When I hit F10 on my computer, I get four options. Number one exit and continue to Windows 11. Number two use a USB drive network connection or Windows recovery DVD. Number three reset your PC or see advanced options. Number four turn off your PC.
how do you turn off emoji panel
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Linda Jersey
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On my laptop with windows 11 when I hit the F1 key the emoji panel pops up. Can I stop this from happening?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
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John DeV 168.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor2026-08-16T05:10:53.9133333+00:00 Please try the following
Restart the laptop and repeatedly press Esc as soon as it starts.
When the Startup Menu appears, press F10 to enter BIOS Setup.
Go to System Configuration.
Look for Action Keys Mode.
If it is Enabled, change it to Disabled.
Press F10 to save the changes and restart the laptop.
Test the F1 key again.
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Linda Jersey 0 Reputation points
2026-08-21T22:42:36.9933333+00:00 When I hit F10 I get 4 options. 1 exit and continue to Windows, 2 use a usb drive, network connection or windows recovery DVD, 3 reset your PC or see advanced options, and 4 turn off your PC.
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John DeV 168.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-08-15T03:28:50.6+00:00 Hi, good day!
Since pressing F1 opens the emoji panel, it may be related to your laptop's Fn/Function key settings rather than Windows itself.
As a first step, try pressing Fn + Esc to toggle Function Lock, then test the F1 key again.
If the issue persists, could you provide the make and exact make and model of your laptop?
Press Start then search msinfo to open System Information
Please take a screenshot of the resulting window and post it in your next response.
I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.
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Linda Jersey 0 Reputation points
2026-08-16T02:49:08.95+00:00 here is the screenshot you requested. Unfortunately, the first suggestion did not work. I look forward to hearing your next suggestion,
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