WINDOW 11

How to fix Copy Paste not Working in Windows 11

5 SOLUTIONS
FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Copy-paste issues in Windows 11 can disrupt productivity. This guide outlines the top 5 targeted fixes to resolve clipboard failures, including restarting critical services, repairing system files, updating Windows, and isolating profile corruption.

Deepak Yadav
Deepak Yadav

Backup Data

Save ongoing work to prevent data loss during troubleshooting.

Internet Connection

Required for updates/driver downloads.

Close Background Apps

Temporarily disable third-party clipboard managers, antivirus, or optimization tools.

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Restart the Clipboard Service

2 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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METHOD
Method 1
Overview

🔹 A crashed clipboard process (rdpclip.exe) often causes the issue.

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Open Command Prompt

Press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter.

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Restart Clipboard Service

Run the command: taskkill /f /im rdpclip.exe & start rdpclip.exe

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Toggle Clipboard History

3 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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METHOD
Method 2
Overview

Resets the clipboard cache.

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Open Clipboard Settings

Go to Settings > System > Clipboard.

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Turn Off History

Disable Clipboard History.

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Restart & Re-enable

Restart your PC, then turn Clipboard History back on.

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Run System File Checker (SFC)

3 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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METHOD
Method 3
Overview

Repairs corrupted system files.

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Open Command Prompt

Run Command Prompt as administrator.

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Start System Scan

Enter the command: sfc /scannow

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Restart PC

Reboot once the scan completes.

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Update Windows

2 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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METHOD
Method 4
Overview

Patches OS bugs affecting clipboard functionality.

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Open Windows Update

Go to Settings > Windows Update.

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Check for Updates

Click Check for updates and install all pending updates.

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Test with a New User Profile

2 STEPS EASY 2 MIN

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METHOD
Method 5
Overview

Rules out profile corruption.

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Create a New Account

Open Settings > Accounts > Other users.

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Log In & Test

Switch to the new account and check if copy-paste works.

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Additional Tips

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Disable third-party apps (antivirus/clipboard managers) temporarily.

Use DISM to repair system images if SFC fails.

Check for keyboard/driver issues via Device Manager.

Boot into Safe Mode to isolate software conflicts.

Methods (5)

Restart the Clipboa...
2 Steps
Toggle Clipboard Hi...
3 Steps
Run System File Che...
3 Steps
Update Windows
2 Steps
Test with a New Use...
2 Steps

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