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    Fn Keys Not Working

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by kclives, Jun 2, 2008.

  1. kclives

    kclives Notebook Geek

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    I recently restored Windows XP on my VGNFS415E, and the Fn keys were working fine. I have updated Windows to SP3 and just recently I noticed the Fn and S1/S2 keys don't work - even though hkcmd.exe process is running.

    Any tips on getting them working again?

    Thanks.
     
    kclives, Jun 2, 2008
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    laptop4life Notebook Consultant

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    End the task, Than go to new task and add hkcmd.exe see if that helps
     
    laptop4life, Jun 2, 2008
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  3. kclives

    kclives Notebook Geek

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    I tried that, it didnt work.
    But performing VAIO Update seemed to. I'll see if they continue to work.

    Thanks.

    Edit - Nope theyve stopped working again.
     
    kclives, Jun 2, 2008
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    kclives Notebook Geek

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    Well thats weird - i figured out the problem. Somehow the program "ViStart" which mimics Vistas start menu for XP was clashing with Fn key program, the instant I stopped ViStarts process I got my Fn keys back :S weird...
     
    kclives, Jun 2, 2008
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