Windows 10: Problem with FN key

Discus and support Problem with FN key in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I recently bought a Toshiba laptop and immediately upgraded to Windows 10. My FN key is acting as if it is ALWAYS pressed. I can use the F1-F12... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by stevehoyek, Aug 8, 2015.

  1. STEVEHOYEK
    stevehoyek Win User

    Problem with FN key


    I recently bought a Toshiba laptop and immediately upgraded to Windows 10.
    My FN key is acting as if it is ALWAYS pressed. I can use the F1-F12 buttons for their alternate functions WITHOUT having to press the FN key (ex. I can increase/decrease brightness without pressing the FN key). I want to reverse this, as this current setup denies my use of certain keystrokes such as ALT+F4, requiring me to press ALT+FN+F4.

    I guess there is a way to switch the way the FN key works, but I don't know it.
    Thank you for your help.

    :)
     
    stevehoyek, Aug 8, 2015
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  2. SHARMAVTS
    SharmaVts Win User

    "fn+esc" stopped working

    Hi,

    I have a dell inspiron 3542 laptop

    Before to change the behavior of function keys I used to simply press 'fn+esc' which used to the change the purpose/behavior of fn keys,

    but now fn+esc does nothing. I have to go to bios everytime always to change the behavior

    the 'fn+esc' was very useful as i use function keys for both function and multimedia. It is problem to turn off a laptop always to change the behavior

    How do I get the setting back - 'Using Fn+esc to change the behavior of fn keys?'
     
    SharmaVts, Aug 8, 2015
    #2
  3. VICENçVALLèS
    VicençVallès Win User
    Brightness control not working after windows 10 upgrade

    The same problem happens in HP Elite x2 (Keys Fn+f9 and Fn+f10)
     
    VicençVallès, Aug 8, 2015
    #3
  4. SWARFEGA
    swarfega Win User

    Problem with FN key

    Have you run Windows Update to check for new drivers. If there aren't any, check Toshiba's website for Windows 10 drivers. You should update most of your drivers to make sure they're running properly.
     
    swarfega, Aug 8, 2015
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  5. BILLGATES
    BillGates Win User
    i have an HP and the option is in the BIOS ..
    ie. i use FN + F6/F7/F8 for volume control..
    - if i don't enable it in the BIOS.. i don't have to include FN combination..

    id search in the BIOS.
     
    BillGates, Apr 5, 2018
    #5
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