Here in this guide, well sharesome workaroundsto fix F8 not working in Windows 11 with ease.
So, read ahead and know how to fix F8 not working on your Windows 11 computer.
Why Is F8 Not Working in Windows 11?
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Various reasons could cause the F8 not working issue on your Windows 11 PC.
So try all the workarounds and check what resolves this issue for you:
1.
So press theFn + F8hotkey to enter Safe mode on your PC or laptop.
You canensure this with a Keyboard Key Tester tool.
If all the keys are working, go ahead and try other listed fixes.
Theyll provide you with a working tips to fix it.
So, you better unlock the Function key using a shortcut.
You canunlock itusing theFn + Esckeyboard shortcut.
If the entire Function keys row isnt responding when youre pressing them, you gotta unlock it.
We cant mention it, as it varies from OEM to OEM.
In that case, you need toturn them onin your computers BIOS or UEFI tweaks.
2.In the next window, underRecovery options, click theRestart nowbutton to move ahead.
3.After clickingRestart now, your system will boot into the Windows Recovery Environment.
4.On theChoose an optionscreen, chooseTroubleshootand thenAdvanced options.
5.In theAdvanced optionswindow, choose theUEFI Firmware Settingsoption to go to ahead.
6.Once youre in your computersUEFI Firmware options, proceed to itsAdvancedtab.
7.In theAdvancedtab, search theFunction Key Behavioroption or any other similar option.
8.Lastly, enable theFunction Key Behavioroption and save the change using your arrow keys.
2.Once done, hit theEnter keyon your keyboard to open theHardware and Devicestool.
3.In theHardware and Deviceswindow, clickNextand let it detect issues with hardware.
4.If the Hardware and Devices tool finds a resolution for any issue, clickApply this fixto apply it.
2.In theWindows Updatewindow, chooseAdvanced options, and then go toOptional updates.
3.Click theCheck for updatesbutton in the next window to look for new optional driver updates.
4.If you see any updates underDrivers, checkmark it and clickDownload and installto install it.
5.After installing the keyboard driver updates, check whether the F8 key is now working well.
2.UnderKeyboards, right-smack the keyboard adapter and chooseDisable driverfrom the menu.
3.Exit theDevice Manager utilityand pressAlt + F4to get theShut Down Windowsprompt.
4.In theShut Down Windowsprompt, choose theRestartoption to reinstall the keyboard driver.
Once the keyboard driver is reinstalled, confirm if the F8 key is working properly.
This will fix all the issues with its functioning and, hopefully, clear this jam.
2.UnderKeyboards, right-nudge the keyboard driver and selectUninstall devicefrom the menu.
3.In the new prompt, click theUninstallbutton to finally remove the keyboard driver from your PC.
4.Once done, click onActionin the top menu, and from it, chooseScan for hardware change.
5.Lastly, reboot your Windows 11 PC or laptop and see whether the F8 key is working now.
Once done, look to see if the F8 not working issue is still there.
Weve explained all the possible ways to enter Safe mode in Windows 11 in theattached guide.
So, read this guide to learn all the methods to do the same.
In that case,search for the new Windows 11 updatesand install them.
This is because it could be possible that Microsoft has already released new updates to fix it.
3.If you see any new Windows updates to install, clickDownload and installto install them.
4.After installing the new updates, reboot your PC and see if the new update fixed the issue.
The Startup tool will fix all the problems with the PCs startup and hopefully fix it, too.
2.Click theRestart nowbutton next toAdvanced startupto enter Windows Recovery Environment.
3.On the next screen, choose theTroubleshootoption and then selectAdvanced options.
4.In theAdvanced optionswindow, select theStartup Repairoption to initiate the tool on your PC.
2.In the next window, punch theSystem Restore…button in theSystem Restoresection.
2.In theRecoverywindow, underRecovery options, clickReset PCnext toReset this PC.
3.In the new window, choose theRemove everythingoption to remove all the data from your PC.
4.Once done, choose theLocal reinstalloption to download Windows 11 locally on your PC.
5.Lastly, follow the on-screen steps to reset your PC and let Windows 11 install to fix the issue.
FAQs
Why F8 ain’t running in Windows 11?
Other reasons could be bugs and glitches in the PC.
How Do I Enable F8 Menu in Windows 11?
you could consider restarting your Windows 11 PC if your F8 key isnt working.
Other than this, also verify that the Functions keys arent disabled in your PCs BIOS or UEFI prefs.
How Do I Enable F8 Button?
you could press Function or Fn along with the F8 key to activate the F8 button on your keyboard.
How Do I Boot Into Recovery Mode Windows 11?
parameters App > Recovery > Recovery Options > Restart Now > Thats It!
F8 Key Must Be Working Now
We use the F8 key on our keyboard for varied purposes.
Like, some people use it to enter Safe mode.
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