The virtual keyboard "Windows 7" is displayed on top of the desktop or any other windows keys. In order for it to appear, it must be turned on, and for this to perform a certain sequence of actions.
Why is the on-screen keyboard enabled in the operating system?
Few people understand why in Windows operating systems there is a function of showing the keyboard on the desktop. To understand this, you need to refer to the help and slightly supplement it.
First of all, a virtual keyboard is required for those people whose fingers are inactive or absent. In addition, it can help if the keys of the regular keyboard unexpectedly stopped working, and you urgently need to add text or type the name of the recipient of the files.
Recently, devices such as tablet computers have become very popular. Conventional devices can be connected to them using bluetooth or wi-fi, but in the absence of wireless devices and USB sockets, work would be incredibly difficult if not for the virtual keyboard.
It can also help with protection against malware called keyloggers. They read passwords that are entered from the physical keyboard, and then send them to the attacker.
How to enable the virtual keyboard, if there is a regular one?
- The first way. The latest versions of Windows have conveniently implemented search functions. Just click on the "Start" button and enter "on-screen keyboard" in the search bar. Now click on the top search link and the desired window will appear on the screen.
- The second way, more operational. You just need to press the key combination windows + R, a window opens with the name "Run." In it write "osk" or "osk.exe", and then click on the "OK" or "ENTER" button. If the window does not open after pressing the keyboard shortcut , you will have to do a few extra actions. First, move the cursor to the "Start" menu and right-click on it, select "Properties". On the right, find the "Tinctures" button and click on it. After clicking, another window will open, in which you need to put a tick in the cell next to the inscription "Run."
How to enable the virtual keyboard if the steps described above are done, but nothing works? Just open the Start menu, and in the column on the right select "Run", now you can easily enter the file name "osk" or "osk.exe"
How to enable the virtual keyboard if the normal one does not work?
The on-screen keyboard can only be opened using the mouse.
Click on "Start", then on "Control Panel" and select "Accessibility".
A window opens titled "Accessibility Center."
After clicking on "Enable virtual keyboard", the desired keys will appear on top of all windows.
Open File Explorer by double-clicking on the “My Computer” label (it is advisable to perform this action on behalf of the Administrator).
So how to enable the virtual keyboard it is not always possible from the control panel, especially if the computer is infected, sometimes you need to open the executable file yourself.
Then go along the path "C: \ Windows \ System32 \" and run the executable file "osk.exe".
Settings and advanced features
A virtual keyboard is open on the screen, how to enable its settings window? There is nothing complicated in this - click on the "Options" button. Here you can select the reaction to the hover, simply holding the mouse pointer over a certain key - it will be considered that this key is pressed.
Shutdown
Often after some time, the OS function in the form of a keyboard on the screen becomes unnecessary. To disable a window that is no longer required for work, in the upper right corner click on the buttons familiar to the user: the underscore symbol to minimize, or the cross to completely close.