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bootcamp touchbar not working.

I recently installed win on macbookpro 13 inch 2019(not for the first time). But this time I have a big issue. Touchbar not working. Cant use esc or any f keys. Previous times there were no problem. It shows in device manager too as working. Help needed. Is there any way to solve this without reinstallment.


MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 18, 2020 12:37 AM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2020 6:40 AM

Hello, ulumete.


Welcome to Apple Support Communities.


I understand you're unable to get the Function keys to work in Windows. I'd like to help. Check out this article: How to use function keys on MacBook Pro with Touch Bar


"Using function keys in Windows

When you use Boot Camp to run Windows on your MacBook Pro, the function keys work the same as they do in macOS. Hold down the Function key on your keyboard, and the function keys appear.

You can also use the Windows on-screen keyboard to access function keys:

  1. From the Windows menu, select the Windows Ease of Access menu item.
  2. Click On-Screen Keyboard.
  3. Click the fn key. The function keys appear in the on-screen keyboard.

You can also make the function keys appear continuously in the Touch Bar while using Windows, without having to hold down the Function key: 

  1. In the Windows System Tray, click the up arrow to show additional icons.

  2. Click on the dark grey diamond-shaped Boot Camp icon.
  3. Select Boot Camp Control Panel from the menu that appears.
  4. Click Yes to allow the Control Panel to run.
  5. Click the Keyboard tab.
  6. Select "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" to make the function keys appear continuously in the Touch Bar all the time. Deselect the checkbox to return the function keys to standard behavior".


If this still doesn't help, contact Microsoft Support for further help.


Cheers!


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Apr 20, 2020 6:40 AM in response to ulumete

Hello, ulumete.


Welcome to Apple Support Communities.


I understand you're unable to get the Function keys to work in Windows. I'd like to help. Check out this article: How to use function keys on MacBook Pro with Touch Bar


"Using function keys in Windows

When you use Boot Camp to run Windows on your MacBook Pro, the function keys work the same as they do in macOS. Hold down the Function key on your keyboard, and the function keys appear.

You can also use the Windows on-screen keyboard to access function keys:

  1. From the Windows menu, select the Windows Ease of Access menu item.
  2. Click On-Screen Keyboard.
  3. Click the fn key. The function keys appear in the on-screen keyboard.

You can also make the function keys appear continuously in the Touch Bar while using Windows, without having to hold down the Function key: 

  1. In the Windows System Tray, click the up arrow to show additional icons.

  2. Click on the dark grey diamond-shaped Boot Camp icon.
  3. Select Boot Camp Control Panel from the menu that appears.
  4. Click Yes to allow the Control Panel to run.
  5. Click the Keyboard tab.
  6. Select "Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" to make the function keys appear continuously in the Touch Bar all the time. Deselect the checkbox to return the function keys to standard behavior".


If this still doesn't help, contact Microsoft Support for further help.


Cheers!


bootcamp touchbar not working.

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