If your Windows 11 volume keys aren't working, try simple fixes like checking Fn Lock and BIOS settings. If these fail, update drivers, adjust Power Management, or use an AutoHotkey script. Check out the complete detailed steps below.
Hold Fn and press Esc
If it doesn’t work, restart your computer
Access BIOS by pressing F2/Delete during startup, and adjust function key settings
Some laptops have a dedicated Fn Lock key. Check your laptop’s manual for the exact combination.
Open Device Manager
Expand Keyboards section
Right-click HID Keyboard Device
Select "Update driver"
Choose "Search automatically for drivers"
Let Windows search and install updates
Restart if prompted
Keyboard driver updated
Regular driver updates prevent glitches
Open Windows Settings
Click on "Time & language"
Select "Language & region"
Scroll down to "Related settings" and click "Typing"
Scroll to the bottom and click "Advanced keyboard settings"
Under "Override for default input method," choose "Use language list (recommended)"
Explore "Language bar options" if needed
Set up "Input language hot keys" if desired
Your advanced keyboard settings are now configured
These settings help customize your typing experience across different languages and apps
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager
Go to the Startup
Disable any third-party keyboard apps (e.g., Logitech, Razer)
Restart your computer
Before disabling, make sure these apps don’t contain any custom settings related to your volume keys.
Open Device Manager and expand Keyboards
Right-click your keyboard and select Uninstall device
Restart your computer to allow the driver to reinstall automatically
If issues continue, download and install the driver directly from the manufacturer’s website.
Open Device Manager > Expand Keyboards
Right-click the Start menu and select "Device Manager".
Scroll to "Keyboards" and click the arrow to expand the list.
Right-click on "HID Keyboard Device" and select "Properties" from the context menu.
In the Properties window, go to the "Power Management" tab.
Check the box next to "Allow this device to wake the computer".
Click "OK" to save and apply the changes.
Restart the system
This setting allows you to wake your PC quickly using any key on your keyboard
Test your keyboard using an external one to determine whether the issue is with hardware or software.
If nothing works, try a clean Windows install.
