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Discussions about keypad issues on Windows computers cover a range of problems including keypad not working after updates, num lock beeping, and incorrect character output on laptops. Users share registry fixes for num lock behavior at startup, note that keyboard shortcuts often do not work with the numeric keypad due to Windows defaults, and troubleshoot driver or BIOS issues on Dell and HP laptops. Some threads also mention using a keypad for Windows 8 log-on patterns and USB phone keypad resets after sleep mode. Common themes include driver updates, registry tweaks, and distinguishing between the number row and the separate numeric keypad.
  1. ColtsTiger

    Windows 11 keypad not working after update only get beeping noise from numlock

    Hello, I am having problems with my laptop keypad not number row at top of keyboard. all i get it a beep from the numlock being pushed to toggle on and off. for some reason after i updated the keypad disappeared (not on on-screen keyboard) the physical keypad on the laptop. any reason why this...
  2. Jimbo22

    VIDEO number lock on startup

    For those out there that are having issues with their number lock being locked on start up especially on the logon screen, here is a registry fix that works. Finally, using this method, my number lock on my number keypad on my laptop is working like a charm with this registry tweak.
    • Jimbo22
    • Thread
    • issues keypad laptop media number lock registry startup tweaks windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. ravna

    Windows 7 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

    Hi Guys...had a problem in Dreamweaver the other day relating to Keyboard Shortcuts not working from the 'Keypad'...posted the question on the Adobe forum and received this answer... You can't use numeric keypad with CTRL key because those keys are meant to be used alone for inserting numbers...
    • ravna
    • Thread
    • control key dreamweaver keyboard keypad numeric keypad shortcuts user experience windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. N

    Windows 7 problem with dell laptop keypad

    hi, i have a dell inspiron 1545 laptop and i have a big problem when i type...example if i press q i get q' if i press w i get a screen with boxes reading Computer only Duplicate Extend Project only if i press k i get k1=8i and so on and so on..i have done system restore,clean install...
    • navara
    • Thread
    • av scans bios computer dell drivers duplicate extender inspiron installation keypad laptop project system restore tech support touchpad troubleshooting typing user experience windows zoom
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. News

    Microsoft Lifts From Android For Windows 8 Log-On

    A new video making the rounds shows that users will be able to unlock Windows 8 computers by entering a pattern on a keypad, just as they do on Android phones today. Source: Yahoo! News
    • News
    • Thread
    • android keypad logon microsoft pattern unlock security features user experience windows 8
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  6. Muneeswaran

    Windows 7 Windows 7 keypad issue

    Problem with my keypad.If i type the symbols " and ^ at the first time it don't perform any action.After that i press any keys it perform that operations.It works in ubuntu perfectly.But not in windows 7.Please help to resolve this.
  7. J

    Windows 7 IP Phones in USB Port

    I'm using Vonage Companion and I have a Skype phone plugged into a USB port. For some reason when WIN 7 goes to sleep it drops the drivers for the phone. So I unplug it and plug it back into the USB port and it would work fine. Later I found out I could go to the control panel. Click on Hardware...
    • jagaman
    • Thread
    • connectivity control panel device issues device management devices drivers hardware ip phones keypad skype sleep mode software compatibility sound tech support temporary issue troubleshooting usb user experience vonage windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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