Win 7 Pro SP1 unable to start On Screen keyboard (OSK)

[Magdalene]

Hi all,
Unable to start on screen keyboard either from Ease of access or clicking on the exe C:\Windows\System32\osk.exe.
The error box pops up with 'Could not start on screen keyboard.

I have carried out the following:

SFC / Scannow reports all files correct
SURT ran and no problems with updating
Disk health check ran with no errors found (CHKDSK and also 2 third party progs)
Created new account in case profile corrupted
Ran in both Safe mode and with a Clean Boot
No Lockdown Progs installed only Avast Free and Win Patrol.

No other syptoms or problems occurring.

Am at loss on how to proceed further,
Help Please!!


Magdalene

 

[Snick]

OP has same issue posted on Sysnative Forums, suggestions made, with resolution, browser cause!

 

[Magdalene]

Hi,Snick,
For some reason I cant find this post by OP on Sysnative Forums.
Could you let me know what forum and full thread title etc:


Thanks for this



Magdalene

 

[Snick]

No problem Magadline, that's why were here, to assist others.
I assumed, being that the username, UK and avatar are identical, it was you. If I'm mistaken then I apologize. Not first time I would be wrong, and I'm sure won't be the last. I searched Google for your post heading Win 7 Pro SP1 unable to start On Screen keyboard (OSK) and this link appeared, third entry from top.
Win 7 X64 SP1 On Screen Keyboard (OSK) not starting - Sysnative Forum
After umpteen suggestions, in short, resolution was browser causing issue.


Nic

 

[Magdalene]

Hi Snick.
Ok I got it now.
The post you saw where it says 'OK now was Browser' was a reply to StrulBrug (of Sysnative) to let him know that I had worked out why
I was having some problems using the forum.
It was not related to the OSK problem as such which has not been resolved.
All I can really think to do now is a repair-install (God all those updates !!!)

Thanks for your help and interest again,
Magdalene.

 

[Snick]

Must have missed the gist of your post on Sysnative, maybe old tired eyes.

Don't have to fret over updates here's instruction to circumvent them.
How to Update Windows 7 All at Once with Microsoft's Convenience ...
How to obtain and install Windows 7 SP2 - Microsoft Community
Hope repair install works for you. Don't forget to make sure you have your 25 character product key.
Backup your computer first, full system image to external HDD.

KeyFinder | Magical Jelly Bean
You want CDKey not Product ID

Nic

 

[Ranger4]

Magdalene. Have a look at this Forum Thread, read through it & note Post #8 as there is a possible solution there to try.

On-screen keyboard problem Solved - Windows 7 Help Forums

This website explains how to Turn Off Tablet PC Components that may help you.

Turn on Windows Tablet PC Components in Windows

 

[Magdalene]

Hi Snick ,
Thank you so much for that info on 'SP2'.
Was not aware it existed, and makes the whole process a lot less daunting.

Already have NirSosf's Produkey
to retrieve key.

Thanks,
Magdalene

 

[Magdalene]

Hi Ranger4,
Thanks for input however have already tried that to no avail.

 

[Ranger4]

Have you tried the suggestion on this website.

My on-screen keyboard is not working in Windows 7 - 32 bit..... - Microsoft Community

 

[Magdalene]

Hi Ranger4,
Thanks for that but no joy I'm afraid.

Magdalene