Solved Mechanical Keyboard Randomly not responding.


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Alainikus

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Hello there, I am using a Vulcan II ROCCAT Mechanical Keyboard with red switches. Before that I had a mechanical keyboard too which had similar issues. I've recently struggled with my keyboard and experienced jittering and randomly unresponsive keystrokes when in use. For the jittering I already found a solution however the random cut out of keys is bothering me. I have looked online everywhere, it's all just suggesting to clean the key caps and switches of debris. And also just reinstalling the drivers and keyboard program etc. I have done all of that, yet the problem still persists. I am starting to think that it is an issue with Windows itself. Does anyone have a clue on what it could be?
 
Windows Build/Version
23H2 Build 22631.4317

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10400f
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Roccat Vulcan II
    Mouse
    Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
    Browser
    Floorp (Firefox)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
A dirty keyboard?

My K95 Platinum was repeating keys.
Turned out I needed to clean it so I bought a Compressed Air Can and let it rip.

Be warned though, depending on your keyboard keys, they could end up everywhere. I spent 30 minutes retrieving them from outside where I used the compressed air. But that’s another hilarious story. Like the one where I used a vacuum cleaner and had to fish keys out of it.
I’m not known for intelligence.

If you try it, short controlled bursts, maybe don't press or pull in the trigger all the way.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
antspants said:
A dirty keyboard?

My K95 Platinum was repeating keys.
Turned out I needed to clean it so I bought a Compressed Air Can and let it rip.

Be warned though, depending on your keyboard keys, they could end up everywhere. I spent 30 minutes retrieving them from outside where I used the compressed air. But that’s another hilarious story. Like the one where I used a vacuum cleaner and had to fish keys out of it.
I’m not known for intelligence.

If you try it, short controlled bursts, maybe don't press or pull in the trigger all the way.
Click to expand...
Yeah, I just removed my key caps and just used a vacuum cleaner and it worked like a charm before you suggested that.

The issues are gone now.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10400f
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Roccat Vulcan II
    Mouse
    Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
    Browser
    Floorp (Firefox)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Alainikus said:
Yeah, I just removed my key caps and just used a vacuum cleaner and it worked like a charm before you suggested that.

The issues are gone now.
Click to expand...

Good to hear.

My ego says I beat you to it, you just weren’t here to witness it.
I can’t afford to have my ego deflated on account that my wife laughs when I am getting changed. I just figure she thinks my pyjamas are funny looking.

Either way. Happy days!
Now, get to typing.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
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I bought the Ducky Shine II and the Shine III (for backup), in 2013.
I type like a pile driver, and eat at the computer desk. 16 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The pic above (Shine II is after 10 years of abuse).
The Shine III has never been used until "the great keyboard cleaning" of 2023.
The Shine II still "worked" perfectly.

Anyway... I ordered new keycaps ($24), and proceeded to refurbish the Shine II.



There are no other keyboards. There is only... Ducky.
I think they're up to the Shine 7, by now.




Btw, here's the Shine III, 1 year into it's ten year run of abuse.

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The Shine II still works perfectly, and is enjoying a well deserved vacation. 8-)
 
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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Home ♦♦♦26100.3624 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦24H2 ♦♦♦non-Insider
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE (BIOS 5002)
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    DRW-24B1ST CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Cooler Master ATCS 840 Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Internet Security
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
  • Operating System
    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® (not in use)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
    Hard Drives
    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Internet Speed
    300/300
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 15 years?
antspants said:
Good to hear.

My ego says I beat you to it, you just weren’t here to witness it.
I can’t afford to have my ego deflated on account that my wife laughs when I am getting changed. I just figure she thinks my pyjamas are funny looking.

Either way. Happy days!
Now, get to typing.
Click to expand...
Eh, it's still there to a degree. I will have to further look into it if it is a computer side issue or not.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10400f
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Roccat Vulcan II
    Mouse
    Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
    Browser
    Floorp (Firefox)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Alainikus said:
Eh, it's still there to a degree. I will have to further look into it if it is a computer side issue or not.
Click to expand...

Well that’s an anticlimax.

Does the keyboard come with drivers? Have you considered looking for an older driver or two and roilling back?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
antspants said:
Well that’s an anticlimax.

Does the keyboard come with drivers? Have you considered looking for an older driver or two and roilling back?
Click to expand...
Yeah, it comes with software and drivers. But I am also questioning myself if it is my fault on the way how I tip, I tried the keyboard without it's drivers and it still had an issue.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10400f
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Roccat Vulcan II
    Mouse
    Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
    Browser
    Floorp (Firefox)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Alainikus said:
Yeah, it comes with software and drivers. But I am also questioning myself if it is my fault on the way how I tip, I tried the keyboard without it's drivers and it still had an issue.
Click to expand...

I punch my keyboard with my fist to type, I am a shocker.

I just thought that if this is something new that you’re experiencing, unless you’ve had recent nerve damage or been aflicked with something that makes your fingers act on their own, then perhaps it’s a recent driver update. Or Windows update?

Your Windows build was quite stable for me when I had it.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
antspants said:
I punch my keyboard with my fist to type, I am a shocker.

I just thought that if this is something new that you’re experiencing, unless you’ve had recent nerve damage or been aflicked with something that makes your fingers act on their own, then perhaps it’s a recent driver update. Or Windows update?

Your Windows build was quite stable for me when I had it.
Click to expand...
Heh, I will try focusing on how I type maybe I just got more sloppier with my style. It's still weird for me however.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10400f
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Roccat Vulcan II
    Mouse
    Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
    Browser
    Floorp (Firefox)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Alainikus said:
Heh, I will try focusing on how I type maybe I just got more sloppier with my style. It's still weird for me however.
Click to expand...
Okay I would say it's not my fault. It's either the keyboard or windows...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10400f
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Roccat Vulcan II
    Mouse
    Roccat Kone Aimo Remastered
    Browser
    Floorp (Firefox)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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