What happens when F11 doesn't work?

If you cannot use F11 at the startup or UEFI Firmware Settings, it's suggested to get a new recovery disc from HP and then factory reset your computer. It will take 4-6 hours.
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How do I get my F11 key to work?

How to use the F11 key. Open the program that uses the key and press F11 . If the F11 key also has an icon on the key, it indicates the key has a secondary function. To use the secondary function, press and hold down the Fn key, and while continuing to hold the key, press F11 .
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How do I Reset my F11 laptop?

This is a universal Windows restore key and the procedure works on all PC systems.
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How to Reset Your Whole Computer with the F11 Function Key
  1. Close out all programs and shut down the system. ...
  2. Wait a few moments, then power the computer back on. ...
  3. Choose to backup your user files when given the prompt.
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What does F11 do on startup?

Pressing F11 by itself accesses the hidden recovery partition on eMachines, Gateway, and Lenovo computers. With macOS 10.4 or later, hides all open windows and shows the desktop.
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How do I restore my HP laptop without F11?

Right-click on the "HP Recovery" partition and select "Mark as Active Partition." 5. When the warning prompt appears, select "Yes" - Reboot and it will automatically boot into the Recovery Manager (without pressing F11).
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How do I fix my HP computer that won't boot up?

Resetting your HP computer and reinstalling the OS could also be a great way to resolve software issues. Just hold down the Esc key after restarting the computer to reach the startup menu, then F11 for System Recovery options. You can then choose to reset your computer there.
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How do I boot my HP laptop into recovery mode?

Press f11 while the computer is starting. Or, press and hold f11 as you press the power button. Select Troubleshoot from the menu options. Select Recovery Manager, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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How do I restore Windows 10 without a disk?

Restore without an installation CD:
  1. Go to "Start" > "Settings" > "Update & Security" > "Recovery".
  2. Under "Reset this PC option", tap "Get Started".
  3. Choose "Remove everything" and then choose to "Remove files and clean the drive".
  4. Finally, click "Reset" to begin reinstalling Windows 10.
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How do I force troubleshoot Windows 10?

If you can make it to the Windows 10 login screen, you can get to the Advanced System Options menu.
  1. Click the power button icon in the lower right corner.
  2. Hold down shift and click Restart.
  3. Click Troubleshoot on the screen which appears.
  4. Click Advanced Options.
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How do I use F11 on Windows?

Simply select the Settings and more menu and click the “Full screen” arrows icon, or press “F11” on your keyboard. Full screen mode hides things like the address bar and other items from view so you can focus on your content.
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What is F11 on HP laptop?

F11 is listed in the menu. Press the F11 key to invoke the HP Recovery Manager. 2) Press the power button and then immediately begin tapping the F11 key. If the recovery partition has never been disturbed or had anything stored to it, then the HP Recovery Manager window should appear.
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How do I Reset my computer from boot menu?

Reset from Setup Screen
  1. Shut your computer down.
  2. Power your computer back up, and immediately press the key that enters the BIOS setup screen. ...
  3. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the BIOS menu to find the option to reset the computer to its default, fall-back or factory settings. ...
  4. Restart your computer.
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Why is my F11 full screen not working?

Other users who've experienced your problem have indicated using this alternate method to enter/exit full screen reset their F11 key. Another possibility is some other program/shortcut may have hijacked the F11 key function. Also, if your keyboard includes an FN key lock, make sure it's not enabled.
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Why have my F keys stopped working?

1. Make Sure the Fn Keys Are Not Locked. Most of the time, the Fn keys stopped working because someone accidentally pressed the Fn lock key. The Fn lock key also impacts other toggle keys such as Caps Lock or Num Lock so it's easy to find out if the Fn keys are locked.
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Why isn't any of my f keys working?

If the function keys are not working, the problem may be you have a function lock or F-Lock key that needs to be toggled. The F-Lock key is used to turn on or off the F keys ( F1 through F12 ) or secondary functions of the F keys. Some keyboards may label the F-Lock key as the Fn key.
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How do I reboot Windows without screen?

Most computers have a power button. Just hold it down until the computer shuts down. To restart push the button again. If this answers your question - Then mark it so.
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How can I reboot my laptop?

Use Ctrl + Alt + Delete
  1. On your computer keyboard, hold down the control (Ctrl), alternate (Alt), and delete (Del) keys at the same time.
  2. Release the keys and wait for a new menu or window to appear.
  3. In the bottom right corner of the screen, click the Power icon. ...
  4. Select between Shut Down and Restart.
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How do I fix a crashed Windows 10?

Here's how:
  1. Navigate to the Windows 10 Advanced Startup Options menu. ...
  2. Once your computer has booted, select Troubleshoot.
  3. And then you'll need to click Advanced options.
  4. Click Startup Repair.
  5. Complete step 1 from the previous method to get to Windows 10's Advanced Startup Options menu.
  6. Click System Restore.
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Can I reinstall Windows 10 for free?

If Windows 10 was previously installed and activated on your PC, you can reinstall Windows 10 at any time and it will not cost you anything ! You should just clean install Windows 10 rather than upgrading from a previous version of Windows.
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How do I repair Windows 10 with command prompt?

Open "Start", search for the Command Prompt, select it and run as administrator. 2. Then type the command: "sfc /scannow" and press "Enter". If SFC is unable to fix the problem, probably the utility cannot get the necessary files from the Windows image, which might have become broken.
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Why is my laptop not booting up?

Common reasons why a newly built PC won't boot are: Power leads improperly attached to motherboard. If your board has an extra 12v socket near the CPU, ensure the correct lead from the power supply is attached in addition to the large 24-pin ATX connector. Components not installed or seated properly.
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Is there a reset button on HP computer?

Turn on the laptop and immediately press the F11 key repeatedly until System Recovery starts. On the Choose an option screen, click "Troubleshoot." Click "Reset this PC." Click either "Keep my files" or "Remove everything" depending on which you prefer.
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