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F6 mute button light not working after latest Windows update

Anonymous
2018-05-17T09:44:01+00:00

Hi, I have a HP laptop and the F6 mute button light is no longer working after the latest Windows 10 update. (its just the light, the mute function still works) Hp have no idea how to fix it. I have the latest audio driver. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-05-17T12:21:54+00:00

    What is the exact make and model?

    Open Start, type: system information

    Hit Enter

    Click System summary

    Look in the right pane

    Copy the system sku info into reply here.

    See example: https://imgur.com/qzektpA

    Which version of Windows 10 is currently installed? See how to verify:

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...

    Which version and edition Windows did you originally upgrade from or was installed prior to your current version:

    Windows 10 - 1703, 1607, 1511, 1507 (build 10240)

    First, run the Playing audio troubleshoot - open Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot

    Scroll down, select Playing audio

    Click Run the troubleshooter

    When complete, restart your computer then check if audio is working again.

    Press Windows key + X

    Click Device Manager

    Expand Sound, video and game controllers

    Right click your audio adapter

    Click Properties

    Click the Driver tab

    Is there an option rollback?

    If so, click it.

    Check it starts working again.

    Also:

    Restart your computer a few times to see if it helps.

    Open Start > Settings > Update & security > Troubleshoot

    Scroll down

    Click Keyboards

    Click Run the Troubleshooter

    When complete, restart to see if the problem is resolved.

    Try connecting the keyboard to a different USB port if its a USB wired keyboard.

    Press Windows key + X

    Click Device Manager

    Expand Keyboards

    Right click keyboard

    Click Uninstall

    Exit Device Manager then restart

    Reset your BIOS defaults:

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-pc-bios-...

    Try the keyboard with another computer to see if it works.

    Check for the latest driver updates for your computer.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-09-14T02:31:43+00:00
    1. Open Device Manager
    2. Expand Sound, video and game controllers
    3. Right-click and uninstall your computer's existing audio driver
    4. Download/install realtek audio driver from here:

              https://support.hp.com

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-09-18T15:36:33+00:00

    it worked fine but my B&O icon from taskbar went missing

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-07-12T22:50:14+00:00

    THANKS MUCH.

    After following your suggestion and 

    RESTARTING my computer, IT WORKS.

    Guess I might have to keep this procedure

    w/me, in case of future MS updates and such.

    THANKS,

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-07-21T08:19:45+00:00

    System SKU 1VH15EA#ABU

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