Windows 10: Fn key/media keys not working

Hi community,


Problem:

• I have a problem with my dell laptop's ( G5 5590) Fn key.

Description:

1. My Fn key does not work sometimes.
2. After a restart or a boot it works fine but after waking from sleep it doesn't.

Why I think it's a software issue:

• I went through the dell diagnosing tool ( something like bios) to see if the key went bad but it works there.

What I think the problem is:

1. Some service fails to boot .
2. some app is taking over the media keys control.

I hope someone can solve this.

Thank you.

:)

 

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