What should I do if the clipboard does not work?

This article will help you understand what to do if the clipboard does not work. We will analyze the main sources of this problem and try to eliminate them. As an example, all actions will occur in Windows XP. But almost all processes are equally applicable to other versions of this operating system.

Preparation

First, let's find out what the clipboard is . This is a kind of storage that stores temporary files. The clipboard allows you to perform operations such as copying, pasting, and cutting. All these processes can occur both within one application, and between different utilities. When the Windows XP clipboard does not work, the most common problem is in the software. But to test this, you need to have some knowledge in this area. In this article I will introduce you to ways to put files on the clipboard and how to solve some problems.

Hotkeys

Experienced users to quickly use the clipboard, as a rule, use special hotkeys on the keyboard. For example, to copy a file, you can use Ctrl + C (before making a choice) to insert - Ctrl + V to cut - Ctrl + X. So, using hotkeys you can speed up the process of work. Especially if you often have to work with the file system. These keys can be used to place pictures on the clipboard, separate text or other information. A more primitive method of accessing temporary storage is clicking the right mouse button, where the appropriate operation should be selected from the context menu. You can use alternative key combinations: Ctrl + Ins - Copy, Shift + Del - Cut, Shift + Ins - Insert. Next, the most frequent situations when the clipboard does not work will be discussed.

Causes

If you work with hot keys, then first of all you need to check their working capacity. Perhaps, these buttons have come to technical inefficiency. Then, most likely, you will have to change the entire keyboard. If the keys work in other operations, then the problem lies in the software. In this situation, you need to do the following:

• Check the program settings. In some programs, the actions of the keys are reassigned, which prevents the operating system from placing the files on the clipboard. In this case, there is nothing to be done.
• Check system settings. Perhaps, after some actions, the standard set of key combinations has ceased to have its value. This could be due to viruses or unsuccessful settings.
• Remove third-party utilities. Another frequent problem in which the clipboard does not work is the installation of third-party programs. Some of them have the ability to intercept temporary storage data, which prevents users from accessing them. Here it is advised to remove programs that are unfamiliar to you, from which these actions are possible.

Conclusion

Possible and other situations when the clipboard does not work. One can not envisage all cases in one article. I described the most common sources of this problem. By the way, in most cases, users are helped by a banal reboot of the operating system. And it is recommended to start looking for solutions from this method. If the clipboard does not work after the reboot, you can proceed to a more thorough search for the problematic location.