Windows Resume Loader Keyboard not working
If your keyboard is not working on the Windows Resume Loader screen, try the following suggestions to fix the issue. Let’s see all these fixes in detail.
1] Remove the battery and insert it again
Some users were able to fix the problem simply by removing the battery of their laptops and inserting it again. You can also try this trick. If it works, you will save your time in the troubleshooting methods explained below. Follow the steps written below: Check if this fixes your problem. Read: What happens if you interrupt System Restore or Reset Windows
2] Switch between USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports
If your system has both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, try to switch between both ports. For example, if you have connected your keyboard to the USB 3.0 port, remove it from there and plug it into the USB 2.0 port. Now, check if your keyboard works on the Windows Resume Loader screen or not.
3] Drain the capacitors of your laptop
If the above two methods did not work, try draining the capacitors of your laptop. The following steps will guide you on this: See if you can select any option on the Windows Resume Loader screen by using your keyboard or not. If not, try the next potential fix.
4] Connect a PS/2 keyboard if your system has a PS/2 port
Some systems still have a PS/2 port. Check if your system has this port. If yes, connect a PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 port. The PS/2 keyboard should work on the Windows Resume Loader screen. If you do not have the PS/2 keyboard, ask your friends if they have it or not. This should fix the problem.
5] Enable USB keyboard in BIOS
The issue of the irresponsive keyboard on the Windows Resume Loader screen also occurs if the keyboard is not active on that screen. You can check this in your system BIOS settings. If your keyboard is disabled in the BIOS, enabling it will fix the issue. Computers of different brands have a different processes to enable the keyboard in BIOS. Refer to your computer’s user manual to know how to enable the keyboard in BIOS.
6] Enter Windows Recovery Environment and disable Hiberfil.sys
If the hibernation mode is enabled on your system, you will find the Hiberfil.sys file on your system. The Hiberfil.sys is a file that stores the state of your system just before entering hibernation mode. Windows uses this file to resume your system from where you left the last time. You are currently in a loop where you are returning to the Windows Resume Loader screen again and again. To get out of this loop, you have to disable the Hiberfil.sys file. For this, you have to start your system in WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment). Because you are stuck in a loop that is preventing you from booting your system, you cannot enter Windows Recovery Environment via Windows 11/10 Settings. You can enter Windows RE by interrupting the normal boot sequence. To do so, power off your system, then power on it again. Now, press and hold the power button to turn it off again before the login screen appears. Do this three times. The fourth time, Windows will enter into the Recovery Environment automatically.
Once you enter Windows Recovery Environment, you will see the Automatic Repair screen, where you will see two options, Restart and Advanced options. Select Advanced options and then go to “Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt.” This will launch the Command Prompt. Now, enter the following command and hit Enter to disable the Hiberfil.sys file. After the execution of the above command, restart your computer.
7] Perform a System Restore
If you have created a System restore point, you can use it to restore your system. System Restore is a tool developed by Microsoft that helps users protect and repair their computers. When you turn on System Restore, Windows takes a snapshot of system files and registry and saves them as a restore point. You can use this system restore point to take your system back to the previous working state. Enter Windows Recovery Environment by following the process explained above. After that, go to “Troubleshoot > Advanced options.” Now, select System Restore.
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How do I fix Windows Resume Loader on my laptop?
If you are stuck on the Windows Resume Loader screen, you can fix this problem by disabling the Hiberfil.sys file. Windows creates this file when you activate the hibernation mode. After disabling the Hiberfil.sys file, Windows will not be able to use that file to resume your system from where you left the last time. This will fix the issue.
How do I resume my laptop keyboard?
If your laptop is stuck on the Windows Resume Loader screen, you can resume it by doing some simple fixes. Check if your keyboard is disabled in BIOS. If so, you can enable it in BIOS settings. If you have a PS/2 port, you can use a PS/2 keyboard instead of the USB one. Hope this helps. Read next: What to do if I forgot my computer password?
