How To Fix USB Security Key Stopped Working

A USB security key lets the people authenticate different components on their system. It can be used when signing into a device. Due to technical advancement, the Windows 10 device users have presently been able to go for security keys even for site authentication.

Is your USB security key not working? You only need to go through this blog carefully to fix the same.

Note: This blog is applicable to Windows 10 device users only.

Fix 1: Reinstall the drivers

1. Firstly, visit the taskbar.
2. Next, do a right-click on the Windows symbol.
3. Then, expand the contents of the ‘Universal Serial Bus Controllers’ section.
4. After that, do a right-click on the USB security key.
5. Lastly, choose Uninstall. It will be located in the context menu.

Fix 2: Turn off the antivirus

1. Firstly, visit the taskbar.
2. After that, tap on the Search symbol.
3. Next, choose Windows security. It will be available in the given options.
4. Then, visit the left-hand side screen of the menu.
5. After that, press on Virus and Threat Protection.
6. Next, go to the right-hand side of the screen.
7. Then, press on Manage Setting under the Virus and Threat Protection Settings part.
8. Lastly, push the Real-Time Protection option for disabling it.

Fix 3: Troubleshoot the browser issues

1. Firstly, see whether the browser allows the security key. 
2. Note that if the browser supports the security key, then users require updating it to the newest version.
3. Next, check that your issue has been solved or not. It the issue still exist, reinstall the browser. Or else, change to a different browser.

Fix 4: Change the security settings by internet options

1. Firstly, put the combination of the Windows+S button on your keyboard.
2. Then, write the ‘Control Panel.’
3. After that, tap on Enter button.
4. Next, choose Network and Internet.
5. Then, press on Internet Options.
6. After that, visit the Security option.
7. Next, visit the Security level for the given zone part.
8. Then, put the slider to the minimum level as much as possible.
9. After that, press on the Local Intranet zone.
10. Next, tap on Custom Level.
11. Note that immediately below the ‘Reset Custom Settings’ part, users shall be able to view a pull-down list. Choose Low. Press on Reset.
12. Then, tap on OK.
13. Whenever return to the ‘Internet Properties’ part, visit the Trusted Sites zone.
14. You need to do points 7 and 8 for the present zone.
15. Visit the Restricted Sites zone and repeat points 7 and 8 for one more time.
16. Next, tap on OK.
17. Lastly, tap on apply to save the changes that you have made.

Elina John is a self-professed security expert; she has been making the people aware of the security threats. Her passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet, utility software and new media. She writes for Microsoft products at office.com/setup.

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