Numeric Keypad doesn't work

Anonymous
2010-03-23T15:32:49+00:00

Since installing Windows 7 (from Vista) my numeric keypad does not work (and yes I have checked that the Num Lock is on).  I've checked that the driver is current and cleaned the keyboard and contacts.  Funny thing is when I moved the keyboard to another computer, the numeric keypad worked fine.  I hooked up the keyboard from that computer and the numeric pad would not work.    I checked the properties and they have the same drivers.  What could cause this error on just one computer (both were updated at the same time)?

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Anonymous
2010-03-24T04:55:57+00:00

Hi ifsandorbuts,

·         Is it a USB keyboard? If yes, then try connecting the keyboard to different USB port and check if the issue still occurs. Let us know the results.

Even try enabling numeric keypad and check if it helps, here are the steps:

1.       Open On-Screen Keyboard by clicking the Start button, clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, clicking Ease of Access, and then clicking On-Screen Keyboard.

2.       Click Options, select the Numeric Keypad check box, and then click OK.

Thanks and Regards:

Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-06-29T21:13:47+00:00

    ok.....so i have to do this every time i want to turn on or off the number lock?? this is only a temporary answer...... i find it very annoying going into the on screen keyboard to do this evertime i goes off.........is there a better solution for this?

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-03-05T04:02:41+00:00

    Thanks, It worked for me in WinXP... Regards,

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-09-21T20:34:33+00:00

    This does not work. I've had this problem for quite some time. When using Windows Live, the Numeric Keypad DOES NOT WORK until I turn it OFF. This is very inconvenient and confusing. This is a bug that needs to be fixed.

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-09-09T12:05:33+00:00

    I'm running XP Pro. No, "enabling" the on-screen Keyboard didn't work for my right number pad, and my left Tab key doesn't work either. I've tried different keyboards (almost threw away the nice one I was using when this problem started).

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