Fix Keyboard Keep Disconnecting or Not Working While Playing Games on PC

If your keyboard disconnects while playing games on PC, it’s usually caused by USB power-saving settings, driver issues, or software conflicts. Heavy CPU and GPU usage during gaming can trigger Windows to cut power to USB devices, especially gaming keyboards with RGB or background software running. Loose USB ports, front panel connectors, or USB hubs can also cause sudden disconnections. Below is a clear, proven fix list, starting from the most common causes, to stop keyboard disconnecting issues during gaming on Windows 10 and Windows 11.Most common reasons

• USB power saving cuts off the keyboard
• Faulty USB port or loose cable
• Driver conflict or outdated driver
• Gaming software (RGB/macros) crashing
• Windows USB selective suspend issue
• High CPU/GPU load during gaming

Fix 1: Disable USB power saving (Very important)

1. Right-click Start open Device Manager

2. Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers

3. Double-click USB Root Hub (do this for all)

4. Open Power Management tab

5. Uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power

6. Click OK restart PC

Fix 2: Turn off USB Selective Suspend

1. Open Control Panel click Power Options

2. Click Change plan settings

3. Click Change advanced power settings

4. Expand USB settings → USB selective suspend setting

5. Set Disabled

6. Apply and restart

Fix 3: Plug keyboard into correct USB port

• Avoid front panel USB ports
• Use rear motherboard USB ports
• Prefer USB 2.0 port for keyboards
• Avoid USB hubs or extenders

Fix 4: Update or reinstall keyboard driver

1. Open Device Manager

2. Expand Keyboards

3. Right-click your keyboard select Uninstall device

4. Restart PC (Windows reinstalls driver automatically)

Fix 5: Disable RGB / gaming software temporarily

Software like RGB controllers can crash during gaming.
• Close keyboard software
• Disable RGB effects
• Test game again

Fix 6: Check Windows updates

1. Open Settings → Windows Update

2. Install all optional driver updates

3. Restart PC

Fix 7: Test hardware issue

• Try keyboard on another PC
• Try another keyboard on your PC
If problem follows keyboard → keyboard is faulty
If problem stays → PC USB issue

Advanced fix (If still disconnecting)

Open Command Prompt (Admin) and run one by one (press Enter after each):

sfc /scannow
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Restart after completion.

Final conclusion

In most cases, USB power saving and selective suspend are the main culprits. Disabling them permanently fixes keyboard disconnects during gaming. Always use rear USB ports and avoid hubs for gaming peripherals.