Without using scissors and glue

It’s always annoying when some operations on your Windows computer suddenly stop working, especially if you use them often. It gets worse when you don’t know what’s causing the problem or how to fix it.

Everyone knows how to copy and paste content, but not everyone knows what to do if (or when) those commands don’t produce the desired results. In this guide, we’ll show you seven solutions you can try if copying and pasting aren’t working on your Windows 10 computer.

If your computer is not responding to the "Ctrl + C" or "Ctrl + V" shortcut keys, check if the keyboard is working properly. Refer to this article on how to fix Windows keyboard keys for guidance. If you are using an external keyboard, you can also try resetting your keyboard to its factory settings. Restarting your computer may also help. If these workarounds do not work, continue with the troubleshooting methods below.