Windows 10: Action keys not working

Discus and support Action keys not working in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hey guys, soooo I need help...You see, one day I restarted my laptop with my USB keyboard plugged in and suddenly my action keys have the same function... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by RayoftheSun, Jan 6, 2022.

  1. Action keys not working


    Hey guys, soooo I need help...You see, one day I restarted my laptop with my USB keyboard plugged in and suddenly my action keys have the same function with my USB keyboard, when F1 is toggled, it directly goes to a Microsoft help center, for F3, it activates the popup where I can find specific words, for f7, it asks me to enable caret browsing, I did EVERYTHING! I tried fn+esc, and it didn't work because my esc key doesn't have the padlock symbol, I tried the BIOS menu but it doesnt have the function key behavior option, I tried fn+caps lock or fn+insert, it didn't work! And the keys the acti

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    RayoftheSun, Jan 6, 2022
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  2. csatennis Win User

    Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    I have been trying to fix this for months. Your solution Method 1 seemed to work. THANK YOU!!!!

     
    csatennis, Jan 6, 2022
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  3. Taskbar bug: switching to another window -will not appear at the front


    Follow either of these steps to fix the issue with the Active window hiding behind.

    Method 1:
    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    1. Press Windows key + X key and click on Control Panel.
    2. Select or click Ease of Access.
    3. Click or tap onEase of Access Centre.
    4. Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    5. Check if issue is resolved.
    Method 2:
    I would suggest you to completely uninstall the touchpad driver and reinstall it. Kindly follow the below given steps.

    1. Press “Windows key + X” and click on “Device Manager”.
    2. In the list of devices, you should see the touchpad drivers.
    3. Right click on the device and then select "Uninstall".
    4. In the uninstall dialog, make sure you select the option to delete the driver package from the system. This causes the driver package installed earlier to be deleted.
    5. In the Action menu of Device manager, select “Scan for Hardware changes” option. This will cause the device driver to be reinstalled. Once the driver is installed, close all windows and restart the computer.
     
    ChojiTiger, Jan 6, 2022
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  4. Arun B J Win User

    Action keys not working

    Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

    Hi,



    Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.


    • Since when are you facing this issue?

    • Did you make any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?


    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: You may check if the ALT key is functioning correctly in on-screen keyboard. It will help us to verify if there is any issue with the keyboard.

    Follow the steps below to open On-screen Keyboard.


    • Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)

    • And check if it works
    Step 2: Run Hardware and device Troubleshooter.

    Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:


    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.

    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.

    • Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.

    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Jan 6, 2022
    #4
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