How to fix Copy paste not working issues on Windows 10?

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How to fix Copy paste not working issues on
Windows 10? Prompt Resolve
How to fix Copy paste not working issues on
Windows 10? Copy-paste is one of the most basic
functions in a computer. All you need to do is
hitting the Ctrl C and then Ctrl V shortcuts
on your keyboard. But sometimes, it stops working
or you might experience some difficulty while
copy pasting any file or folder.
Many users claimed that they face some problems
while copy-pasting in a particular app while
others experience problem while working across
Windows 10 OS. You must know the exact cause of
the issue and proper troubleshooting to resolve
this issue. How do I fix Windows 10 copy paste
issues? This issue of copy paste can be caused
because of certain plug-in or feature. If you
facing any problem in Copy-pasting in Excel,
Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, or Remote Desktop,
follow any of the following methods to
troubleshoot it. Method 1 Update your
Windows Some of the system glitches can mainly
cause the copy and paste issues in your system.
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issues on Windows 10? Prompt Resolve You can
resolve it by updating Windows. To do this
Press Windows I Keys simultaneously to open the
Settings app. Choose the Update Security option.
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Now, click on the Check for updates button to
check if there is any Windows update.
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Windows will now check for any updates, if
available. If there is any update, download and
install them once you restart your
system. Method 2 Temporarily Disable Antivirus
Software Any good antivirus application can
ensure your computers security, but it may also
cause conflicts with your system and may affect
the copy-and-paste function or windows 10
taskbar frozen. In such a case, you need to
disable some features of your third-party
antivirus application temporarily or sometimes
even entirely.
Click on Start button and then choose the
Settings option from the list that appeared on
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screen.
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Choose Update Security from the Windows
Settings options. Now, select Windows Security
followed by Virus threat protection. Tap the
Turn on button to switch-off the Virus threat
protection feature in your system.
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Next, tap the Manage settings button. Now you
need to turn-off Real-time protection and
Cloud-delivered protection feature.
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How to fix Copy paste not working issues on
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The Windows in-built antivirus program will be aut
omatically disabled when both
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protections are turned-off. Now close all the
opened windows. Once the Windows Security has
been successfully disabled on your system,
disable all the third-party antivirus programs
installed on your computer. Method 3 Create a
new user account Creating a new user account on
your system may also help you t resolve many
issues. But in such a case, it is recommended to
transfer all the files and folders from your
earlier account to new one. Apply the following
steps to create a new user account
Press Windows I keys together to open the
Settings app. Now go to the Accounts
section. Navigate to the Family other people
option from the left pane. In the right pane,
choose the option displaying as Add someone else
to this PC.
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Select the I dont have this persons sign-in
information Select Add a user without a Microsoft
account. Now enter the user name as per your
requirements and click Next.
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Once a new account is successfully created, open
it and check if the issue still persists. If the
issue has been resolved, move all of your
personal files to the new account and start
using the newly created account rather than that
old one. Method 4 Run the rdpclip.exe The
problem can also be solved via very small process
called rdpclip, i.e. remote desktop clipboard.
This feature can easily manage a shared clipboard
between your local host and the remote desktop.
Follow the steps given below to run the
rdpclip.exe folder
Press Ctrl Shift Esc keys simultaneously to
open Task Manager. Navigate to the Details tab
when Task Manager Windows opens.
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Locate and right-click on the rdpclicp.exe
process. Choose End task from the options-menu
that appeared on screen.
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Once the required task is successfully completed,
go to the Windows/system32 folder and find the
rdpclip.exe folder. Run it and check if the
problem is resolved. If none of the above methods
have helped you, then you need to undo all the
recent system changes that you have done using
System Restore.