Windows 10: Re-Enable F11

Discus and support Re-Enable F11 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Lynn-MSFT is misinformed about the ability to either enable or disable the F11 fullscreen key. Mine is somehow disabled and I want it to work again. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Master Metallian, Jul 6, 2022.

  1. MASTER METALLIAN
    Master Metallian Win User

    Re-Enable F11


    Lynn-MSFT is misinformed about the ability to either enable or disable the F11 fullscreen key. Mine is somehow disabled and I want it to work again. I DO NOT have an Fn key, so any remedy suggesting its use is ignorant, at best. Running a system file scan would not fix or find the issue, so suggesting that is moronic. I need an answer on how to make it work again.

    :)
     
    Master Metallian, Jul 6, 2022
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  2. ADITYA_ROY
    Aditya_Roy Win User

    F11 does not work

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand the difficulties you are facing with the F11 key not working as it should be. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.



    • What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
      winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • What is the make and model of the PC?
    • Did you try F11 along with FN key on the keyboard?
    • Was there a major change or an update on your system, prior to which you weren't facing this issue?
    • Are you trying to use F11 for full screen function or any other function?


    However, we would suggest you to perform these steps.



    Uninstall and Reinstall the drivers.

    1. Press Windows + X, select
      Device Manager      .
    2. Expand Keyboard device.
    3. Right click on all the listed devices, then select
      Uninstall device.
    4. Check the box beside Delete the driver software for this device.
    5. Click Ok and restart the PC.
    6. Then check you still have the issue.


    We await your response.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Jul 6, 2022
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  3. MALIK YASIRNAWAZ
    MALIK YASIRNAWAZ Win User
    brightnes F11 F12 isn't working

    Hi,

    I would suggest you to please once look following steps. i hope you will find solution of your issue.

    Are you pressing only F11 / F12 OR are you also pressing the ''Fn'' key?

    -If you are not pressing "Fn" key, then that may be what you need to do.

    -If you are already pressing the "Fn" key also, then maybe you have the "Fn" (Function) key disabled.

    -To enable it, press Fn + Esc

    Please let me know, if that helps.

    Kind Regards:

    Engr. Malik Yasir
     
    MALIK YASIRNAWAZ, Jul 6, 2022
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  4. JULIESTONE1
    JulieStone1 Win User

    Re-Enable F11

    F11 recovery screen

    After some windows updates and a failed update, Computer starts in F11 recovery.

    I didn't do this!

    Any suggestions, I have been able only once to get back into windows, but now bit just keeps loading at start up with F11 recovery.

    I have tried to run trouble shooter but unable to fix
     
    JulieStone1, Jul 6, 2022
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