Updated: May 28, 2023
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by Oleksandr Kamennyi
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My USB keyboard says 'setup blocked by group policy' and won't work.

Short summary:

  1. Check physical connections: Ensure the keyboard is properly connected to your device.
  2. Restart your computer: Restarting can fix temporary software issues.
  3. Update keyboard driver: Visit the manufacturer's website and install the latest driver.
  4. Try to uninstall device and use 'Scan for hardware changes' button to reinstall the keyboard driver.

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Nice to meet you, *****!
Can you specify the device with which that keyboard refuses to work?

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PC tower. Made by pc specialist

Ok, what operation system is it running?

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Windows 10

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Can you take me a screenshot or photo of that error you have?

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Alright, got it.

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My mouse looks the same, but that is working fine.

Ok, is your keyboard also manufactured by Razer?

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Nope. Keyboard is HP.

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Got you.
Is it connected to a frontal USB port or the one on the back?

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Front at moment, but doesn't work on back one either.

Ok, connect it to a back one, please.
And in the 'Start' menu type device manager and open it, please.

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Ok, good.
Right-click on that keyboard here > Properties > Driver > Update driver
If it will give you an error - take me a photo of it, please.

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Already installed.

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Top answer

Got you.
Try to Uninstall Device and use 'Scan for hardware changes' button to reinstall the keyboard driver.

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It's working :D I "delete the drive software for this device" and then "scan for hardware changes"

Glad to hear that!
Is there anything else I can do for you today?

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Nope. Thanks for the help.

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3 comments
Seraphina Blakely
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I had a similar problem with my keyboard last month. Ended up replacing it 😔
MbalaxVibe
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Try connecting it to a different USB port or restarting your computer. You can also check the Device Manager to see if there are any driver-related issues.
Chromatic
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What should I do if my keyboard is not recognized by the computer at all?

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