How To Fix Copy-Paste Error In Google Chrome On Windows?

To fix a copy-paste error in Google Chrome on Windows, follow these steps:

1. Update Chrome:

   • Open Chrome and type chrome://settings/help in the address bar, then hit Enter.
   • Click the "Relaunch" button to update if any updates are available.

2. Clear browser cache:

   • Open Chrome's settings (type chrome://settings in the address bar).
   • Go to "Privacy and security" > "Clear browsing data."
   • Set the time range to "All time," make sure "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files" are selected, then click "Clear data."

3. Check for problematic extensions:

   • Type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar and disable all extensions.
   • Enable one extension at a time and check if copy-paste functionality returns. If it does, that extension might be causing the issue, and you should consider removing or disabling it.

4. Management of clipboard permissions:

   • If the issue is specific to a particular website, like Outlook.com, manage clipboard permissions for that website.
   • Open Chrome settings, go to "Privacy and security" > "Site settings," then click on "Cookies and site permissions."
   • Locate the site in question, make sure the "Clipboard" permissions are enabled.

5. Check for keyboard issues:

   • If the issue is with the keyboard, try using the mouse or trackpad and the context menu for copying and pasting. If that works, the issue is with your keyboard, and you may need to inspect or replace it.

6. Restart browser and computer:

   • Close Chrome and open it again.
   • If both Chrome and your computer have persistent issues, restart your computer.

7. Disable Microsoft Edge Mini Menu (if applicable):

   • In Edge, go to Settings (three dots at the top right), select "Appearance," then scroll down to "Mini menu on text selection."
   • Turn off the "Show mini menu when selecting text" button to disable the Mini Menu.

8. Clear Clipboard:

   • Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
   • Scroll down to "Clipboard," then click "Clear" to empty the clipboard.

9. Alternative methods if none of the above works:

   • In some cases, you can access the source code of a webpage to copy text (e.g., pressing Ctrl + U, then using Ctrl + C for copy).

10. Perform a malware scan. Use a robust antivirus system to rule out the possibility of malware causing the issue.

Remember that these steps have been curated from various sources () and should help you troubleshoot the copy-paste issue in Google Chrome on your Windows system.