KeyboardStateView

Considering that it is the main input to your computer, it can be quite frustrating when you notice that the keyboard does not work. Sometimes the culprits can be a hardware issue, such as incorrect plugging, the power switch is turned off or the port is being used by another app or process. Other times, it can be related to the software and perhaps, updating the drivers can fix the issue.

KeyboardStateView is a tool that lets you test out all keys and buttons of your keyboard and mouse and determine if you are dealing with a hardware or software issue.

The app does not require setup or configuration, but rather you can start using it as soon as you decompress the archive in the desired location. While the UI seems empty at first, you can notice that it is beginning to become populated as soon as you start using the mouse or press any key.

You will be happy to learn that the program displays the key name that is pressed along with other information you may find valuable, such as the description, key code, hex key code, key pressed, key toggles and the timestamp with the time when that key was last pressed.

The tool can be configured to show all keys pressed during a session, an option that can be helpful when you are testing a new keyboard for instance. However, you can preview only the keys pressed in the last seconds and figure out whether certain keys or buttons are broken and perhaps, need a replacement.

If you are experiencing some problems with specific keys on your keyboard or the buttons on the mouse, then KeyboardStateView can help you determine if these input devices are working correctly.