Cap lock windows xp

Joined Apr 19, Messages 6. Joined Nov 30, Messages Sounds like the shift key is stuck down or broken. I tried a second keyboard connected to the external port of the notebook and the results were the same. No change. I did read about an Autocorrect function in Word that I will play with tonight but the problem doesn't just happen in Word.

I also read some people saying to change from hibernate to standby so I did that too without success. Joined Aug 7, Messages 9, Connecting a 2nd keyboard does not disable the built in keyboard, so if the shift key is stuck you'll get the same problem. You need to disconnect the built in keyboard to confirm that's the problem.

Double click the entry for the built in keyboard and see if the Device Usage section is available on the General Tab. You may have to look in Device Manager both with and without the 2nd keyboard installed to identify which entry is for the built-in keyboard.

You might be right. I will try that tonight. Any ideas? Can anyone tell me how to do this? Thanks, Pieter. Right shift and caps lock no longer work. Shift key turns off caps lock. Post a reply. Does Ahead Nero allows custom installation? Does Ahead Nero allows custom installation, i. Please let me know if this works as you desire! Regards, aht-ga Google Answers Researcher. Hi suprascaplular, Here is a way to set your num, scroll, and caps locks at boot.

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Google does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. In the next window, select Language bar options. Go to the Advanced keyboard settings tab.

Nowadays, this is usually no longer an issue because applications like Microsoft Word will automatically correct accidental usage of the Caps Lock key.

Alternatively, you can assign it another function that you need more often than Caps Lock. You can make both these changes from the Windows Registry. The Registry is the central hierarchical database of settings for your Windows operating system. Also, be sure to back up your Windows Registry before changing it. The tool features a user-friendly interface and lets you choose exactly which changes you want the program to make.

If you use CapsLock Goodbye, you should still backup your registry or create a Restore Point in the Control Panel before making any changes. After downloading CapsLock Goodbye, unzip the.

From the user interface, you can then choose whether you want to change the functions for the Caps Lock key, the Insert key or the Scroll key:. Click the box next to CapsLock and choose the option you prefer. To disable Caps Lock, select Key turned off. You have to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. Most of the keys on a computer keyboard have several functions. The most convenient way to access these is to press the Alt Gr button, which can be substituted by the Alt and Ctrl keys on US keyboards.