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
    2015-12-25T18:33:45+00:00

    Or just press & hold down the "num lock" key for 5 seconds and chose not to turn on the toggle keys! Work for me!

    I installed a Rosewill mechanical keyboard and the num pad did not work. This was why I got the Rosewill. I tried the 5 second thing with the keypad and all is right with the world.

    This is in Win 10. Thanks

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-12-25T20:48:25+00:00

    It worked.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-01-18T14:59:51+00:00

    I did the same as Samhrutha G   BBUUUTTT......

    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.

    It still didn't work -- UNTIL I went back in & clicked on the Number Keypad on right of screen & clicked the Num Lock key so that the numbers appeared on right.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-02-06T01:27:16+00:00

    WOW!! I've been typing blanks by habit for 8 months and this is all I had to do?  Thanks.

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