Windows 10: Only able to use function keys F3 to F6

Discus and support Only able to use function keys F3 to F6 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I've recently encountered an unusual issue with my Keychron K8 keyboard on a Windows 11 system. For some reason, I am only able to use the F3 to F6... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Martin Ek Brombach, Feb 27, 2024.

  1. Only able to use function keys F3 to F6


    I've recently encountered an unusual issue with my Keychron K8 keyboard on a Windows 11 system. For some reason, I am only able to use the F3 to F6 function keys directly. To use the rest of the function keys F1, F2, F7-F12, I need to press them in combination with another key for example, "S + F2". This problem persists even when booting the computer in Safe Mode, suggesting that it's not caused by third-party software interference. However, when I tested the keyboard on another computer, all the function keys functioned correctly.

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    Martin Ek Brombach, Feb 27, 2024
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  2. oswindles Win User

    Volume function keys (F1 - F3) not working properly

    My F1 to F3 function keys (which also double as mute, vol down, and vol up) don't work as they should. Whenever I press these keys it refreshes my screen and bugs out for a few seconds - can't seem to find a similar problem anywhere.

    • Running: Windows 11 (Build 22533.1001)
    • Device: Dell XPS 13 9370.
    I know I am on a dev build of windows and this only happened after a recent update but has anyone got any ideas how I might be able to fix it. (All of my FN keys work normally apart from these 3). I already tried reinstalling keyboard drivers etc.

    This might help as well:

    • Pressing Fn lock + F1 opens support page in browsers
    • Pressing Fn lock + F3 opens find in browsers (The same as Ctrl + F would)
    I know someone is going to put this as a solution: just turn off/on function lock, but that doesn't seem to be the problem.
     
    oswindles, Feb 27, 2024
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  3. Function keys F1 F2 F3 not working

    Why did my function keys F1, F2 and F3 stop working?
     
    AnthonyRazzini, Feb 27, 2024
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    Function Keys not working for Windows 10 Laptop

    Some of the function keys are not working for Windows 10 HP Laptop.

    These keys are not working: f2,f3,f4,f5,,f6,f7,f8,f9,f10,f11

    f1 and f12 keys are working.
     
    AkshayCheulwar, Feb 27, 2024
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