Clipboard problems (can not copy/paste) in Windows 11

Anonymous
2023-11-27T07:08:13+00:00

Clipboard stops to working in random time during the working day. Can't copy/paste, clipboard manager is empty. No any special actions done before this: it just stops to work in regular routine. I just have to restart Windows and hope to work for a next few hours.

It's make me crazy to restart my computer few times a day. I have complicated environment with VM's, Docker, IDE, SSH Terminals and should restart it JUST BECAUSE SUDDENLY I HAVE NO CLIPBOARD.

HOW IT'S EVEN POSSIBLE TO BREAK THE CLIPBOARD??? I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT JOKE

Windows 11 is broken! Please fix it!

I know here a lot of people with same issue. Please comment: let's make this problem visible to MS.

Please no generic advises about restart explorer, dism/sfc, troubleshooting and reinstalling my OS.

All of this was tried many times and doesn't solve this deep Windows bug.

My system information:

Windows 11 22H2 (x64), build 22621.2715, all the updates installed (Nov 2023)

Ryzen 7 5800H, 32 Gb RAM

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UPDATES:

SOLUTION #1 (JUNE 2024): confirmed and tested

As I noticed before, clipboard issue was always after my computer was left for some time switched on. During this my screensaver was shown and SOME BACKGROUND TASKS performed. This caused the issue 100% of time! I was trying to find and disable background tasks - but it doesn't help.

So, here's my solution: don't let PC to get idle. I've installed Caffeinated utility and keep my PC always awake, even when I'm go out for a few hours or night. AND IT WORKS! For 1 month already no more Clipboard Problem, no any restart! So I recommend to try this method.

SOLUTION #2 (doubtful: works for some)

Discovered by Glen Decker, instructions by Kim-LarryPapp

I hope it can help shine a light. You can follow the steps below. Some things to note, I've placed keystrokes in square brackets to indicate the keyboard touches, and the 'WIN' key refers to the Windows Key on the keyboard. (e.g. [ctrl+alt+del])

  • [Win + R] to open the Run Window
  • [services.msc] => [enter]
  • Click the 'Name' column heading to be sure the items are listed in alphabetical, A to Z.
  • Scroll down to find the item listed 'Connected Devices Platform Service' (Служба платформы подключенных устройств)
  • Double-Click the item to open the properties window.
  • Change the 'Start-up Type' in the drop-down to 'Disabled'. Mine was set to 'Automatic (Delayed)'.
  • Reboot

UPDATE FROM SEPTEMBER 2024:

From the moment I discovered solution #1 I have no issues with clipboard at all - for 3 months in a row!

Just using Caffeinated utility or PowerToys Awake - yes, not fix, but stable workaround. At least I can do my job while Microsoft ignores this issue.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-07-25T09:56:41+00:00

    Any updates on the copy and paste issue. I just finished a complete rebulid of my Windows 111 P/C. I'm going to leave it as is for a few days with no changes and see if copy and paste fails. If it does at least I know how to fix it. I have a call with level 3 tomorrow.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-07-22T12:09:39+00:00

    In my case, i used Windows 11 Debloater V206, it created some regs and I can't copy/paste any more, when remove those regs copy/paste func working normal.

    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control" -Name "WaitToKillServiceTimeout" -Type DWord -Value 2000

    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Control Panel\Desktop" -Name "MenuShowDelay" -Type DWord -Value 1

    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Control Panel\Desktop" -Name "WaitToKillAppTimeout" -Type DWord -Value 5000

    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Control Panel\Desktop" -Name "HungAppTimeout" -Type DWord -Value 4000

    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Control Panel\Desktop" -Name "AutoEndTasks" -Type DWord -Value 1

    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Control Panel\Desktop" -Name "LowLevelHooksTimeout" -Type DWord -Value 1000

    Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Control Panel\Desktop" -Name "WaitToKillServiceTimeout" -Type DWord -Value 2000

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-07-22T08:42:58+00:00

    I went through this a couple of days ago... here's what I found (posted above)

    I just had a failure with the CDP disabled, though it didn't present itself the same. I simply couldn't paste outside of the app copied from.

    Let the digging commence

    <rolls up sleeves>

    I ended up in a connected service chasing error logs that pointed me to the 'CDPComAFSUserSettings'. Drilling deeper, this is connected to the 'Function Discover Resource Publication' service. It should be running as Automatic, but mine switched itself.

    Resetting it in the properties to Automatic gave me back use of the clipboard again.

    I did just this...NO BEANS didn't work :(

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-07-22T08:33:25+00:00

    I fixed by remove some registries, hope this help.

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop]

    "HungAppTimeout"=-

    "WaitToKillAppTimeout"=-

    "LowLevelHooksTimeout"=-

    "WaitToKillServiceTimeout"=-

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control]

    "WaitToKillServiceTimeout"=-

    And if your system has NONE of those registry entries?

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-07-21T08:26:37+00:00

    I fixed by remove some registries, hope this help.

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop]

    "HungAppTimeout"=-

    "WaitToKillAppTimeout"=-

    "LowLevelHooksTimeout"=-

    "WaitToKillServiceTimeout"=-

    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control]

    "WaitToKillServiceTimeout"=-

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