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copy and paste suddenly stopped working in Windows 10. I had made no changes in anything.

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2020-12-31T17:47:24+00:00

Copy & paste suddenly stopped working after using it for centuries. Or it won't let me copy anything new & will just keep pasting the same original copy of the day after I copy a new phrase or URL link or whatever. Control + C. I have made no new updates that I am aware of.

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  1. John DeV 162.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-12-31T18:27:07+00:00

    Hello KathleenO'Leary1,

    I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I'll be happy to assist you today. I understand you have a problem with copy and paste suddenly stopped working.

    Kindly try the suggested methods below.

    **Restart Windows Explorer

    Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

    Select the Processes tab.

    Scroll down and select Windows Explorer, Right click then select Restart.

    **Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402652...

    After that, Restart your PC

    **Please try checking the link below if it helps.

    https://thegeekpage.com/solved-fix-copy-paste-n...

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Sincerely,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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