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Windows 11 Brightness Not Working: 6 Tested Fixes
Windows 11 brightness not working? Apply these fixes to resolve the error
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Updated onNovember 8, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
Struggling with Windows brightness not working?Many users report such issues.A missing or non-responsive brightness slider can stem from corrupt drivers, DLLS files or misconfigured settings.
Here’s how to fix it:
How can I fix the brightness slider if it’s not working in Windows 11?
We outlined every single step in the guideline below, but if you prefer video formats, check this out:
For more details, keep reading.
1. Reinstall the monitor driver
2. Update the graphics driver
Alternatively, if Device Manager can’t find new drivers, you can use an automatic driver updater software likePC Helpsoft’s. This tool will automatically check for new drivers and install them onto your PC.
You can also check for the latest driver version in Windows Updates ormanually download the setupfrom the official manufacturer’s website and install it.
3. Perform SFC and CheckDisk scan
The above scans will identify problems with theieframe.dllfile and the othercorrupt system filesand replace them with their cached copy. After running the scans, check if the brightness slider is now working in Windows 11.
4. Update Windows 11
5. Perform a system restore
The concept ofSystem Restoreis to take the system back to a state where the error didn’t exist. But you will have to choose a restore point created before you first encountered the error.
Although Windows automatically creates them whenever undergoing any significant change, you must learn how to create a restore point in Windows 11 manually.
6. Reset display settings to default
How do I stop Windows 11 from lowering brightness?
Some Windows 11 PCs can automatically adjust the brightness levels of the screen based on the content being displayed.
Following the above steps, you can quickly turn this feature off and continue with your set brightness levels.
Brightness is just the top of the iceberg
Apart from being unable to change the brightness level, several users have reported that thescreen dims automatically in Windows 11. The issue arises when certain features responsible for automatically adjusting the screen brightness malfunction.
Another problem some users seem to face is the flickering screen problem, which you can resolve by followingthis guide for the best solutions. If you are facing the black screen issue in Windows 11, we suggest youfollow our guide for the most effective methods to resolve it.
Summary
That’s all there is to the brightness slider not working problem in Windows 11. By reaching this part of the article, the error should be eliminated, and you would also know how to troubleshoot other issues with the display.
Now that the brightness settings are accessible and working learn how to change them in Windows 11. Then, tell us which fix worked for you in the comments below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
