Truth is, even a gaming keyboard under $100 can become extremely competitive if calibrated properly. Unfortunately, you can sometimes mess up the customization process and end up with terrible settings.
If you’ve previously customized your keyboards hotkeys and shortcuts, and you want to reset back to the default settings, then this guide is perfect for you. Both mechanical and membrane keyboards can sometimes be temperamental, so if your keys aren’t working, reset back to default settings before attempting to perform surgery on it so you can get to typing like an expert.
Here’s how to change keyboard settings for Windows and Mac.
How to Change Your Keyboard Settings
There are a number of things you can tinker within your computer’s settings in order to reset your keyboard. Let’s learn how to:
- Reset Keyboard Settings on Windows 10
- Change Keyboard Language on Windows 10
- Reset Keyboard Settings on Mac
- Change Keyboard Language on Mac
How to Reset Keyboard Settings on Windows 10
- Press WIN + R to open Run, type Control, then press Enter to open the Control Panel.
- Click on Hardware and Sound.
- Click on Device Manager under Devices and Printers.
- Expand “Keyboards” by clicking on the arrow icon (>) to the left of the Keyboard heading.
- Select the name of the keyboard you want to reset.
- Click on the Uninstall Device icon (Red X) at the top of the Device Manager window.
- Select Uninstall to remove the keyboard from Device Manager.
- Once uninstalled, click on the Scan for Hardware Changes icon (computer and magnifying glass) so that your computer recognizes your keyboard again.
- Select the keyboard name again by following steps 4 and 5.
- Click on the Update Device Driver icon from the top of the Device Manager window.
- Click on Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software in the pop-up window.
- Once the new drivers have installed, close the pop-up window.
- Restart your computer to ensure your keyboard has reset properly.
Changing Keyboard Language: Windows 10
If you don’t want to fully reset your keyboard but you need to change the language of your keyboard, here’s how:
- Press WIN + I to open up Settings.
- Click on Devices
- Go to Typing.
- Scroll down to More Keyboard Settings and click on Advanced Keyboards Settings.
- Under the Language List click on Use Language List (recommended) or select your Primary Language.
How to Reset Keyboard Settings on Mac:
- Click on the Apple icon in the upper-left corner and select System Preferences.
- Click on Keyboard.
- Click on Modifier Keys in the bottom right-hand corner of the keyboard tab.
- Select Restore Defaults and click Ok.
- Next, click on the Text tab and select a keyboard that you want to remove.
- Click on the minus icon to remove the keyboard shortcut
- Now, click on the Shortcuts tab.
- If you’ve changed the shortcuts, click on Restore Defaults once again to reset them to their default settings.
- Restart your Mac to ensure your keyboard has reset properly.
Changing Keyboard Language: Mac
As we mentioned with a Windows computer, sometimes you just need to reset the language of your keyboard to fix any issues. Here’s how to change the keyboard language on a Mac:
- Click on the Apple icon in the upper-left corner and select System Preferences.
- Click on Language and Region.
- Select any languages you want to remove.
- Click on the minus icon below the list to remove selected languages.
Summary
To summarize, you definitely don’t want a top-notch gaming keyboard like Razer Huntsman Elite getting dirty and being filled with nasty food crumbs. Especially when you consider it’s a competitive price.
If you’ve followed our guide and you’re still having trouble with your keyboard, leave a comment below and let us know what issues you’re having – we are here to help!
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