Esc key not working in Windows 11/10

If the Esc key is not working on your Windows 11/10 computer, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see if that helps to resolve the issue. These are pretty much general troubleshooting/fixes for issues with one or more keyboard keys.

1] Remap Esc key

2] Run Keyboard Troubleshooter

3] Update keyboard drivers

4] Uninstall recently downloaded software

5] Turn off Filter Keys

6] Reset keyboard settings

7] Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter

8] Replace Keyboard

Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:22 Run Keyboard troubleshooter
0:45 Turn OFF Filter keys
1:05 Reset Keyboard settings