msdt.exe-id-DeviceDiagnostic-command.webp\" alt=\"msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic command\" width=\"391\" height=\"193\" sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. The Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter toolbox will open.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32128\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Hardware-and-Devices-Troubleshooter-toolbox.webp\" alt=\"Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter toolbox\" width=\"605\" height=\"462\" sizes=\"(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click Advanced and check Apply repairs automatically.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Click on the Next button and adhere to the onscreen instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 3 : Check For Malware<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some experts have suggested running a malware scan when facing \u201call of a sudden\u201d issues. Malware can cause different types of major and minor errors, especially if it infects system files. Try running a malware scan with your antivirus software. If you do not have any, then follow these steps to run the default Windows Security app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + S and\u00a0 type \u201c Windows Security.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the same result under Best Match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30561\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/07\/windows-security.webp\" alt=\"windows security\" width=\"624\" height=\"281\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. The Windows Security app will open. Click on the Virus &amp; Threat Protection box.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30940\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/click-virus-and-threat-protection.webp\" alt=\"click virus and threat protection\" width=\"731\" height=\"431\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click on Scan Options and choose Full Scan.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Click on the <\/span><b>Scan Now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24797\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/scan-now.webp\" alt=\"scan now\" width=\"236\" height=\"89\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Follow the onscreen steps to remove the malware and reboot your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Editor\u2019s Tip : Use Systweak Antivirus<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Systweak-Antivirus.webp\" alt=\"Systweak Antivirus\" width=\"630\" height=\"412\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not use any third-party antivirus software, then your computer could be at risk. We recommend using a real-time monitoring system like Systweak Antivirus. This powerful antivirus software can detect all types of malware, viruses, spyware, adware, and all other types of infections. It also includes an ad-blocking extension, a Startup Manager module, and an extra firewall feature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32122,pos-1,\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/sav\/w\/32122\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'fix-delete-key-not-working-windows', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; text-align: justify;\"><br \/>\nMethod 4 : Update Windows<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows Updates are software rollouts carried out by Microsoft that contain bug fixes, security patches, new features, and more. There have been many cases where issues that occur unexpectedly get fixed by updating Windows. We have explained the steps to carry out a complete update of the Windows OS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + I to open the Windows Settings box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the Windows Updates tab in the left panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31380\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Check-For-Updates.webp\" alt=\"Check For Updates\" width=\"757\" height=\"346\" sizes=\"(max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. In the right section, click on the Check For Updates button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Wait for Windows to connect to the Microsoft server and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/windows-updates-stuck-on-pending-install-download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download\/install updates<\/a> for you.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. After the update process is complete, press the Check for Updates button a couple of times to check if any pending updates were not done in the first round.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31246\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Advanced-Options-1-1.webp\" alt=\"Advanced Options\" width=\"1426\" height=\"172\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1426px) 100vw, 1426px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Next, click on Advanced Options and then on Optional Updates.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31381\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Advanced-Options.webp\" alt=\"Advanced Options\" width=\"774\" height=\"379\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Select all the updates displayed here and click on the Download &amp; Install button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Wait for all the updates to complete and reboot your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 5 : Update Keyboard Drivers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers are the small programs that are developed to bridge the communication gap between hardware and software. It is essential to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/best-driver-updater-software-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keep your drivers updated<\/a> at all times. Hardware issues can occur if the drivers are outdated, missing, corrupted, or incompatible. There are three ways to update drivers, and we have explained the steps in detail below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">a.) Update Driver Using The Device Manager<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Device Manager is an in-built driver updater tool that helps to update all the drivers installed on a Windows PC. It can be used free of cost, but it does not search for updated drivers beyond Microsoft servers, which means that it cannot always find the most updated driver available. Here are the steps to use this tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press\u00a0 Win + X\u00a0 to reveal the Windows Power Menu.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Select Device Manager from the list of options.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Locate the \u201c<\/span><b>Keyboards\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> driver category and click on it to reveal your keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31443\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Device-Manager-1-1.webp\" alt=\"Device Manager\" width=\"461\" height=\"664\" sizes=\"(max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n4. Right-click on your keyboard and select Update from the context menu.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Adhere to the onscreen instructions to update the driver.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Reboot your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">b.) Update Driver Using The OEM Website<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not find an updated driver for your keyboard using Device Manager, then you can search for it on the OEM website. However, this method is a bit technical as you need to know the exact model and make of your keyboard, and then download the appropriate driver before installing it manually.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the support website of your keyboard manufacturer and search for the download drivers section. Select the model number of your keyboard and the driver you need to download. Once the file has been downloaded, double-click to run the installer and follow the onscreen instructions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">c.) Update Driver Using Advanced Driver Updater<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to download, update, and install drivers with a few mouse clicks is possible by using the Advanced Driver Updater. Here are the instructions to use this tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Download and install Advanced Driver Updater from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advanceddriverupdater.com\/?utm_source=systweakblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or click the download link below.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32122,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/32122\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'fix-delete-key-not-working-windows', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Open the software and click the Start Scan Now button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30379\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Advanced-Driver-Updater_1.webp\" alt=\"Advanced-Driver-Updater_1\" width=\"716\" height=\"550\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Wait for the scan to finish, and a list of driver issues will appear on the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30380\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Advanced-Driver-Updater_update-driver.webp\" alt=\"Advanced-Driver-Updater_update-driver\" width=\"727\" height=\"559\" sizes=\"(max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Locate the Keyboard Driver in the list and click on the update link next to it.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. The update process will now commence. Wait for the driver to be updated completely and restart your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 6 : Check Sticky Keys \/ Filter Keys<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes Windows accessibility features interfere with keys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Go to Settings and type \u201cAccessibility Keyboard Settings\u201d in the search bar located at the top-center.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the relevant result with the same name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32129\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Accessibility-Keyboard-Settings.webp\" alt=\"Accessibility Keyboard Settings\" width=\"747\" height=\"260\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Ensure that the following options are disabled and the toggle button is towards the left.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticky Keys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filter Keys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toggle Keys<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32130\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Accessibility-Keyboard.webp\" alt=\"Accessibility- Keyboard\" width=\"696\" height=\"355\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Restart your PC if you have made any changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 7 : Disable Keyboard Remapping Software And Problematic Background Apps<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some apps can override keyboard behavior, leading to conflicts. It is advised to turn off these apps and check if the delete button not working on the laptop keyboard is fixed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AutoHotkey scripts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keyboard remapping tools like SharpKeys, KeyTweak<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaming\/ARGB keyboard software (Corsair, Razer, Logitech)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VM software (VMware, VirtualBox)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen recording apps<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read Also : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/special-characters-not-working-on-keyboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to do If Special Characters are Not Working on the Keyboard<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 8 : Check PowerToys<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32131\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Remap-Keys.webp\" alt=\"Remap Keys\" width=\"699\" height=\"437\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><br \/>\nIf you use PowerToys, open its settings and check the Keyboard Manager. A remapping might be affecting the delete key. Try disabling the remapping or temporarily closing PowerToys.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 9 : Change The Keyboard Layout<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some experts have recommended changing the Keyboard layout to fix the delete key not working on the keyboard. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + I to open the Settings box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24771\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Time-Language-tab.webp\" alt=\"Time &amp; Language tab\" width=\"208\" height=\"154\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0tab in the left panel.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Click on <\/span><b>Language &amp; Region<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the right section.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24772\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Language-Region.webp\" alt=\"Language &amp; Region\" width=\"481\" height=\"228\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Locate the <\/span><b>Preferred Languages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section and then click on the three dots next to your preferred language.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Choose <\/span><b>Language Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the context menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32132\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Preferred-Languages.webp\" alt=\"Preferred Languages\" width=\"698\" height=\"259\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Scroll down on the next window until you find the <\/span><b>Keyboards <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">section.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32133\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Keyboards-section.webp\" alt=\"Keyboards section\" width=\"746\" height=\"154\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Click on the <\/span><b>Add a keyboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button and select your preferred keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32134\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Add-a-keyboard.webp\" alt=\"Add a keyboard\" width=\"507\" height=\"453\" sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Now open Notepad and type anything. Press the <\/span><b>Windows + Spacebar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> key to change the keyboard layout.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32135\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/change-the-keyboard-layout.webp\" alt=\"change the keyboard layout\" width=\"432\" height=\"145\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Select the layout that you have just added and press the Delete button to check if it is working.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 10 : Reset Keyboard Layout<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press Win + Space to switch layouts and check how many layouts you have. You can remove extra layouts by going to Settings \u2192 Time &amp; Language \u2192 Language &amp; Region \u2192 Remove.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 11 : Boot Into Safe Mode<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps identify if a third-party app is blocking the Delete key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + R, type msconfig.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Go to Boot \u2192 check Safe boot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32136\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/12\/System-Configuration-Boot.webp\" alt=\"System Configuration - Boot\" width=\"756\" height=\"491\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Restart the PC.<\/span><br \/>\n<div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab note-icon\" style=\"background:#47ADE0\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"note-box\" style=\"background:#d5e9f6\">\n<p> <strong> Note : <\/strong>If the Delete key works in Safe Mode \u2192 the problem is caused by any of the following.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A third-party app<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A keyboard remapping tool<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A background service<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Conclusion:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that the above fixes have helped you fix the delete key not working on keyboard issue. We would love to hear about your experience with how you solved the delete button not working error in the comments section below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended :<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/keyboard-spacebar-not-working-on-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spacebar Key on Keyboard Not Working on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you facing issues with your keyboard? You want to delete a file or text, but nothing happens when you press the delete key on your keyboard. This is a common problem and has been experienced by many Windows users across the globe. 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