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Old May 11th, 2004, 01:36 PM
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Exclamation Caps/Num Lock M.I.A.

Hi all

A while ago my caps lock and number lock icons disappeared from the taskbar.

Im wondering if there is a way to get them back. Its surprisingly annoying not knowing if caps/num lock is on or off.

Thanks guys

Iggy
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Old May 12th, 2004, 02:56 AM
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You should be able to tell by the lights on the right of your keyboard.
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Old May 12th, 2004, 11:02 PM
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Talking No Lights

Hi Pancake

If I had lights on the side of my keyboard Im sure Id be able to tell if caps /num lock were on but there isnt any lights. Must be a new feature on these modern keyboards.

Thanx anyway
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Old May 13th, 2004, 01:06 AM
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do u have a wireless keyboard and mouse if so, reinstall keyboard & mouse
drivers or update said drivers,are the batteries new if not replace batteries
press button on back of keyboard and the receiver
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Old May 14th, 2004, 09:33 PM
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No wireless keboard

Hi sho-dan

No i havnt got a wireless keyboard or mouse so i guess what u suggested doesnt apply.

Nevermind, thanx anyway

Iggy
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Old May 14th, 2004, 09:43 PM
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try a different keyboard, maybe the one you have is going bad and sending the wrong signal.

You can also try restoring your computer to a previous restore point to when the icons were working.

If neither helps, please give the brand and model of your keyboard.
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Old May 14th, 2004, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by IggyStooge
Hi all

A while ago my caps lock and number lock icons disappeared from the taskbar.

Im wondering if there is a way to get them back. Its surprisingly annoying not knowing if caps/num lock is on or off.

Thanks guys

Iggy
Have you checked Keyboard Properties in the Control Panel?
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Old May 22nd, 2004, 11:48 AM
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Exclamation Caps/ Num Lock

Hi there

Its a Packard Bell keyboard, model number - 9203

I have been into control panel > keyboard > active board tab - the taskbar icons are selected.

Thanks

Iggy
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Old May 22nd, 2004, 02:36 PM
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how old is computer,keyboard is orig.\yes
is keyboard PS\2 or USB
use a different keyboard w/ lights
gotta go bye till next time
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