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    Area 51M Windows Key notworking

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by sasman1964, May 13, 2020.

  1. sasman1964

    sasman1964 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an Area 51m it is working perfect but i have noticed the windows key does not work ..I have done a fresh win 10 pro install..
    Still does not work.. I have tried all the methods from what i have found on google non have fixed the issue..
    i have just plugged in an external keyboard and the windows key works ok...So does this indicate my 51m is faulty?(it was purchased a few months ago) or is there some setting on the 51m that turns the Window Key off?​

    Thanks
     
    sasman1964, May 13, 2020
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    pathfindercod Notebook Virtuoso

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    Where did you buy the machine from and what version Windows was purchased with it?
     
    pathfindercod, May 13, 2020
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    sasman1964 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got it from Dell UK it came with windows 10 Home edition..I will install windows 10 home edition later today see if that works..
     
    sasman1964, May 14, 2020
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    Press FN + F6 once

    That will enable the Windows key.
    What does the edition of Windows have to do with his Windows key bro? His keyboard Windows key is not working if you read his post he mentioned that once he plugged in an external keyboard it works.
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, May 15, 2020
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    Thank You spartan works Perfect :) .I am following one of your guides to do a full clean install of windows ..Great guide you must have spent ages writing all that..
     
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    ooos sorry everyone. Must have read that one half a asleep. He said windows key , came with home
    And upgraded to pro I assumed the serial number.
     
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