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    OS typing problems and I lost the ability to use Brightness control

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Casowen, Jul 4, 2020.

  1. Casowen

    Casowen Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello

    I dont know how this happened so here it is. I have literally lost my ability to control my panel brightness, either by the keyboard, or by windows, the option is literally no longer there. I did a DDU procedure and nothing. What am I missing?

    Another issue is happening when I am typing, When in the middle of typing, the keyboard will at times literally just not respond to what I am pressing. I dont know why, maybe some kind of key logging issue? Its the most annoying thing there is at times, especially when typing a password for login. Is it perhaps windows just doing its "analytics"? Is there a way to turn all of that off?

    Update: Going Back to Previous 446.14 drivers seem to give brightness controls back. Idk why...
     
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    Casowen, Jul 4, 2020
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  2. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    Run in Safe Mode and verify the problem is there or not.
     
    StormJumper, Jul 16, 2020
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  3. TreeTops Ranch

    TreeTops Ranch Notebook Deity

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    There was a windows update that caused brightness control issues for some. Google it.
     
    TreeTops Ranch, Jul 17, 2020
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