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Need help to fix my keyboard
Hi guys I have been using an HP i7 laptop since 2020. But lately, one of the function keys is not working on the laptop keyboard. But when I restart the computer sometimes the key is working and it doesn’t work again after some time. Also sometimes it works on its own. I tried to uninstall the...- MaxSam322
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- external keyboard function keys hardware issues hp laptop key issues keyboard laptop repair remove key troubleshooting user support
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Windows 8 Startup item in Task Manager keeps disabling
Hi I have a recurring problem with "Function key main module" disabling itself after i enable it in Task Manager Startup. When this happens the only way to use function keys F1 - F12 is to press the Fn key at the same time. So i go to startup in task manager and enable "Function key main module"...- philv
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- disable fn key function keys keyboard settings module startup system settings task manager troubleshooting windows laptops
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 11 ASUS launch my Asus Hotkey (F12) and Camera off (F10) on screen display not working. Please Help!
Product Model: ASUS Vivobook 15 – K515EA BIOS/FW Version/Build Number: X513EAN.201 Windows 11 Pro Insider Preview Build 22533 Custom – Did fresh Windows 11 install from ISO Installed ASUS System Control Interface Driver v3.0.22.0 and ATK tools 1.0.0061 Unable to see on screen display icon...- Jherane
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- application issues asus asus vivobook atk tools backlight bios camera clean install driver issues function keys hotkeys insider preview key functionality screen software installation system control system update troubleshooting user help windows 11
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Add my email to a function key
I am truly tired of typing my email address in forms online. I would like to be able to assign my email address to one of the keyboard function keys. How can that be done?- PickyBiker
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- automation email function keys keyboard productivity shortcuts
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Windows 10 laptop restarts automatically on booting
My laptop with win 10 OS has a problem. When I stat my computer, it boots the login screen and then shutdowns without any problem. On search, I found that function key F8 will open the troubleshooting options to help me restore the settings but pressing F8 on start screen does not open anything...- acmedeepak
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- automatic shutdown boot issues function keys laptop login screen restart settings restore troubleshooting user help windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 How to Customize the F1 Key for Quick Screensaver Changes
Is it possible to change what the F1 key does when pressed. I have many screensavers that I prefer to change often. I would like to have one key that will bring up my screensaver change menu to save time, is this possible? Please advise this old man.- Zardoz56
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- accessibility customization function keys keyboard screensaver shortcuts windows settings
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 F11 and F12 buttons no longer adjust display brightness !!??
Windows 10 Home, Lenovo Ideapad 510S. The buttons simply no longer adjust brightness - brightness is at max all the time. I love computers. :) Can anyone help please? Mike- Mike Goodger
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- brightness computer help display issues function keys ideapad lenovo windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Just trying to save time
Hi. I am new to this forum and Windows and I apologise if this has been asked/answered before. Is it possible to program (say) a function key to 1) Open a notepad file then 2) Select all (ctrl-A) then 3) Copy to clipboard (ctrl-c) then 4) Open chrome browser then 5) Open a browser extension...- beancounter7000
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- automation browser extensions chrome function keys macro notepad productivity shortcuts time saving windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Trouble Controlling Backlit Keyboard with Thunderobot St Plus Laptop
Hello, I have a Thunderobot St plus laptop with a backlitght keyboard. The backlight is controlled via the control center (version5.0001.0.98, I had a newer version, but where it did not work or if it did take a long time) (and there is a Flexikey application that already controls the light...- denny099
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- backlight backlight settings control center display settings flexikey fn key function keys hardware issues keyboard keyboard lights laptop laptop features light control software version st plus technical issues thunderobot troubleshooting user experience
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Dell XPS windows getting ready
My computer runs windows 7. Keeps staying on Windows getting ready. I have tried hard shut downs, disconnected the battery, all the function keys. The only thing that has an effect is F12 but when I select reboot it goes right back to windows getting ready. F2 just shows info that can't take...- simball1
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- battery disconnect boot issues computer issues dell function keys getting ready keyboard reboot reinstall windows safe mode shutdown system restore tech support thumb drive troubleshooting windows 7 windows installation xps
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Display Projection window problem.
Hi, I press the function key shortcut for projecting display on other devices. A window from left-hand side opens up. I select 'PC Screen Only' by clicking on that option or by pressing 'Enter' key. Nothing happens. I have to press the function key shortcut again to get rid of that popup/window...- Abhay Bhatt
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- computer lock device connectivity display display settings feedback function keys graphics laptop monitor pc screen only popup projection screensaver settings shortcuts tech support troubleshooting user interface windows 10 windows 11
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Windows 7 Using Apple Product in Windows PC
Greetings everyone. Recently I want to buy a new keyboard, since I like the thinness of membrane keyboard, and I pretty much dislike the typing sound of keyboard, so I want to buy Apple keyboard with Numberic Keypad (MB110LL / B). Hmm... Because I like the style of this keyboard, it's thin...- qwvb1111
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- accessories aluminum apple compatibility drivers function keys input habits keyboard membrane numeric keypad print screen recommendations self-built pc switching keyboards thin design typing sound user experience windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 holding down keys makes a jingle sound
Holding down any key for several seconds and then releasing it makes a jingle sound. After which, Windows treats the key as being held down until the same key is pressed again. For example, if I hold down control long enough and then release, I can zoom in/out using the scroll wheel by itself...- windows10disaster
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- accessibility control key function keys jingle sound keyboard issues sticky keys user experience windows 10 windows 7 zoom
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Spacebar,1,2,3,4 buttons only work if pressing fn button?
I tried uninstalling the keyboard driver and restarting... that didn't help, i also restarted and shut down... still having the same weird issue already checked and the filter or sticky keys were not activated. ... i'm using a usb keyboard for now but since i'm using a laptop it's quite a pain...- amber ravelle
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- function keys keyboard not working windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Need help with some settings
Hello, I bought a new laptop today that came with windows 8.1 and upon startup it asked me if I wanted to upgrade to windows 10 and I did. It's all set up now, but there are a couple of minor annoyances that I can't find the answers to on google. There were some solutions up for windows 8.1...- twomauro
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- annoyance function keys laptop mouse right click settings two finger scrolling upgrade windows 10 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 Help to disable function keys.
Hello. I would like to disable the F1, F2,F3, and F4 function keys. They open windows help and change my brightness. I would like them to not open shortcuts so I can use them for gaming. How do I do this? I've been reading plenty of threads on it but I still dont understand...Thanks!- Reswin James
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- brightness custom keybindings disable keys function keys gaming keyboard settings shortcuts tech support user help windows help
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 please help with keyboard
hi, I have a logtech keyboard and mouse, everything was fine until my cat ran across the keyboard and it became locked. I know it is still working because the function keys still work (home, calculator etc) and as a test I plugged another Logitech keyboard and mouse in (removed first one) with...- chris parker
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- cat devices function keys input issues keyboard lock logitech mouse tech support troubleshooting windows 7
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 8 PF keys - need pf5 , for example
I have a Microsoft natural keyboard on my Windows 8.1 64bit Dell desktop PC. I want to enter PF5 in order to make my browsers reload the web page, but I don't know how to do that. Each of my PF keys are marked on their top surface with their main function. For example, the PF5 key is marked...- cwr64
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- browser dell function keys key mapping keyboard pf keys reload page shortcuts user query windows 8.1
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Announcing the Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Desktop
Today we are excited to announce the all new ultra-thin and modern-looking Link Removed. The Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Desktop will look great on your desk at home or at work and keep you productive! Link Removed I’m currently test driving the Microsoft Designer Bluetooth Desktop at home...- News
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Windows 8 Laptop Keyboard and Mouse not working properly
Laptop Keyboard and Mouse is not working properly now. Last time this occurred which was about 3 months ago, I reset-ed Windows 8 and it was all working again. When this occurs, in both incidents, I can't go to bios, can't enter password to login, can't open on-screen keyboard(except sometimes)...- Swalih
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- beeping bios boot caps lock drivers error function keys help input devices keyboard laptop mouse on-screen keyboard priority reset support troubleshooting update windows 8
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Windows Help and Support