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Change Alt-F4 back to close window win10

recent update change the default function of using alt-f4, I'd like to change it back to having it close the current window. I've tried searching every and keep getting pushed into using a 3rd party program to change the default hotkeys. Is there a way to edit the default windows hotkeys alt+ or windows key??
Hi skibo1219

Windows 10 updates do have a habit of changing the requirement for the Fn key when using the function keys (F1 - F12)

If you press Alt + Fn + F4, does that result in the original action?

If so, try pressing Fn + Exc to turn off the need for that Fn key

Then try pressing Fn + F4

If none of the above works for you, what is the Make and exact Model No. of your PC - that will be printed on a sticker on the bottom casing . ..
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What was the recent update? check windows update history in Settings > Update and security > View update history.

I have to say I have the latest version 2004 and see no problem with Alt+F4

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Hi skibo1219

Windows 10 updates do have a habit of changing the requirement for the Fn key when using the function keys (F1 - F12)

If you press Alt + Fn + F4, does that result in the original action?

If so, try pressing Fn + Exc to turn off the need for that Fn key

Then try pressing Fn + F4

If none of the above works for you, what is the Make and exact Model No. of your PC - that will be printed on a sticker on the bottom casing . ..

sorry this is PC not laptop, no Fn key.

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What was the recent update? check windows update history in Settings > Update and security > View update history.

I have to say I have the latest version 2004 and see no problem with Alt+F4

I do see a problem otherwise I wouldnt have posted...

yea its 2004 not sure what youre saying to do here there aint **** about in update history.

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Hi skibo1219

To check if that update has corrupted your keyboard setup, please follow these steps:


Open the Settings App

Go to Update & Security - Troubleshoot

Run the Keyboard troubleshooter


If that does not resolve this for you

Open Device Manager

Expand the Keyboards section

Right click your keyboard and choose 'Uninstall'

Then restart your PC
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