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.
Training
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, cutting. All these processes can occur both within the same application, and between different utilities. When the Windows XP clipboard does not work, most often the problem is in the software. But to check 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 methods to solve some problems.
Hotkeys
Experienced users usually use special keyboard shortcuts to quickly use the clipboard . For example, to copy a file, you can use Ctrl + C ( making a choice in advance ), to paste - Ctrl + V, to cut it - Ctrl + X. So, using hot keys you can significantly speed up the process. Especially if you often have to work with the file system. These keys can be used to place pictures, single text, or other information on the clipboard. A more primitive method of accessing temporary storage is by right-clicking the mouse, where you need to select the appropriate operation from the context menu. You can use alternative key combinations: Ctrl + Ins - copy, Shift + Del - cut, Shift + Ins - paste. Next, we will discuss the most common situations when the clipboard does not work.
Causes
If you are working with hot keys, then first of all you need to check their performance. Perhaps these buttons are in technical disrepair. 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 must do the following:
- Check program settings. In some programs, the actions of the keys are reassigned, which prevents the operating system from placing files on the clipboard. In this case, there's nothing to be done.
- Check system settings. Perhaps after some action the standard set of keyboard shortcuts has ceased to have its value. This could be due to viruses or a bad setup.
- Remove third-party utilities. Another common 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 does not allow users to access them. Here it is advised to remove unfamiliar programs from which these actions are possible.
Conclusion
There are other possible situations when the clipboard does not work. It is impossible to foresee all cases in one article. I have described the most common sources of this problem. By the way, in most cases, users are helped by a banal restart of the operating system. And it is recommended to start looking for solutions with this particular method. If the clipboard does not work after a reboot, then you can proceed to a more thorough search for the problem spot.