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The number pad, also known as the numeric keypad, is a common source of keyboard issues on Windows systems. Users have reported problems such as the number pad Enter key producing an accent symbol instead of a line break, or certain number pad keys becoming unresponsive while others like slash, asterisk, minus, and plus still work. These issues can occur on laptops with integrated number pads, like the HP Pavilion dv6 running Windows 7, and may stem from Num Lock settings, driver conflicts, or accidental key remapping. Troubleshooting steps often include checking Num Lock status, verifying input language settings, and testing with an external keyboard to isolate hardware versus software causes.
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    Windows 7 SOLVED!! Wierd accent symbol when using number pad "enter"

    Having a issue with the number pad "enter" key. It puts a accent symbol, and then the paragraph break. I have checked the language for the inputs it is United States(US). Somehow this key has been reprogrammed, the normal "Enter" key in the letters works normally with just a paragraph break, no...
    • MIKE 1948
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    • accent symbol enter key input language keyboard settings number pad paragraph breaks reprogrammed keys troubleshooting us layout windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Num Lock Does Not Work

    I have a Pavilion dv-6 2155dx laptop. Windows 7. It's worked fine until recently. I have rebooted many times No change. The ON/OFF bell seems to work ok but the number pad does not work correctly. It does "strange" things now. Some keys do "something" and others do not as follows: /...
    • rvjimzhr
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    • bios computer help drivers hardware issues input issues key mapping keyboard laptop num lock number pad pavilion tech support troubleshooting user support windows 7 windows issues
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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