{"id":20283,"date":"2024-10-08T21:14:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T21:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=20283"},"modified":"2025-10-17T00:38:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T00:38:29","slug":"fix-alt-f4-isnt-working-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-alt-f4-isnt-working-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix: Alt + F4 Keys Stopped Working Problem in Windows 11\/10. Automated Solution Included"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even before I became fully conversant with using a personal computer, I had already learned the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> command. When I was much younger, I had to remind myself regularly, \u201cUse <code>Alt + F4<\/code> to close a window or to shut down a computer system.\u201d So, what do you do if the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> keys stopped working?<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">The <code>Alt + F4<\/code> command usually closes an existing window (quite similar to what the Esc key does, which is to interrupt a process that is running). <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>When you press the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> shortcut on your keyboard and it does nothing, try any of the easy fixes below. If it does not solve the problem, keep trying other solutions until you have found the one that works.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Fix the Alt + F4 Command Not Working<\/h2>\n<h3>Fix 1: Restart your computer<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, you can resolve the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> shortcut problem on Windows 10 and 11 by restarting your computer. Anyway, restarting your computer should be your first action when you encounter any confusing issue on Windows 10\/11.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few ways <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/keyboard-magic-how-to-shut-down-restart-or-put-windows-pc-to-sleep-with-a-keyboard\/\">to restart your Windows PC <\/a> if the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> shortcut is not functioning. One way is to click the Start button, then click the <i>Power <\/i> symbol, and then choose <i>Restart <\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Another way is to press and hold the <code>Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/code> keys to open Task Manager, then clicking the <i>File <\/i> menu and <i>Restart <\/i>. You can also use the Windows Security toolbar to restart your PC:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Ctrl + Alt + Delete<\/code> simultaneously on your keyboard. This will bring up the Windows Security screen.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the bottom-right corner of the screen, you\u2019ll see the <i>Power <\/i> icon; click it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">From the options that appear, select <i>Restart <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, if restarting your computer does not solve the problem, try the next solution.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-do-i-fix-computer-keeps-restarting\/\">Computer Keeps Restarting: How to Fix? <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Fix 2: Use the Fn key<\/h3>\n<p>The Function key (Fn, or FN on some keyboards) is used as a modifier, and it is present on most\u2014if not all\u2014laptops.<\/p>\n<p>The main reason why it exists is because of the compact nature of laptops\u2014it helps to perform certain actions using your keyboard.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">On my keyboard, for example, I can increase the brightness by holding down the Function key and pressing the right arrow key until I am satisfied with the intensity of the light on my screen. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The Function key is often located between the Ctrl key and the Windows key. It may be somewhere else, though, so make sure to find it.<\/p>\n<p>If the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> combo fails to do what it is supposed to do, then press the Fn key and try the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> shortcut again. Still not working? Try pressing <code>Fn + F4<\/code>.<\/p>\n<p>If you still cannot notice any change, try holding down Fn for a few seconds.<\/p>\n<p>If that doesn\u2019t work too, try <code>Alt + Fn + F4<\/code>. This should work. If it doesn\u2019t, something else may be the problem. Try our third fix and see if that has solved the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> problem.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Also read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-function-keys-not-working\/\">[FIXED] Function Keys Not Working on Windows 10\/11 <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Fix 3: Update and reboot your computer<\/h3>\n<p>Windows 10\/11 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/do-i-need-manually-check-for-win10-updates\/\">needs regular updates <\/a>, and something that needs to be updated at this moment might be what is affecting your <code>Alt + F4<\/code> command. Let me show you how to update and reboot your computer in the following simple steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the Start menu button in the bottom-left corner of your screen and type <i>\u201cSettings.\u201d <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Settings <\/i>, and then click <i>Update &amp; Security <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019ll see either <i>Updates available <\/i> or <i>You\u2019re up to date <\/i>. If what appears on the screen is <i>You\u2019re up to date <\/i>, then you don\u2019t need to update your PC. However, if you see <i>Updates available, <\/i> then you have to update your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/12.png\" alt=\"You\u2019ll see either Updates available or You\u2019re up to date\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Update your PC and reboot it; then try pressing <code>Alt + F4<\/code> again to see if it works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>On Windows 11, do the following to check for updates:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the Settings window, click on <i>Windows Update <\/i> (found at the bottom of the left-hand menu).<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You will either see <i>Updates available <\/i> or <i>You\u2019re up to date <\/i>.\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">If you see <i>Updates available <\/i>, click on <i>Download &amp; install <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">If you see <i>You\u2019re up to date <\/i>, no update is necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After the update finishes downloading, you may be prompted to restart your PC to complete the installation.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If not prompted, click on <i>Restart now <\/i> to reboot your computer and apply the update.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once your PC restarts, try the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> command again to see if the issue is resolved. Did it work? Don\u2019t worry if it didn\u2019t\u2014just move on to the fourth fix.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-update-troubleshooter-easily-fixing-windows-update-issues\/\">Windows Update Troubleshooter: Easily Fixing Windows Update Issues <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Fix 4: Check the keyboard driver<\/h3>\n<p>If updating and rebooting your computer hasn\u2019t made any difference, check your keyboard driver and then uninstall and update it. Follow the steps below to uninstall and update your keyboard driver on Windows 10\/11:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press the <code>Windows logo + X<\/code> keys together and select <i>Device Manager <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Double-click <i>Keyboards <\/i> after the Device Manager window appears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/3-1.png\" alt=\"Double-click Keyboards after the Device Manager window appears \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the keyboard whose driver you want to uninstall and select <i>Uninstall device. <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/4-1.png\" alt=\"Uninstall device\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You will be prompted to either cancel your action or to continue with uninstallation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Restart your computer after uninstalling the driver. Windows will automatically reinstall it. Alternatively, you can try updating the driver. Use the procedure described above to access your keyboard driver. This time, click <i>Update driver <\/i> instead of <i>Uninstall device <\/i>, and then select <i>Search automatically for drivers <\/i>. Windows will search for the latest keyboard driver update and install it. After that, you should restart your computer to save the changes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"middle\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">Instead of going through that long process, you can use <a href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/a> to make things simple and easy.<\/p>\n<p>Auslogics Driver Updater will help you locate faulty drivers and install their updates automatically. Only compatible, up-to-date drivers are downloaded and installed on your computer.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Fix 5: Disable Sticky Keys<\/h3>\n<p>Holding the Alt, Fn, and F4 keys at the same time may be a little challenging. If you don\u2019t like the idea of having to press two or more keys at the same time, Sticky Keys may be a better alternative for you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/the-sticky-keys-situation-how-to-turn-sticky-keys-on-and-off\/\">Sticky Keys <\/a> can help you retain the function of a key even when you are not holding it. So, you could press the Alt key and leave it, then press the Fn key and leave it before finally pressing the F4 key. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If the Sticky Keys feature is turned on, it can affect your computer\u2019s response to <code>Alt + F4<\/code> when you press it.<\/p>\n<p>So, try turning the feature off by clicking the Start menu and typing <i>\u201cease of access\u201d <\/i> into the search box.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/5.png\" alt=\"Type ease of access into the search box\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Click <i>Ease of Access keyboard settings <\/i> and then navigate your way to <i>Sticky Keys <\/i> to turn the feature off.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/6.png\" alt=\"Click Ease of Access keyboard settings and then navigate your way to Sticky Keys to turn the feature off \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If that hasn\u2019t worked too, please try the fix below.<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 6: Troubleshoot your keyboard<\/h3>\n<p>Both Windows 10 and 11 come with built-in troubleshooters that can help diagnose your keyboard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On Windows 10<\/strong>, press the Windows and I keys and type <i>\u201ctroubleshoot keyboard\u201d <\/i> into the search box that appears in the window.<\/p>\n<p>Click <i>Find and fix keyboard problems <\/i>, and Windows will help you to troubleshoot your keyboard. This should help to solve the problem. If it doesn\u2019t, try our seventh solution.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7.png\" alt=\"Find and fix keyboard problems\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>On Windows 11:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press the <code>Windows + I<\/code> keys together to open Settings.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">In the Settings window, click <i>System <\/i> in the left-hand menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down and click <i>Troubleshoot <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8.png\" alt=\"Scroll down and click Troubleshoot\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <i>Other troubleshooters <\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9.png\" alt=\"Select Other troubleshooters\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Scroll down to find <i>Keyboard <\/i> under the <i>Other <\/i> section, and click <i>Run <\/i> next to it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/10.png\" alt=\"Scroll down to find Keyboard under the Other section, and click Run next to it \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Windows will now run the keyboard troubleshooter and attempt to detect and fix any issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fix 7: Tweak your Windows registry settings<\/h3>\n<p>Making certain changes to the Windows registry may also help to solve the problem. To get the job done, follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Warning!<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<p>Making changes to your Windows registry can cause the system to malfunction if you make the wrong move.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have any knowledge, I recommend skipping this step. If you want to proceed, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-and-restore-the-windows-10-registry\/\">backing up your registry <\/a> first. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press the <code>Windows key + R<\/code> combination, type <code>regedit<\/code> \u00a0into the <i>Run <\/i> dialog box, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <i>HKEY_CURRENT_USER <\/i> and then navigate your way to <i>Explorer <\/i> by successively clicking <i>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\/SOFTWARE\/<\/i> <i>Microsoft <\/i>&gt; <i>Windows <\/i>&gt; <i>CurrentVersion <\/i>&gt;StartupNotify<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/11.png\" alt=\"Select HKEY_CURRENT_USER\/SOFTWARE\/Microsoft &gt; Windows &gt; CurrentVersion &gt;StartupNotify\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Right-click <i>Explorer<\/i>, create a new <i>DWORD (32-bit) Value<\/i> entry and name it <i>NoWinKeys<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Double-click the entry you just created, select <i>Decimal <\/i> under <i>Base <\/i>, and then set the value as <i>0 <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Save your input and reboot your PC. But if you are editing an existing entry, make sure you create a backup first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you still don\u2019t know what to do if <code>Alt + F4<\/code> isn\u2019t working in Windows 10\/11, you may need to replace your keyboard.<\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5626105816785274\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Middle_CTA -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:728px;height:90px\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5626105816785274\" data-ad-slot=\"4017758677\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<h3>Fix 8: Check for hardware problems<\/h3>\n<p>If you still don\u2019t know how to fix the Windows 10\/11 <code>Alt + F4<\/code> problem, there are a few things you can do to check for hardware problems.<\/p>\n<p>First, check to see if all of the cables are plugged in correctly. Next, restart your computer and see if the problem persists. If the problem does not go away, it is likely that you have a hardware issue.<\/p>\n<p>To diagnose the problem, you can try running a hardware diagnostic tool\u2014the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. This will allow you to check for problems with your CPU, memory, and other hardware components. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press the <code>Windows key + R<\/code> and type <i><code>msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic<\/code>. <\/i><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Next <\/i>, wait for the troubleshooter to finish the check, and follow the instructions on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Hardware-and-Devices-Troubleshooter.png\" alt=\"Click Next\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> key still isn\u2019t working, you may need to contact a professional or replace your keyboard.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Further reading: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/solved-hardware-problems-detected-by-windows-memory-diagnostic-tool\/\">Hardware Problems Detected by Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Fix 9: Replace your keyboard<\/h3>\n<p>If none of the methods above have worked, you should consider getting a new keyboard. It could be that the keyboard you are currently using is faulty.<\/p>\n<p>This is a relatively simple and straightforward process that can be completed in a few minutes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, you\u2019ll need to find a new keyboard. You can purchase a replacement keyboard from your local electronics store or online. Be sure to select a keyboard that is compatible with your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Next, you\u2019ll need to remove the old one and connect the new keyboard to your computer. To do this, you\u2019ll need to find the appropriate cable and plug it into the back of the keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the keyboard is plugged in, check if the <code>Alt + F4<\/code>\u00a0shortcut is working.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-usb-mouse-and-keyboard-stopped-working\/\">What to Do if the Mouse and Keyboard Are Not Working on a Laptop? <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>The Alt + F4 Keys Stopped Working Problem in Windows 11\/10: Fixed<\/h2>\n<p>If you find that your <code>Alt + F4<\/code> shortcut isn\u2019t working in Windows 10\/11, there are a few things you can try. Restart your PC, try using the Fn key instead, update and reboot your computer, check your keyboard drivers, disable sticky keys, troubleshoot your keyboard, look into tweaking your Windows registry settings, disable the legacy Fx function, check for hardware issues, and, finally, replace your keyboard, if necessary.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How do I check if the Alt key or F4 key is faulty on my keyboard?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYou can test them using an online keyboard tester or by trying the keys in different applications to see if they respond correctly.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Why is my <code>Alt + F4<\/code> shortcut not working on Windows 10\/11?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tThe issue could be caused by a system setting, conflicting software, or a malfunctioning keyboard. Try updating drivers, checking for background programs, or testing the keys individually.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">Can I remap the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> function to a different key combination?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tYes, you can use software like Microsoft PowerToys to remap the <code>Alt + F4<\/code> function to another key combination.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have Alt + F4 keys stopped working on your Windows 10\/11 PC? 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