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I have an issue where today (Jan 16,2024) in the taskbar search bar it either double types every character or doesn't at all. This is not just isolated to the search bar, when attempting to utilize any MS Win app feature that requires typing of any sort such as logging in to manage email accounts, Task Manager, Add or Remove Programs, etc. It all behaves the same way. I have tried many different options to include restarts, restarting the SearchBar, restarting Explorer, Uninstalling and Reinstalling my Keyboard and Mouse, changed the repeating character speed, etc. This doesn't happen in any other program which is evident in this question submission. I should add it also doesn't happen in MS Office software, or even when I go to Control Panel and test the repeating character text box. It's very odd that it specifically is happening to only certain features of which I use often. I'm not sure what else to try. I'd rather not have to clean wipe/clean install my OS to fix this issue.
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 21H2
Installed on 6/24/2022
OS build 22000.2538
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22001.1000.0
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Finally got this sorted....
After a 30 minute remote assistance with Microsoft they advised that some of my windows files were corrupt. Solution was to repair windows.
Settings > System > Recovery > Reset this PC
Kept all my user settings, files etc. Just had to reinstall a few bits of software after Windows reset. Still on Windows version 21H2.
All appears to be working fine now.
Hope this works for you guys too.
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I faced the same issue & resolved it now
Run a clean boot
When you start your computer in the Windows operating system, only the most basic system and services are loaded so that you can troubleshoot problems with system startup. This can help you determine if there are third-party applications or services that are causing system performance issues or stability issues.
How to perform a clean boot in Windows - Microsoft Support
Disclaimer: A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. It helps to determine whether a background program is interfering with your game or program and to isolate the cause of a problem.
These steps of "clean boot" might look complicated at first glance. However, to avoid any trouble for you, please follow them in order and step by step so that it will help you get you back on track.
Thank you so, so, SO much. I had all but given up on what to do after trying everything else I could find. I decided to come back to this forum after a couple of weeks, found your comment, and was able to update/fix my issue.
thanks for your gratitude and quick response, can you please help me my laptop is Surface Book - 512GB i7 16GB with GPU windows 11 compatibility Updating to 22H2 ?
currently running : windows 11 Pro version 21H2
windows feature Experience pack 1000.22001.1000.0
Regards,
Umapathi
