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Windows Key Does Not Respond on Gaming Laptops

Summary: Learn how to enable or disable the Windows key when playing a game in Windows 10 in gaming laptops.

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Symptoms

The Windows key on your system may stop responding. This issue is noticed when playing a game on the computer.

Cause

This is a Windows 10 feature that is intended to disable the Windows key on laptops so that it does not interfere while gaming.

Resolution

The Windows key can be enabled and disabled by pressing Fn + F6.

Affected Products

Alienware 13 R3, Alienware 15 R3, Alienware 15 R4, Alienware 17 R4, Alienware 17 R5, Alienware M15, Alienware M15 R2, Alienware M17, Alienware M17 R2, Alienware Area-51m, Alienware m17
Article Properties
Article Number: 000132307
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 06 Jun 2024
Version:  4
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