cant change ny brightness

Saidbek Rahimov 20 Reputation points
2026-08-06T05:17:53.0633333+00:00

my brightness changing buttons are not changing the brightness but animation is working also I could change the brightness through quick setting slider but could not do it through mobility center(my fn is turned off)

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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Vikki-T 10,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2026-08-06T09:57:16.4933333+00:00

Hi Saidbek Rahimov,

I understand how inconvenient this can be, especially when the brightness indicator appears but the actual screen brightness does not change.

To help narrow this down, could you please confirm:

  • What is the make and exact model of your laptop?
  • Does the brightness still change normally using the slider under Settings > System > Display or Quick Settings?
  • Did this start after a recent Windows or driver update?
  • Are you using the laptop’s built-in display or an external monitor?

In the meantime, please try the following:

  • Press Fn + the brightness key and check whether it works. You can also try toggling Fn Lock, which is commonly done with Fn + Esc, although the shortcut may vary by manufacturer.
  • Restart the graphics driver by pressing Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + B. The screen may briefly flicker or you may hear a beep.
  • Go to Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates and install any available display or keyboard driver updates, then restart the laptop.
  • Open Device Manager > Display adapters, right-click the graphics adapter, and select Update driver.
  • Visit the laptop manufacturer’s support website and install the recommended graphics driver and any hotkey or function-key utility available for the exact model.

While my initial response may not fully resolve the issue, I truly appreciate your cooperation as we work together toward identifying the most effective solution. Thank you so much for your understanding.


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