Windows 10 Windows Graphics Driver & Hotkeys

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Hiya folks,

I've got a 2011 Razer Blade 17" laptop. I've refurbished it and have it running a fully updated instance of Windows 10 with the switchblade UI working as well. One issue I am having is that the hotkeys for adjusting the screen brightness (FN + F8, F9) do not work when Windows automatically updates the graphic driver. Every few days I have to reinstall a known working driver (Intel_Graphics 9.17.10.2817.exe) in order to get my hotkeys to work again.

I've tried all the normal recommendations and nothing has worked so far. I would love to know if there's some way to figure out systematically what exactly prevents the hotkeys from working and what the connection to that is to the graphics driver.

Any insights any of you may have would be tremendously helpful.

Thanks~!

 

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To troubleshoot the issue with your screen brightness hotkeys not working correctly on your Razer Blade 17" laptop after the graphic driver updates, you can follow these steps to systematically diagnose and resolve the problem:

1. Verify Driver Compatibility:
- Check the compatibility and version of the graphic driver update. Make sure it matches the supported models and specifications for your Razer Blade 17" laptop.

2. Driver Rollback:
- If the issue is consistently tied to specific driver updates, consider rolling back to a stable version that allows the hotkeys to function properly.

3. Driver Reinstallation:
- After updating the graphic drivers, reinstall other related drivers like Intel chipset drivers, power management drivers, or any necessary control center software to ensure compatibility with the updated graphics drivers.

4. Keyboard Driver Check:
- Ensure that your keyboard drivers are up to date. Sometimes, keyboard firmware updates can resolve hotkey issues.

5. BIOS Update:
- Update your laptop's BIOS to the latest version. This can often resolve compatibility issues with hardware components after driver updates.

6. Power Plan Settings:
- Check your power plan settings to confirm that none of the settings are preventing the hotkeys from working as expected. Adjust power management settings to ensure that the display adjustments are allowed.

7. Software Conflicts:
- Disable or uninstall third-party software that might be interfering with the hotkey functionality.

8. Windows Update Checks:
- Ensure that all Windows updates are installed and compatible with your hardware and drivers. Some updates may address known issues related to hotkey functionality.

9. System File Check:
- Run the System File Checker tool (SFC) to check and repair corrupted system files that might be affecting the hotkey functionality.

10. Razer Support:
- Reach out to Razer Support for additional guidance if the issue persists. They may have specific troubleshooting steps tailored to your laptop model.

By systematically working through these troubleshooting steps, you can pinpoint the root cause of the problem and potentially resolve the issue with the screen brightness hotkeys on your Razer Blade 17" laptop. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any other questions!