When I press the numbers I get "$%&^&%*^%%$&* rather than numbers and the num lock wont make the numbers work on the numbers pad ???? any ideas?
2006-08-15 10:16:10 · 18 answers · asked by Baz94 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Thanx guys n gals, sorted now.
I appreciate everyones input
2006-08-15 20:05:22 · update #1
Your shift is stuck or something. Try pressing that blue windows key once.
2006-08-15 10:20:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are the other keys working? Is it possible that you spilled even a little liquid oin your keyboard? When i worked on computers as a technician, this was often the result of spillage. If you are sure you didnt spill anything, then try rebooting your computer, and typing in just plain notepad or wordpad. test each and every key.
Try another keyboard, i would assume this would work. Good thing keyboards are cheap and easy to replace.
2006-08-15 10:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by serpy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes if your Caps Lock is turned on it will affect the numbers too. Try turning your Caps Lock off.
2006-08-15 10:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by Jo A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have the shift on a lock - try holding it (shift) when pressing the number
2006-08-15 10:21:25 · answer #4 · answered by offspringkin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to "start" "programs" " accessories" "accessability" " online keyboard". You may find your answer in there.
The only other thing is did you spill liquid on the keyboard? If so, turn it over and dry it out and clean it with rubbing alcohol and a q-tip.
Good Luck
2006-08-15 10:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try cleaning the keyboard ie take keys off and clean underneath if they are sticking, but it may be time for you to buy a new one, they are fairly cheap to replace, depending on what type you wanna buy.
2006-08-15 12:02:25 · answer #6 · answered by freehandorb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shift key sticking clean keyboard
use a electrical contact cleaner but unplug your keyboard first and allow to dry off before plugging back in
2006-08-15 10:29:08 · answer #7 · answered by bbh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shift lock is probably on. Try to hit shift and see if that fixes it.
2006-08-15 10:21:41 · answer #8 · answered by taeylor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn you numlock back on, or jab your shift keys a couple of times - they could be locked.
2006-08-15 10:21:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think your caps lock is on. If typing letters produces all capitals you will know.
2006-08-15 10:23:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋