Peripherals & Devices guides
Get the things you plug in working again: mice, keyboards, printers, scanners, and the drivers behind them.
Where to begin
Try the device in another USB port, and on another computer if you have one. That single test tells you whether to troubleshoot the device or Windows.
If it fails on every PC, the device or its cable is the likely cause. If it works elsewhere, open Device Manager, look for a warning icon or an unknown device, then update or reinstall the driver.
Printers and scanners add their own layer: the print queue, the spooler service, and the network connection. For wireless devices, check the batteries and the pairing as well.
Start here
- How to Fix a Printer Showing Offline in Windows 11
Windows 11 printer stuck offline or jobs stuck in queue? Set the printer online, clear the print spooler, reinstall the driver, and fix Wi-Fi printer IPs.
- How to Fix USB Device Not Recognized in Windows 11
USB device not recognized or showing as Unknown Device in Windows 11? Reset USB controllers, fix power settings, and get the device detected again.
- How to Fix Keyboard Not Typing in Windows 11
Keyboard dead in Windows but works in BIOS? Fix filter keys, language layout, USB power saving, and drivers, or use the on-screen keyboard to sign in.
- How to Fix Bluetooth Not Working in Windows 11
Bluetooth missing, won't pair, or headphones connect on Windows 11 with no sound? Restart Bluetooth services, update drivers, and re-pair devices fast.
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- Fix Windows Key Not Working in Windows 11
Windows key not opening Start or shortcuts like Win+E not working? Check the keyboard's Win Lock and gaming mode, remove remaps, and reset a stuck Start menu.
- Fix "Driver Is Unavailable" for a Printer in Windows 11
Printer shows "Driver is unavailable" in Windows 11? Remove the old driver package, clear the spooler, install the right driver, and check protected print.
- How to Fix a Keyboard Typing Wrong Characters in Windows 11
Keyboard types @ instead of ", numbers instead of letters, or wrong symbols on Windows 11? Fix keyboard layout, language hotkeys, Num Lock, and Fn lock.
- How to Fix a Printer Not Printing in Windows 11
Jobs stuck in the queue, blank pages, or nothing at all? Clear the print spooler, reinstall the driver, and fix a Windows 11 printer that won't print.
- Fix Camera Not Working in Teams or Zoom on Windows 11
Camera works in the Camera app but not Teams or Zoom? Fix app permissions, the device-in-use error, virtual camera conflicts, and driver problems.
- How to Fix a Scanner Not Working in Windows 11
Scanner not detected in Windows 11, or scans failing halfway? Fix WIA service faults, missing drivers, network scanner discovery, and all-in-one problems.
- How to Fix Mouse Lag and Stuttering in Windows 11
Mouse pointer skipping, freezing, or lagging in Windows 11? Fix wireless interference, polling and power settings, drivers, and surface problems.
- How to Fix Game Controller Not Working in Windows 11
Controller not detected or buttons dead in games? Fix Windows drivers, USB ports, Steam Input, and game controller settings.
- How to Fix USB Ports Not Working in Windows 11
USB mouse, flash drive, or phone not detected in Windows 11. Try different ports, reset controllers, update chipset drivers, and fix power management.
- How to Fix a Webcam Not Working in Windows 11
Webcam stays black in Teams or Zoom on Windows 11? Fix camera privacy settings, the Fn-key shutter, drivers, and the right device selected in the app.