Alt Code Problems

Question

OK so I did a windows update the other day and now my alt codes only give symbols instead of the symbols i am looking for. I use to just press the right alt 161 without the + and get the í <<<copied from character map. Even using the regedit to add the EnableHexNumpad did not fix this issue as well as every other fix i have found on these forums does not seem to fix my problem. If i type that same code i get this ☺. Any suggestions or help would be nice.

Answer 1

SO I did everything suggested and still having the same problem. I have checked Language/Region Settings, DId the RegEdit, reset to a previous Restore Point. Any other suggestions.

Answer 2

Hi Colossal. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

1. See if you can System Restore to a point before the problem started:

https://itechhacks.com/system-restore-windows-11/

System Restore is your first line of defense and can take you back to a point before a problem began like a time machine. If it doesn't help then you can undo it. Read about it first in the tutorial above and then try restoring to just before this started. If System Restore is not enabled on C drive do that now so it's available in the future.

If the problem repeats or System Restore doesn't work then check which Windows Updates were installed at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Updates > Update History, uninstall them there or System Restore again, then immediately check for and block the Updates with the Hide Updates tool explained here: https://www.droidwin.com/how-to-stop-only-a-spe...

2. If that doesn't work then try these fixes for Alt Codes which are the same for WIndows 10 and 11:

https://appuals.com/how-to-fix-alt-codes-not-wo...

https://windowsbulletin.com/repair-alt-codes-no...

3. Run System File Checker/DISM in WIndows 11:

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/use-system-file-c...

4. If that doesn't fix it then you can do a Windows 11 Repair Upgrade which reinstalls Windows while saving your files and apps in place, brings it up to the latest version by the most stable method, takes about an hour and resolves most problems: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/repair-install-wi...

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on detailed results you post back I will have other suggestions if necessary.

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