Cannot use the numeric keypad codes alt with usb keyboard.

I just bought a bow of Microsoft keyboard for use with my Vista system. As I am a programmer and the keyboard is missing a number pad (which I use frequently for the entry of characters alt-code), I bought a USB keyboard separated (from Targus - model AKP10CA) mainly to enter alt character codes

To my dismay, the alt codes don't work! I checked the keycodes that sends the keyboard with a keylogger, and they are the correct numeric keypad keys. So my question is why these don't work with my Microsoft Arc keyboard alt key, and what I can do about it?

Thank you.

Well, at least we have excluded the keyboard as the problem - I don't really think it was but it was worth checking out.

I don't know (I don't use keyboard shortcuts), but have you tried turning on the number lock on your keyboard and using the numbers on the different keys on the keyboard that are used instead of a numeric keypad when you don't have available?  I don't mean the numbers at the top (I know that they do not work) but if you set the keyboard for some keys work as a numeric keypad, and then perhaps shortcuts using these buttons by activating the NunLock will work as expected.  Always turning on one off the NumLock sort of defeats, the goal to make shorter (but it can work entirely from the keyboard that was your question).

I do not think it is possible to get this work because the keyboard and the numeric keypad USB are separate devices and do not speak to one another - can 'see' what is happening on the other device and there is therefore no way to make them work in oncert.  The system does not recognize that the two entries are supposed to actually a single action and I don't know any way to tell the system how to do if it is possible at all (even with a registry change).  I have no idea where to start comiing even upward with a workaround.  I think you just need to live with the fact that you can not use the devices together to issue commands.  Maybe you can change some of the most frequently used shortcuts involving the keypad for a different shortcut, not requiring that the keyboard - shortcuts can be re-scheduled (and if you can not re - schedule a current shortccut you ccan still create a new shortcut using only the keyboard, which performs the same function).

I'm sorry, there is no real solution to your problem, but it's the way Vista works and we just have to live with it, the better we can.

Good luck and best wishes!

Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

Tags: Windows

Similar Questions

  • Satellite Pro P300 - always 1 is displayed using the numeric keypad

    Hello

    I recently bought a Toshiba Satellite Pro P300, it has been the problem for free for 4 weeks.

    Now, when I try to use the numeric keypad on the keyboard what is displayed on the screen is '1' any number of type i.

    Does anyone know how can I fix?

    Hello

    I think it's a question that should be checked by a Toshiba ASP.
    I googled a bit but and someone has reported that a parameter must be changed to DMI

    I think that this can be done by a technician of ASP.
    Then you should get in touch with the guys and should ask for help and also handling

    See you soon

  • T420s: how to use the numeric keypad #?

    Do not really understand how to use the numbers on the numeric keypad.

    Please advice where I can find them?

    FN - J - does not work

    Activate the numeric keypad by pressing Fn + NmLk.

    Then you have access using the number keys.

  • the mouse keys. Tour of the mouse and use the numeric keypad instead. Does not work...

    I need to use the mouse instead of a mouse pad.  I followed the instructions on both pc to get the keyboard to work like a mouse, but it won't work.  What I am doing wrong?  I can't have sticky keys to work as well.

    Hi Carolynmarcel,

    1. Who is the manufacturer of your laptop?
    2. The num Lock is off?

    Follow the steps in the link that will guide you to control the mouse using the keyboard below.

    http://www.Microsoft.com/enable/training/windowsvista/MouseKeys.aspx

    I hope this helps.

    Bindu S -Microsoft Support

    [If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message.] [Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.]

  • Tecra M5: How to use the FN + F2 fast locking with external keyboard keys?

    When to use a docking station and the keyboard of the UBS, the function key ("Fn + F2") on my tecra M5 as will not work. The USB keyboard has a Fn key, but when you press on with F2 nothing happens. Can I lock the screen another way?

    Usually, by default the FN keys work only on the internal keyboard.
    If you want to use the function key FN keyboard USB external, you must first activate this function FN.
    This function, you can enable in the Toshiba HWSetup located under the control panel.
    Here, you will need to select the keyboard tab and assign a function to the FN key on the external keyboard Fn key window.

    Hope this works

  • Calculator accepts no input on the numeric keypad

    I am running Vista Home Premium SP1, if that makes a difference.  How can I get my calculator to let me use the numeric keypad for data entry?

    First press the Numlock key.

  • How can I configure "Numlock" as a default setting for the numeric keypad on Pavilion DV7?

    Sometimes trying to enter numbers using the numeric keypad, numbers will not enter, or navigation keys are activated.

    To set the numlock WE as value by default when you log in, you will need to edit the Windows registry.

    HKEY_USERS\. Default\Control Panel\Keyboard

    Change the InitialKeyboardIndicators value in 2

  • Tried to re - install XP with Microsoft Certified intallation disk using the original key code, but the installer doesn't recogize my valid original key code.

    Tried to reinstall XP with Microsoft Certified intallation disk using the original key code.  But the installer refuses to recogize my valid original key code.  How can I "force" the program to accept the code and/or how to circumvent the code and reinstall XP?

    original title: tried to reinstall XP

    How to activate Windows XP
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890/en-us

    See the section titled: "how to activate Windows XP by phone.
    Also, make sure that you do not confuse the product key numbers and letters
    (number 8 for the letter B, etc.)

    Blank page to activate Windows in the wizard of Windows Product Activation
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314935

    How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center:
    http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/950929/en=us

    Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
    http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
    (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

    The phone number is not working:
    Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

    Once Windows activated / Genuine Advantage Notifications:
    http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=afd45b36-3d77-4259-801c-d31a9a90cdcf
    (This tool will confirm that the copy of Windows installed on your PC is genuine and authorized)

    J W Stuart: Http://www.pagestart.com

  • I have a psc 1350 HP which cannot me use the scanner, due to incompatibility with Internet Explorer 8.

    I have a psc 1350 HP which cannot me use the scanner, due to incompatibility with Internet Explorer 8.  When I use their "fix", it turns out that my screen blue and green. Aid others?

    Your support for the product is unfortunately - the manufacturer of the product.

    Suppose you tried everything here:
    http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&TaskID=110&prodSeriesId=306884&prodTypeId=18972&ObjectID=c00802504

  • Equipped with Vista 32-bit, lost sound and cannot install the Realtek-get code 800705 b 4, can anyone help, BB _ @_. _, Thank you

    Equipped with Vista 32-bit, lost sound and cannot install the Realtek-get code 800705 b 4, can anyone help, BB * address email is removed from the privacy *, thank you

    How does this relate to the features of Windows Update?

  • When you use the question mark, appears like a capital E with accent French and cannot use the quotes.

    Original title: I can't use my question mark (rises like a capital E with accent French and cannot use the quotes)

    I'm having a problem from time to time with my ability to use marks quotaion, brands etc. How can I treat it DEFINITIVELY the question.

    Thank you

    Hi golfnut11,

    1. you are using a laptop?

    2. you remember to make changes to the computer priro to this question?

    Step 1:

    If you use a laptop, check if the FN key is enabled. If so, then try to turn it off and check.

    Step 2:

    You can also try to check the keyboard on the screen and if the problem occurs or not.

    Check out the link:

    Type without using the keyboard (on-screen keyboard)

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/type-without-using-the-keyboard-on-screen-keyboard

    If you use a Microsoft keyboard, you can also consult the following article:

    Troubleshoot wired keyboards that do not or only the erroneous characters category
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/258826

    Hope this information is useful.

  • Hello! I have the CD of Acrobat Pro DC version and then to buy the subscription monthly I couldn't code redemption to work for my MS Surface Pro 4... as obviously cannot use the CD but Staples has sold to me, I opened it: Staples said that they c

    Sorry I added it in the question, sorry about that part!

    Hello! I have the CD of Acrobat Pro DC version and then to buy the subscription monthly I couldn't code CD Exchange to work for my MS Surface Pro 4... as obviously cannot use the CD but Staples has sold to me, I opened it: Staples said that they could transfer to my Surface and they canceled the monthly... but no, I'm still paying every month and I have a box of cd $ 500 that I can't use! Help, please!  How can I activate this pay redemption code (which does not work? I tried for hours!) and I pay monthly?  Help, please!

    Hi shannonr44052735,

    I see that you have an active subscription to Acrobat Pro DC under your email address.

    See this KB doc for help: redemption code help

    If your redemption code does not work, I will propose you to return what you already active subscription.

    You can install Acrobat Pro DC from this link: download Pro or Standard versions of Acrobat DC, XI or X

    Make sure that you use the same Adobe ID, in which you have Acrobat subscription.

    Let us know if you need help.

    Kind regards

    Meenakshi

  • HP Pavilion 15 laptop: press the Plus sign (+) on the numeric keypad is too sensitive

    Press the plus sign (+) on the numeric keypad is so sensitive that it is like it is stuck. I have to tap it or even touch it, just gently move the computer or touch the computer around the + key is enough to activate, which translates by +++.

    How can I fix?

    Thanks in advance!

    Hi!, @DMercier:

    ¡Bienvenue, on the Forum!

    Solutions for the problem of keyboard... http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03738933

    Portable computer key stuck

    If a key is physically stuck in the down position, you should not have to replace the entire keyboard. Many keyboards have keys that can be removed by inserting a knife to butter under one edge of the button and gently lifting upward on the upper and lower edge. After having removed the key, using a buffer with alcohol, clean the underside of the key and the key on the keyboard slot. Put the key in the snapping it back in place.

  • Norton 360 diagnosis reported: Microsoft ISATAP Adapter #2 is malfunctioning and windows cannot load the drivers required - code 31.

    Original title: ISATAP adapt #2 does not properly. How can I solve this problem?

    My Norton 360 diagnostic report detected a hardware device unusable.  The device type is: Microsoft ISATAP Adapter #2 and the device situation mentions that it is working properly and windows cannot load the drivers required - code 31.

    I think that it is also affecting my internet connection and disrupt its speed.

    Can you please help with this question?

    Thank you very much
    Tony

    Hi Tony,.

    You can try reinstalling the device driver and check if it works.
    Uninstall and reinstall the device in Device Manager.
    a. Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and press to enter.
    b. Locate the Microsoft ISATAP Adapter device
    c. right-click on the device and select uninstall
    d. restart the computer and check.

    You can also consult the following article:

    On a Windows Vista-based computer or on a Windows Server 2008-based computer, the Microsoft ISATAP map appears with a yellow exclamation mark next to it in Device Manager, and you also receive an error message
    http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/932520

    Hope this information is useful.

  • my wireless connection says "restricted access" no network connection. I used the same key code to get my other computer online

    my wireless connection says "restricted access" no network connection, I used the same key code to get my other computer I can have up to 5 computers online at the same time online.

    Ideas:

    • You have problems with programs
    • Error messages
    • Recent changes to your computer
    • What you have already tried to solve the problem

    Hello

    This means that the computer cannot connect to the router.

    Try this process.

    Check the Device Manager for the wireless card valid entry.

    http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_dm.jpg

    If there is no valid entry, remove any entry from fake and re - install the drivers for the wireless card.

    Check network connections to make sure that you have a network icon/entry wireless connection, and that the properties of the icon (right-click on the icon) are correctly configured with the TCP/IPv4 protocol in the properties of network connections.

    http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_connection_tcp.jpg

    Make sure that if there is Wireless Utility a utility vendor is not running with the native Windows wireless utility.

    Make sure you firewall No. preventing / blocks wireless components to join the network.

    Stack TCP/IP work should look like.

    Right-click on the wireless network connection card, select status, details and see if she got an IP address and the rest of the settings.

    http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/status-NIC.jpg

    Description is the data of the card making.

    The physical address is MAC of the card number.

    The xx must be a number between 0 and 255 (all xx even number).

    YY should be between 0 and 255

    ZZ should be between 0 and 255 (zz all the same number.)

    The date of the lease must be valid at the present time.

    * Note 1. IP that starts with 169.xxx.xxx.xxx isn't valid functional IP.

    * Note 2. There could be an IPv6 entries too. However, they are not functional for Internet or LAN traffic. They are necessary for Win 7 homegroup special configuration.

    ---------------------------------------------------

    Above everything is OK, you must be able to connect to the router.  A window that says connected does not mean that you are really connected. Connection to the router means that you can enter the IP of the router base in an address bar in one go, being able to connect and configure the router menus see. If it is not connected in the log to router from any computer that can connect to the router wirelessly with a wire, disable wireless security, (make sure that the wireless SSID broadcast) is on and try to connect with no. wireless security.

    --------------------------------------------------

    I really checked and configured every thing and it doesn't work.

    Software firewall application that is not configured to allow local traffic (between the computer and the router is also a possible problem.
    some 3rd party software firewall continue to block the same aspects it traffic Local, they are turned Off (disabled). If possible, configure the firewall correctly or completely uninstall to allow a clean flow of local network traffic. If the 3rd party software is uninstalled, or disables, make sure Windows native firewall is active .

    Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

Maybe you are looking for

  • Podcast feed broken but fixed, now how to refresh

    Been working on my feed podcast and with a redirect lost, things got screwed up on top of my iTunes page. Shows only a show. When I go in my Podcasts Connect is says there is an error Impossible to analyze your diet. Invalid XML: error on line 8: the

  • Needed: Thunderbolt for MB Pro slot SD card reader (built in does not work)

    The SD card on my MBP player worked for about 3 connections and died, and looking for here and also reveals, this is a common problem.  So rather than money to waste trying to fix this, I want to just find a simple card reader SD with a thunderbolt c

  • TouchSmart 600-1350: what is the REAL TouchSmart 600-1350 RAM Specs?

    I see HP screwed up once again, big surprise there! Specification of RAM TouchSmart 600-1350 (citing the HP site): 200 pins, DDR3 SO-DIMM Since 200 pin SO-DIMM is really a standard DDR2 and DDR3 is a 204 standard pins, I chose best educated guess one

  • ProBook 6540 b: Core i5 compatibility Win 10

    I have a HP Probook 6540 b with an Intel Core i5 processor. Al drivers are up-to-date and the BIOS is flashed to the latest version. The laptop is running Windows 7 Pro 32 bit without any problems and has an index Windows of 6.4 to the processor, it

  • Deskjet 820 CSE

    Deskjet 820 CSE works correctly when it is connected locally to XP and Vista PC however when I connect it to the W7 PC, I am not able to get prints.  W7 recognizes the printer and installs it.  Everything seems to be good.  Print requests will enter