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Updated: Nov 16, 2021

Posted: June 2020

If the trivial procedure of copy-paste is not working in Windows 10, you won't be able to perform any text-related work.
There are numerous reasons for this, including a problem with your antivirus software.
Make sure that your Windows 10 system is up to date because it might also trigger this problem.
You can also think about getting dedicated clipboard software for these particular needs.

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Copying and pasting are some of the most basic functions in Windows and it has been present since the first versions of Windows, but for some strange reason, users report that they can't perform copy and paste functions in Windows 10.

One cause for this problem can be your antivirus software. To fix the problem, try disabling antivirus features, or disable your antivirus entirely.

Another common issue reported by users is not being able to copy-paste in Excel, Microsoft Word, Autocad, Remote Desktop, or VMware. And usually, the problem is caused by a certain plugin or feature.

If you are encountering any of the above, we compiled a list of confirmed solutions that you can try. Make sure to follow the steps in the same order we are presenting them.

How can I fix copy paste issues on Windows 10?

1. Make sure that your Windows 10 is up to date

Press Windows Key + I to open the Settings app
Go to Update & Security section
Click Check for updates button

Windows will now check for available updates and download them in the background.

Once the updates are downloaded, they'll be installed as soon as you restart your PC. Once your system is up to date, the problem with copy-paste should be resolved.

If you're having trouble opening the Setting app following some simple steps will help you fix it.

2. Run Check Disk utility

Go to This PC and right-click your hard drive
Choose Properties from the menu
When Properties Window opens, go to the Tools tab and click the Check button under the Error checking section to check your hard drive for errors
In addition, you can run Check Disk from Command Prompt
Press Windows Key + X to open Win + X menu.
Select Command Prompt (Admin) or Powershell (Admin) from the list
When Command Prompt opens, enter chkdsk X: /f command. Be sure to replace the X with the letter of your system drive. By default, that should be C
You'll be asked to schedule a scan. Press Y to do that

Once you restart your PC, a chkdsk scan will start and repair any corrupted files. Once your files are repaired, check if the problem is still there.

If you're having trouble accessing Command Prompt as an admin, you should check your antivirus first.

3. Disable Send to Bluetooth add-on

This addon is usually associated with Microsoft Office and you can find in Office software under the Add-on section. You might have to check every installed Office tool for Send to Bluetooth add-on and disable it from each tool.

After disabling this add-on from every Office tool copy/paste functions should be working normally.

4. Run the rdpclip.exe

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to start Task Manager.
When Task Manager opens, go to the Details tab and
Right-click rdpclicp.exe process.
Choose End task from the menu.

Now you need to go to the Windows/system32 folder. There you should find rdpclip.exe. Just run it and see if the issue is resolved.

This program should start automatically but if it doesn't, you'll have to run it manually every time you start Windows 10. In addition, you can add it to the Startup folder, and it will start every time your Windows 10 starts.

If you can't open Task Manager, don't worry, we've got the right solution for you.

5. Restart your PC

Many users reported that copy-paste feature isn't working on their PC, and according to them, the easiest way to fix it is to restart your PC.

If you don't want to restart your PC, you can also log off from your user account, wait for a few seconds and then log back in again.

Keep in mind that this is just a workaround, so you'll have to repeat it whenever the issue occurs.

6. Disable Virtualbox's shared clipboard feature

Virtualbox is a great tool if you want to run a virtual machine on your PC, but certain features can cause issues with your system.

According to users, the Shared clipboard feature in Virtualbox can cause issues with copy-paste feature on your PC, and in order to fix the problem, you need to disable this feature in Virtualbox.

Once you disable this feature, the issue should be completely resolved, and you'll be able to use copy-paste function once again.

7. Remove Skype Click to Call

According to users, copy-paste feature might not work on your PC due to Skype Click to Call plugin. This is a simple browser plugin that allows you to make Skype calls by clicking a phone number in your browser.

To fix the problem, it's advised to remove this addon from your browser. Once the addon is removed, you should be able to copy and paste without any issues.

If you're unable to uninstall Skype Click to Call, follow our step-by-step guide and you will fix the problem in no time.

8. Create a new user account

Open the Settings app and go to the Accounts section.
In the left pane, go to Family & other people.
In the right pane, select Add someone else to this PC.
Choose I don't have this person's sign-in information.
Select Add a user without a Microsoft account.
Now enter the desired user name and click Next.

Once you create a new account, switch to it and check if the problem appears. If the issue doesn't appear, you'll need to move your personal files to the new account and start using the new account instead of your old one.

9. Check your antivirus

Using good antivirus software is important, but sometimes your antivirus can cause this problem to appear. To fix the issue, it's advised to disable certain antivirus features and check if that helps. In case that doesn't work, you need to disable your antivirus entirely.

For the Norton users, we've got adedicated guideon how to completely remove it from your PC. There's asimilar guidefor McAffe users, as well.

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Several users reported that they managed to fix the problem with copy-paste by uninstalling their antivirus software. If removing the antivirus solves the problem, you should consider switching to a different antivirus solution.

If you're looking to change your antivirus with a better one, here's an excellent list of our top picks.

How to use the clipboard app to copy-paste efficiently

The clipboard app in Windows 10 is one of the most efficient tools from the office environment. When you actually use the copy command or shortcut (Ctrl + C) on a file, text, link, etc., you actually copy it in a clipboard.

From there, you can paste it using the command or the Ctrl + V shortcut. Everyone knows that it became common knowledge.

But what if we told you that you can easily access all the files that you copied recently? Just use the Windows key + V shortcut and you will find a similar window like the one shown below.

This way, you will be able to access up to 25 of the latest copy actions you performed earlier. And for each, you can click the three horizontal dots and select the Delete, Pin and Clear all commands.

So if you have more paragraphs or links or images or whatever you need to copy individually from a location, you can do that first and then go to the destination and paste them individually from the list.

Not being able to perform a copy-paste function can be a big problem, but we hope that you managed to solve this issue with one of our solutions.

As always, if you have any other suggestions or questions, don't hesitate to leave them in the comments section below.

10. Use a third-party application

Comfort Clipboard Pro is an amazing clipboard manager and will allow you to perform copy-pasting tasks for text editing in no time.

You can edit any text fragment, set whichever color you prefer, or set a hotkey for a quick paste of the fragment. And if security is on your mind, with this tool you can assign a display name for any fragment that hides its contents.

This tool also has the History feature which allows you to have a look back on what you have copied. It lets you edit text fragments, select, and set a hotkey on them, plus the possibility to have color codes.

Another great option is the ability to drag and drop directly from the clipboard dashboard into the text you are currently editing. This amazing tool comes with a price, but it also has a free version that you can find in the link below.

If you're looking for an advanced clipboard manager, we strongly recommend Comfort Clipboard Pro. It stores 500 items by default, lets you increase or decrease this limit, and remembers your clipboard history for as long as you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my copy paste not working?
How do I find my copy paste history Windows 10?

This should be available on the Clipboard. In order to access it, open the Settings app -> System -> Clipboard tab. Simply turn on the Clipboard history.
How do I paste from clipboard?

Copy the text and hold. In the menu that appears, tap and hold in the space where you intend to paste the text. Finally, paste the text in the menu that appears.