The Function keys on a computer keyboard have come a long way since their inception.

So, with that out of the way, lets get into the fixes, shall we?

2.poke the tiny arrow beside theKeyboardsoption.

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4.On the following prompt, choose theSearch automatically for driversoption.

5.Wait for Windows to find the latest keyboard driver for your PC or laptop and install it.

6.Restartyour PC following completion.

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If an outdated keyboard driver was causing the issue, it should surely get fixed after a successful update.

Do not worry, uninstalling the keyboard driver will not break your keyboard in Windows 11.

1.OpenDevice Managerin Windows 11 using the method explained in the previous fix.

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2.Click onKeyboardsto expand the list.

3.Right-tap on your keyboard and selectUninstall devicefrom the context menu.

For those unaware, the Filter keys feature was introduced in Windows to eliminate repetitive keystrokes on a keyboard.

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2.Click onAccessibilityon the side-nav bar and select theKeyboardoption.

3.On the following page, smack the toggle for theFilter keysoption to disable it.

After disabling the Filter keys feature, try using the Function keys on your Windows 11 PC or laptop.

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They should be up and running on your Windows 11 equipment again.

3.Then, click theOther troubleshootersoption.

4.Scroll down a bit to find theKeyboardtroubleshooter and click theRun buttonbeside it.

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5.Let the troubleshooter do its job.

So, to update Windows 11 on your PC or laptop, follow the steps right below.

2.opt for Windows Update tab from the side-nav bar and click theCheck for updatesbutton.

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After the update, try performing actions with the Function key on your Windows 11 gadget.

They should start working as usual again.

Hence, it is safe to say that they are quite important for a Windows PC or laptop.

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Many keyboards, especially on Windows laptops, come with dedicated lock keys for the Function keys.

Usually, they can be activated using the special Fn key on the keyboard.

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