How to Log Into Windows Without a Keyboard

Windows includes an on-screen keyboard that lets you log in so you can troubleshoot the issue. Here’s how to use it on Windows 7, 8.1, and 10:

1. At the Windows login screen, click the Ease of Access icon that looks like a clock with arrows. On Windows 7, it appears in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Windows 8.1 users will find it in the same place, but you must click through the lock screen first. On Windows 10, the icon is located in the bottom-right corner after you’ve passed the lock screen.
2. Click the On-Screen Keyboard option. Note that you may hear the Windows Narrator speak once you’ve opened the Ease of Access icon. This is to help users with visual disabilities navigate the menu.
3. After a moment, a keyboard will appear on your screen. Click inside the password box to enter text in it, then type your password by clicking the keys.
4. Press Enter and sign in to Windows.