F5 Key Not Refreshing Screen.

[Pete65]

I have a Dell Inspiron laptop, Windows 7, on Internet Explorer 10.
When I press F5 to refresh the screen, nothing happens.
I am sure it used to work.
Can anyone offer assistance, in plain language, please?

[bibblebub]

Does your keyboard have a separate lock key next to the function keys?

(the one on mine toggles them between the usual function keys and some default system actions)

[Pete65]

Yes, it does. I have tried pressing it and then F5, but it made no difference.
I suspect it will be a simple fix, if I only knew what!

[bibblebub]

Has it just started happening or has it never worked?

[Pete65]

Yes, it has worked previously.

[overthetop]

I have same laptop and use Ctrl F5 to refresh. Works for me.

[factor-fiction]

Another 'workaround' is to right click and then click' reload'

[Mass_Hysteria]

Also the circular reload arrow at the top

[bibblebub]

This might all be a bit of overkill... but does the system recognise the keyboard as being present - you can find this in the Hardware And Sound section of the Control Panel. If it does exist you could try updating the driver for it (right-click on the keyboard amongst the devices and choose the option). If there was a disc which came with the keyboard then you could always try re-installing it.

As an aside there is a program that I use regularly for all drivers http://www.iobit.com/driver-booster.php and this hasn't caused me any problems in the time I have been using it but you might want to back-up your system before using it, just for added peace of mind.

[Pete65]

I have ventured in to control panel and it assures me that keyboard is "working properly"!

[bibblebub]

is it a wireless keyboard? mine starts doing funny things when it nears battery replacement time

[Pete65]

No, not wireless.
I shall wait until my granddaughter has a wee look at it.
She is pretty good with technology.
Thanks, everyone, for your help!