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    FN keys stopped responding

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Turquia, May 9, 2011.

  1. Turquia

    Turquia Notebook Geek

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    Hey there folks.
    Got my laptop 2 days ago. It is perfect and everything was working great until this morning.

    TH FN keys stopped working for no reason. Fn+F1 works which puts the computer to sleep mode however the rest does not work. What to do?

    I am really sad so would be great if someone can help.

    Update

    Fn+F1
    FN+F5
    FN+F6
    FN+F7 are working but not the rest.
     
    Turquia, May 9, 2011
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Reinstall the ATK drivers. They control the hotkeys.
     
    ALLurGroceries, May 9, 2011
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  3. Turquia

    Turquia Notebook Geek

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    Hey there

    Thank you for the response.

    I did that the first time but it did not work again. Later I did a recovery via f9 and the problem was solved.

    After that I installed some files via Asus Live update and the problem occured again.

    I first thought Asus Live update created the issue but I read somewhere that removing the games that came with the laptop caused some individuals to have the exact same issue I faced.

    Now my FN keys are still not working although they were working fine after a system recovery.

    I will again try to update the ATK files and if not do a recovery again

    and this time I will not uninstall any games but will only do Asus Live update and see if the problem will occur again.

    Fingers crossed.

    I cant see how installing the ATK file does not correct the problem though.
     
    Turquia, May 9, 2011
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  4. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    Sometimes I have heard of people needing to uninstall and reinstall ATK a couple of times, I'm not sure what the issue is with the installer.

    Get rid of live update it's a pile of garbage. Just go to ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download to get new drivers.
     
    ALLurGroceries, May 9, 2011
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  5. Turquia

    Turquia Notebook Geek

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    My problem is solved this time by reinstalling the ATK
    Thank you

    One other question.
    I will get rid of the live update and use the site you gave me.
    I can see all the files that are there.
    How can I check if the files I have in my laptop are newer? How can I check the version numbers?
     
    Turquia, May 10, 2011
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  6. Chastity

    Chastity Company Representative

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    Control Panel - Uninstall an Application

    You will see your program list, and version numbers.

    As for drivers, you will need to open up the devices in Device Manager.
     
    Chastity, May 10, 2011
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  7. Turquia

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    Ahh great
    Thank you Chastity
     
    Turquia, May 10, 2011
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