How to Disable Laptop Internal Keyboard Using CMD (Step-by-Step Guide)

If your laptop keyboard is typing automatically, has broken keys, or you want to use an external keyboard only, disabling the internal keyboard can solve the issue quickly Disable Laptop Internal Keyboard.

In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to disable your laptop’s internal keyboard using CMD (Command Prompt) in Windows 10 and Windows 11 — safely and effectively.

Why Disable the Laptop’s Internal Keyboard?

Many users search for this solution because:

Laptop keyboard typing random letters
Water-damaged or faulty keys
Some keys are stuck
Using an external USB/Bluetooth keyboard
Preventing accidental key presses

Instead of physically removing the keyboard, you can disable it directly from Windows using simple commands.

⚠️ Important Before You Start

Before disabling your internal keyboard:

✔ Connect an external USB keyboard
✔ Make sure you have Administrator access
✔ Follow the steps carefully

If you disable it without another keyboard connected, you won’t be able to type.

Method 1: Disable Laptop Internal Keyboard Using CMD (pnputil Method)

This is the safest and most recommended method for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

Click Start
Type cmd
Right-click Command Prompt
Select Run as administrator

Step 2: Find the Internal Keyboard Device

Type the following command:

Press Enter.

You will see a list of keyboard devices. Look for:

Device Name (e.g., Standard PS/2 Keyboard)
Instance ID

Copy the Instance ID carefully.

Step 3: Disable the Keyboard

Now type:

Replace "INSTANCE_ID" with your copied device ID.

Example:

Press Enter.

If successful, Windows will confirm that the device is disabled.

How to Enable the Internal Keyboard Again

To re-enable the keyboard, run:

The keyboard will start working again immediately.

Method 2: Disable Internal Keyboard Permanently Using Service Command

This method disables the PS/2 keyboard driver service.

⚠ Works mainly on laptops using the i8042prt driver.

Disable Command

Restart your laptop after running this command.

Your internal keyboard will be disabled.

Enable Command

Restart again to restore keyboard functionality.

Which Method Should You Use?

Method	Best For	Difficulty
pnputil	Most modern laptops	Easy
sc config i8042prt	Older PS/2 laptops	Medium

For most users, the pnputil method is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

❓ Is it safe to disable the internal laptop keyboard?

Yes, it is completely safe if you have an external keyboard connected.

❓ Will Windows reinstall the driver automatically?

Sometimes Windows Update may reinstall it. If that happens, repeat the steps.

❓ Does this work on Windows 11?

Yes, this guide works on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.