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How to Fix: Space key and other keys not working after enabling some sort of FPS/GPU/CP

Space key not working after enabling FPS/GPU/CPU/LAP indicator on MSI Laptop with Razer Huntsman mini keyboard and NVIDIA driver.

The issue you're experiencing, where the space key and other keys don't work after enabling a FPS/GPU/CPU/LAP indicator, is likely caused by the keyboard being intercepted by the game or application that's displaying the performance metrics. This can happen when the keyboard is not properly configured or when the game is using a custom keyboard input system.

⚠️ Common Causes

  • The game or application that's displaying the performance metrics is using a custom keyboard input system.
  • The keyboard settings are not properly configured, causing the keyboard to be intercepted by the game or application.
  • The NVIDIA driver is outdated or corrupted, leading to issues with keyboard input.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes

Method 1: Disable Custom Keyboard Input System

  1. Step 1: Open the game or application that's displaying the performance metrics and check if it has a custom keyboard input system enabled.
  2. Step 2: Disable the custom keyboard input system in the game or application settings.

Method 2: Update NVIDIA Driver

  1. Step 1: Open the NVIDIA Control Panel and check for any available updates.
  2. Step 2: Install the latest version of the NVIDIA driver.

Method 3: Configure Keyboard Settings

  1. Step 1: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Step 2: Click on 'Device' and then select 'Keyboard'.
  3. Step 3: Make sure that the keyboard is set as the default input device.

💡 Conclusion

To resolve this issue, try disabling any custom keyboard input systems in games or applications, updating the NVIDIA driver, and configuring your keyboard settings. If none of these methods work, you may need to reset the keyboard settings to their default values.

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