Keyboard locked: what to do? Solved

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Dear friends,
the keyboard of my PC is blocked (I'm writing from another workstation).
Everything works normally, including the mouse, but when you press a key on the keyboard, you only get a "beep".
I tried to do a "system restore" to an earlier date, a procedure that usually works without problems, but without success; the machine reports that it can no longer do it. I ran a full scan with Kaspersky (real-time protection installed), which found nothing.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks to all,
Benny

Configuration: PC Fujitsu Siemens
running Windows XP

fanny · Accepted Answer

I had exactly the same problem (certain letters work and others show numbers), in fact, you just need to press Fn then Num Lock there you go, I hope my intervention will be helpful =)

ghost · Answer

Maybe the keyboard is simply broken, since you're writing from another workstation, try the keyboard from that other workstation Ghost

ghost · Answer

In that case, I think uninstalling the current keyboard (I assume French France) and putting another one, for example, French Belgium, and then putting the first one back if it's a software problem
Ghost

dpml · Answer

I encountered a similar problem: I was unable to type on the keyboard and launch programs from the desktop icons (when I clicked on them, the window that normally appears with a right-click showed up)...
After searching in vain for a complex solution, I realized that the Alt Gr key on my keyboard was stuck!
IT professionals will find my solution ridiculous, but since I unstuck that key, everything is working again.

gigi · Answer

Hello Benny,

Have you tried the control panel and then accessibility? Then uncheck: filter keys and sticky keys.

You just need to press the shift key 5 times in a row and the keyboard gets stuck.

I hope this can help someone.

See you soon

gigi

knot · Answer

Hello,I can no longer type certain letters with my wireless keyboard. I have to use the on-screen keyboard to type "z, d, ..."Any ideas maybe?Thank you.

kalaukia · Answer

Hi,

So I have the same problem, my keyboard (desktop PC) isn't working anymore, everything else works but I can't use my keyboard. I checked the connections and they're fine, the problem is that when I plug it in the lights come on so I suppose it's not dead, but they only stay on for like 1/2 a second then black out... Plus, to access my account I have a password so I can't even get in, I'm forced to use another one that doesn't have a password but it's not the administrator account so it doesn't change much...

Any ideas?
Thanks

nico · Answer

Hello, do you have an option for a keyboard lock or a shortcut for "sticky keys"? On my Packard Bell, pressing the "shift" key 5 times locks certain keys on the keyboard, and when I click on them, there is also a beep. Check your PC manual to see what keyboard shortcuts are assigned. See you!

nuleninfo · Answer

thank you for the tip, I had accidentally activated the sticky keys filter and couldn't find the solution on my own

nico-63 · Answer

Hello Clo1950, for your numeric keypad that isn't working, you need to activate the Num Lock by pressing the "Num Lock" key, which is usually located at the top right of your keyboard (if it's a laptop, you may need to press the "FN" key first, then "Num Lock," depending on the brand and model).
This operation, which normally needs to be redone every time you start the PC, can be made automatic by a simple modification in the registry.
Here are the sites where the procedure is clearly explained.
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koko · Answer

So cool, since I've been forced to use an external keyboard and I had no more available ports for my USB stick, thank youuuu!

warda83 · Answer

Thank you and a thousand thanks! I've been stuck for a week; I thought it was a virus. True, my PC wasn't in perfect shape, but even after cleaning, my keyboard was still stuck and only on the session I use. It's a joy to be able to type with a normal keyboard and not the virtual keyboard. Also, I posted a similar question on this forum and didn't get any answers. :)

Fil9848 · Answer

Hi, for those still looking, it's the filter keys that are activated. Control panel --> search: filter key --> change how your keyboard works --> uncheck the filter keys box and click apply :)

Othnis · Answer

On the taskbar, there is a search bar, so you type "accessibility" in it, and from the list of results that appears, you click on (keyboard settings for accessibility). After that, a window will open, then you uncheck or disable the box (Filter Keys).

Letex · Answer

Thank you!!! It's the answer to my problem!!!

tantine83120 · Answer

Hello. I've tried everything in vain. It's my cat who must have done something. HELP

Pascale · Answer

15 years later it still works!! Thank you Fanny!!

Skream · Answer

do this:

click on the button to open the start menu

copy and paste this: "devmgmt.msc" without the quotes

click on the best match (the result that appears)

double-click on "keyboards"

right-click on each keyboard and "uninstall"

restart your pc

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