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Windows Media Keys Not Working: How to Fix Them
If Windows media keys are not working check your default apps
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Media keys are extremely useful, but what if media keys are not working on your PC? If that’s the case, you’ll have to rely onkeyboard shortcutsto control your playback, but that’s not always the most accessible solution.
If you have the same problem, be it on a laptop keyboard or an external one, we’ve got the solution for you.
Why are media keys not working?
How do I use media keys on my keyboard without FN?
What can I do if media keys are not working?
Before we start, try the following:
1. Set the correct default program
That’s it. A fairly simple solution that will block Groove Music or Windows Media Player from overtaking your media keys.
2. Change the Google Chrome extensions
After doing that, check if the problem is gone.
This should certainly solve the problem. If you want to go a step further, you can disable the faulty extension altogether:
Keep in mind that any media extension could affect yourkeyboard, not only the 2 mentioned above.
We recommend that you set all your media controls to In Chrome, even if they aren’t music players.
Hope that these tips and methods will help you, as they were confirmed as working by the majority of users affected.
For more information about shortcuts, check our guide on how tolock and unlock function keyon your keyboard.
Don’t forget to tell us if you fixed your media keys in Windows 10, along with any other questions you may have in the comments section below.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
