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special keys
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Discussions tagged with 'special keys' on WindowsForum.com cover issues related to modifier keys like Control and Alt causing unexpected behavior in Windows 10, such as keys stopping or a voice prompt appearing. Another common topic is getting function (Fn) and media keys to work on laptops like Sony Vaio when upgrading to Windows 7, especially when manufacturer drivers are unavailable. These threads focus on troubleshooting keyboard input problems and finding solutions for non-standard keys in Windows environments.
Usually my system (windows 10 desktop) is extremely reliable and fast. Every once in a while I mis-type something (probably involving a special key such as control or alt) And things go crazy. Certain keys stop working (e.g. backspace). after a little frustration and banging of keys a voice...
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Anyone know how to get all special keys (fn, media) working on a Sony Vaio in Windows 7? Obviously Sony has no drivers for these and no, the Vista versions do not work at all. Tried already.
I'm using Windows 7 7100, 64bit.
Sony Vaio VGN-AW190 (came with Vista 64bit originally)
Thanks.