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Windows Clipboard Sync Is Not Working: 6 Ways to Fix It
Take action to restore the Clipboard by following this easy guide
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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There are a lot of useful and popular Windows tools, but the Clipboard is definitely an essential part of the operating system and is a pretty handy feature that we frequently use for copying and pasting text and images.
On Windows 11, the clipboard history feature becomes so much better and more productive, and the revamped Clipboard includes emojis, symbols, GIFS, and more. However, if the Sync is not working, we can help you restore this functionality.
Why is the Clipboard Sync not working on my PC?
As reliable as this tool might be, we also have to remember that is part of the Windows OS, which means that it can bug from time to time. When that happens, it’s important to understand what exactly happened and what triggered it, so you can take appropriate actions:
That being said, you don’t need to worry. By coming here you’ve already made the first and most important step toward remedying this situation.
What can I do if my Clipboard is not syncing?
1. Enable Clipboard History
2. Manually enable Clipboard Sync
3. Clear your Clipboard data
4. Tweak Clipboard Registry entry
5. Restart File Explorer
6. Update Windows OS to the latest version
Please note that the solutions above have been proven to work and have helped other Windows 11 users resolve this annoying Clipboard problem.
At the beginning of the article, we also mentioned the possibility of having to uninstall Windows. We said that because, in some cases, the OS has become corrupted and no other actions will prove effective or safe.
That being said, only use this option as your last resort and make sure you have backups created, in order not to lose all data when reinstalling the OS.
If you need to knowhow to enable Clipboard history on Windows 10as well, we have prepared an article that will help you.
Also, we can provide valuable information onhow to clear the Clipboard in Windows 10, if that is something you might need.
Has this guide proven useful to you in solving the Clipboard Sync issue? Be sure to let us know in the comments section below.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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