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04-22-2020 05:03 PM
@WelloVB There are a few things that may lock the keyboard, let's go one after the other:
Step 1: Turn Off Filter Keys
If your entire keyboard is locked, it’s possible that you’ve turned on the Filter Keys feature accidentally. When you hold down the right SHIFT key for 8 seconds, you should hear a tone and the “Filter Keys” icon appears in the system tray. Just then, you’ll find that the keyboard is locked and you can’t type anything.
To unlock the keyboard, you have to hold down the right SHIFT key for 8 seconds again to turn off Filter Keys,
Step 2: Turn Off NumLock
If your keyboard doesn’t type the correct characters, it’s possible that you’ve turned on NumLock or you’re using a incorrect keyboard layout. To fix such issue, you have to disable NumLock or change your keyboard layout by following these tutorials:
- Disable NumLock on a Laptop Keyboard
- How to Change Input Language Using Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 10
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