To troubleshoot your keyboard issues, particularly with the F1 to F12 keys and other function keys like Einfg (Insert), Druck (Print Screen), and Entf (Delete), you can follow these steps:
- Check for Driver Updates: Ensure that your keyboard drivers are up to date. Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for any available updates.
- Test the Keyboard: Try connecting your keyboard to another computer to see if the keys work there. This will help determine if the issue is with the keyboard itself or your computer.
- Keyboard Settings: Sometimes, keyboard settings can affect functionality. Check your keyboard layout settings in Settings > Time & Language > Language and ensure the correct layout is selected.
- PowerToys Keyboard Manager: If you have PowerToys installed, ensure that the Keyboard Manager is not remapping your function keys unintentionally. You can disable it temporarily to see if that resolves the issue.
- On-Screen Keyboard: Use the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) to check if the function keys respond there. You can access it by searching for "On-Screen Keyboard" in the Start menu. This can help identify if the problem is hardware-related.
- Check for Software Conflicts: Some applications may interfere with keyboard functionality. Try closing background applications to see if that resolves the issue.
- Reboot Your Device: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches.
If none of these steps work, you may need to consider hardware repair or replacement.
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