The function key in my Satellite C660 is not working
The function key in my Toshiba Satellite C660 is not working except for volume.
That problem appeared after i changed something in the startup programs and uninstalling as i remember tvap and no button support appears in my start up programs :(
That unbelievable I did something wrong..
First of all you have to install VAP. Then reboot the notebook.
Download and install Flash Cards Utility and reboot the notebook again.
Now go to Start -> All Programs -> Toshiba -> Utilities -> Flash Cards and restart this software.
Now the FN buttons should work.
But before you would start the whole installation, you should uninstall the VAP and Flash Cards and should clean the registry using CCleaner as suggested by some users hare in the forum!
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