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Keyboard typing numbers instead of letters

Anonymous
2020-03-14T11:33:15+00:00

keyboard types numbers instead of letters in the command window. Also in some other apps. Not in notepad, not in google chrome not in file explorer. Pressing Num Lock doesn't change anything.

Using an Asus UX31e Zenbook with external mouse, keyboard and monitor.

Keyboard layout is Danish which is what I want.

Tried with different keyboard. No change.

Please advise

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-03-14T11:42:25+00:00

    Hi flemmingknudsen,

    I’m Rey, your Independent Advisor.

    I understand you are having trouble with your keyboard which types numbers instead of letters. Let me help you with this.

    I understand that you have tried the num lock key and it's the same outcome.

    Have you tried to press Fn key + Num lock? If not, try it and see if it will fix the concern.

    If still it will not fix the issue, follow this steps:

    1.Press Windows Key + R then type osk and hit Enter to open On-Screen Keyboard.

    2.Turn off Num Lock by clicking on it (If it is ON it will be shown in different color).

    3.If you can’t see the Num lock then click on Options.

    4.Checkmark “Turn on numeric key pad” and click OK.

    5.This will enable the NumLock option and you could easily turn it off.

    6.Reboot your PC to save changes.

    Lastly, sometimes 3rd party software can conflict with Hardware such as Keyboard and can cause this issue. In order to Fix Keyboard Typing Numbers Instead of Letters issue, you need to perform a clean boot on your PC .

    1. Press windows key + R, then type msconfig.
    2. Select In General tab, select Selective Start up, put a check mark on load system services and unchecked "Load start up items".

    Let me know if you still have issues after these steps and let's work on this together.

    I believe that these steps will help you solve this issue you have. If not, kindly contact me and let me know.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-03-14T13:18:32+00:00

    Hi Rey

    Thanks for your kind help.

    I followed most of your steps, but in the end the following solved the problem:

    I disabled spyshelter in the task manager start up tab.

    SpyShelter promises to prevent keyloggers. 

    The problem may have to to with key encryption.

    I'll talk to SpyShelter

    BR

    Flemming

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-03-14T13:19:56+00:00

    Wow. That's good to know that it's solved!

    Good job.

    Take care and always be safe since we have an ongoing outbreak.

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