Windows 10 Input Delay

Question

For perhaps 6 months now, I have been experiencing strange input lag. It is for all keyboards that are used on the computer, and the mouse is not affected. It seems to occur in semi-regular bursts sometimes, but other times it doesn't occur at all over a session of use. The problem presents differently when typing as when gaming. 

When typing, the keystrokes register slowly and at regular ~0.5 - 1 second* interval over a period of around 4 - 6 seconds*. When that period is over, all of the keystrokes I have entered will appear. 

When gaming, my keystrokes seem to be held? So if, for example, I am moving around with WASD keys and then I hit ESC, my character will be stuck moving around in the directions I've pressed and after 4 - 6 seconds* the pause menu will appear. 

*Please note I have not actually timed any intervals, these are approximate. 

I have taken a great deal of measures to try and stop this. Some things I have tried:

• Turning off FilterKeys
• Using different keyboards
• Closing and uninstalling other apps (Nvidia Experience, Chrome, security software, etc) 
• Uninstalling keyboard drivers (which reinstall automatically on reboot or when my keyboard device is plugged in again)

Keyboards tried include:

• Corsair k70
• Roccat Vulcan 120

Keyboards under device manager look like pic related.

I am really out of ideas and extensive Googling of the problem has yielded no helpful results, so I come to you desperate and pleading!

Thanks

Answer 1

Hi DansUser

I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. I am here to work with you on this problem.

Please try these options one by one and check after each option.

1. Run Built-in & Guided Walk through Windows Update troubleshooter

Built-in : Windows Key+X > Click Settings > Click Update & security > Click Troubleshoot > Click Windows Update > Click Run the Troubleshooter

Guided Walk though - https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10164/...

2. I would recommend that you perform a Windows 10 repair upgrade. Repair upgrade fixes all Windows errors and retains all files, applications and settings. (You will not lose any data while backup is a good idea) Below is a good guide to perform repair upgrade

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repai...

Do let me know if you require any further help on this. Will be glad to help you.

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