Space key doesn't work

[Paul_Gringo]

I want the video to play with space, but nothing happens. When opening a project, a few minutes pass and Spacebar stops working

[Sumeet Kumar Choubey]

Hi Paul,

Sorry to hear about this. Let us know the version of Premiere Pro that you are using & the system specs. Also, please share a screenshot of the Audio Hardware preferences window in Premiere Pro. We're here to help, just need more info.

Thanks,

Sumeet

[Paul_Gringo]

[Paul_Gringo]

Adobe Premiere 2025, Windows-based computer built specifically for working with 4k video.

[Peru Bob]

If using a wireless keyboard, check the batteries or change the channel.

[Paul_Gringo]

I have a wired keyboard! and why is there a keyboard, the button in the program does not work for me

[MyerPj]

<<why is there a keyboard, the button in the program does not work for me>>

What does this mean Paul? What button is that?

[Paul_Gringo]

The Play Stop button does not work. Only restarting the program helps

[MyerPj]

So clicking the play button does nothing?

Did you check your keyboard shortcuts? Try the PP Default preset, and/or search your current settings for "Play-stop Toggle" (no quotes)

[Paul_Gringo]

Yes, after a while the button stops working. That is, it works and then stops. The settings are correct, the problem is only in the program. The icon is not active, the space bar does not work. I restart the program and everything works. A couple of minutes pass and it doesn't work again.

[MyerPj]

Indeed, the problem is in the program, but what is causing the program to act that way? Since, we're not seeing this problem with many people (or in this case even another one). Your computer environment might be messing with the program somehow. You're going to have to look around. Maybe @Sumeet Kumar Choubey can get back on here and offer a suggestion. 

[MyerPj]

Do you have any 3rd party plugins in your system. Did you reset some things by holding shift as you start PP from the regular desktop icon. You can check  this: Info needed for a bug report