Keypad won't work after Win 10 update
Oct 17, 2018 08:55:34 #
Oct 17, 2018 09:21:16 #
What brainiack at Microsoft thinks turning num locks off is the correct thing to do? Win 8 defaulted num off and every time I left my laptop on and closed the screen num locks would be off again.
Oct 17, 2018 09:41:02 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
Gasman57 wrote:
Just another reason for the saying "If it ain't broke don't fix it" I converted to Windows ten for about one day. Nothing but problems with older software. Re installed Windows 7 and no problems. I've always been happy with Windows 7. I'll keep it as long as I can.
Depends on your criteria. Windows 7 security updates will end in early 2020. From then on, you'll have a very insecure system.
I had the same thought a while ago, or switching entirely to Linux, but the negatives outweighed the positives for my application and printer needs. And I actually LIKE Windows 10, with Cortana disabled.
I have been fortunate in not having any problems with Win 10 updates, though I have not actually SEEN any useful changes to my machines. I look at the "new features" Microsoft boasts about and just yawn.
Oct 17, 2018 09:50:13 #
GeorgeH wrote:
Worth looking into. Editing the Registry gives me the willies, though ....
George,
While you can certainly do some damage hacking the registry, I wouldn’t let it scare me if the suggested changes are well researched and documented. If I recall correctly, when you execute regedit, a backup of the registry is created that you can revert to. If not, you can manually back up the registry so that if your changes aren’t successful, you can revert to the backup copy, but let me check my facts and procedures (it’s been awhile), and I’ll post further on the subject in this thread if you decide to do it. BTW, is your keyboard directly USB connected, or wirelessly connected with a USB receiver?
Oct 17, 2018 10:10:05 #
TriX wrote:
George, br br While you can certainly do some dam... (show quote)
Thanks to all for the help. TriX, this is a laptop, so I can only assume that the keyboard is hard-wired.
Oct 17, 2018 10:11:35 #
Have you gone in the settings menu to see if there is anything there to select/deselect ?
GeorgeH wrote:
Thanks to all for the help. TriX, this is a laptop, so I can only assume that the keyboard is hard-wired.
Oct 17, 2018 10:12:29 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Have you gone in the settings menu to see if there is anything there to select/deselect ?
Yep. Nada. Thanks, though.
Oct 17, 2018 10:48:35 #
Oct 17, 2018 10:51:40 #
erickter
Loc: Dallas,TX
Bunko.T wrote:
Windows/Microsoft need belting for the stress they cause users of win10 after updates.
Almost every time I get an update, something doesn't work or goes wrong.
Almost every time I get an update, something doesn't work or goes wrong.
Absolutely. MS Breaks things that worked fine and could care less about the misery they cause. I got off the (MS / Adobe / Autodesk) software UPDATE merry go round long ago. Too much Insanity. No regrets. Happy again.
Oct 17, 2018 11:39:20 #
Since we're talking NumLock, I have an issue with a Dell desktop and a Dell laptop re the NumLock key. When I turn on the two computers I have to enter a four digit PIN to start Windows10. Both computers came with Win10 installed. Before I enter the PIN I have to hit the NumLoc key or nothing happens. My issue is that when Windows opens I have to hit the NumLoc key again if I want to use the numeric keypad. A lot of the time I forget to do this so when I enter a number it won't register but sends the cursor wherever it wants. Also, if the computer sits a while not being used the NumLoc key becomes inactive again. I wonder if this happens to any Win10 computer or just Dells and can this be corrected so that the NumLoc key stays on.
Oct 17, 2018 12:27:07 #
GeorgeH wrote:
Thanks to all for the help. TriX, this is a laptop, so I can only assume that the keyboard is hard-wired.
Oops - must have missed that 😩
Oct 17, 2018 12:58:02 #
Try this:
1. open control panel
2. search control panel is at the top right and Type Ease of access.
3. click on ease of access center
4. click on Make the keyboard easier to use
5. uncheck turn on mouse keys
Give it a try.
1. open control panel
2. search control panel is at the top right and Type Ease of access.
3. click on ease of access center
4. click on Make the keyboard easier to use
5. uncheck turn on mouse keys
Give it a try.
Oct 17, 2018 14:01:27 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
M$ recently (a few days ago) released a new Update that reverted everyone back one level due to a major goof. I think the bad update only affected those who installed the update manually. Could this be your problem?
Oct 17, 2018 14:07:58 #
GeneS
Loc: Glendale,AZ
Go to devise manager, uninstall the keyboard then restart computer.
Windows will reinstall your key board and drivers
Windows will reinstall your key board and drivers
Oct 17, 2018 15:52:00 #
Just a week ago, I had the very same problem. My laptops keyboard completely stopped working. I have a Lenovo Idea Pad, with touch screen. When I wanted to type the typewriter screen would come up. I tried every trick I knew, then I noticed the language (ENG) was vacant on my task bar. On further investigation I found my laptop was in tablet mode. I took off the tablet mode, and the keyboard came back to fully function.
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