Reasons for Copy Paste Not Working in Windows 10/11

There are many reasons the copy and paste keyboard shortcut doesn’t work in Windows 10/11

A few of these issues are addressed with basic techniques, and some are temporary issues like software interference, device drivers, a corrupted system file, viruses and malware issues, Keyboard issues, etc.

Let us examine the basic answers for these issues in this article as we attempt to fix copy and paste windows 10 and 11

PS: Ctrl+C is used to copy the content.
Ctrl+V is used to paste the content.
Ctrl+Shift+V is used to paste content without formatting.

1[b]. Restart the App You’re Currently Working In[/b]

In the event that you can’t copy and paste while using a particular application, close and restart the application and check if this fixed the issue.

Likewise, check if the app has any updates accessible since a product bug might be keeping the copy and paste shortcut from working.

You can refresh the application through the app’s settings menu or the Microsoft Store assuming it’s on there.

2. Attempt Copy-Pasting With the Mouse Instead of the Keyboard

Normally, we press Ctrl + to copy and C and Ctrl + V to paste since it’s quicker and easier.

Assuming you solely use the keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste, try using the mouse instead and see If it works.

On the off chance that the copy-paste keyboard shortcut and the mouse works, then be rest assured that the copy-paste keyboard shortcut do not work but it is still working on your computer.

If this happened, check out our next step in How to Fix Copy and Paste Not Working in windows 10/11?

3. Restart Windows Explorer


Before restarting Windows Explorer, save your work in progress as it will close any open apps and windows. Then, follow these steps:

Right-click Start > Task Manager.
In the Processes tab, find Windows Explorer.
Right-click it and select Restart.
Check if copy-paste is now working.
Task Manager in Windows 10

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