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

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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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2024-06-19T14:01:46+00:00

I don't want to disable Clipboard History because it's useful for me and doesn't connected with this error. As mentioned before, how it can break clipboard after overnight IDLE state?

MY SOLUTION, THAT WORKS FOR 1 MONTH ALREADY WITHOUT ANY REBOOT

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.

And yeah, this is not a solution (HEY MICROSOFT!), but workaround - maybe it helps someone too.

Link for utility (small and free): *http://desmondbrand.com/caffeinated/*
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Anonymous

2024-06-19T10:04:33+00:00

Good question, other features also don't work in windows, we just notice copy and paste because it is used the most. Power down and restart also stops working.
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Anonymous

2024-06-19T08:30:14+00:00

While that sounds great, how does that explain copy and paste working, leaving the PC overnight and it no longer working in the morning with zero activity?
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Anonymous

2024-06-18T20:28:40+00:00

I've had my clipboard history turned off for weeks and reboot every day at 5am using the task scheduler. If I turn off the task scheduler and don't re-boot the copy and paste function will fail at about 26-27 hours after a re-boot. I have turned over tons of data to MicroSoft level 3 and the engineers and continue to receive weekly updates from the level 3 tech that I'm working with. I did send them links to this forum and submitted information to their "Feedback Hub" which they monitor. I suggest others do the same, the Feedback Hub allows you to record a video of your problem so they can review at the lab. From the start icon, search Feedback Hub, select report a problem then follow the screens.
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Anonymous

2024-06-18T13:51:41+00:00

Agreed. I reasoned it out as it being much less useful than having to reboot every two hours, which was the case before the disable.

Since, about three days now, I haven't had to reboot yet.

Now, the task bar disappearing... different story entirely. The only way to fix it for me is to disable my external video cards (e.g. NVIDIA) and then reboot. Once rebooted, I can reorganize my windows (only needed on the first after upgrade) because graphic settings, task bar, etc., comes back.

Once fixed, device settings and re-enable the external drivers so the other monitors come back. You immediately lose graphic settings, but at least I have the Windows key. Without it, the system is completely useless.
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