I am not saying it was because of upgrading to Webroot SecureAnywhere Essentials but I never noticed it prior. I read about the wireless keyboard issue but not wired. Just figured I would throw this out as a possibility?
OK - I have tried this with two different external Microsoft Keyboards.
1. I will be using my keyboard and bouncing between keys and keypad. I normally just use the DEL key on the KeyPad for the most part. All of a sudden, I will hit the DEL key and a period comes up as if it changed into NumLock mode. As a matter of fact, all the KeyPad keys work as they should as if I had it in NumLock Mode without the NumLock indicator being lit on keyboard. I tried hitting the NumLock key to get it back to normal but nothing changes - it is as though it is stuck in NumLock mode. I might add - when I do hit NumLock - the indicator will come on and when I hit it again - the NumLock indicator light goes out but it seems to still be in NumLock Mode.
2. I thought it was a tired keyboard so bought a new one (Microsoft Natural to Microsoft Keyboard Pro) and after a while - it does the same exact thing.
3. I changed USB ports with the same result after a little use.
4. I found that rebooting corrects the problem for a while. I also found that by putting my laptop into sleep mode and waking it up - clears the problem for a while.
5. I ran a complete virus scan, etc. - nothing found.
Now, if I just ignore it for an hour or so the Keypad will start working properly - could it be Webroot is hitting the server's and updating? I am at a loss.
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External KeyPad Jumps into NumLock Mode since...
Best answer by JimM
The registry export is now publicly available! If you are not fond of WSA forcing NumLock to the ON position, this registry export is for you.
It is contained in this zip file. AllowNumLock.reg will cause WSA to cease controlling the NumLock state. Conversely, WSA_ControlNumLock.reg will cause WSA to resume control over the NumLock state.
Here is a short explanation of what to do with the zip file:
1. Download the NumLock.zip file.
2. Double-click NumLock.zip to open it. It contains two .reg files.
3. Copy the file AllowNumLock.reg to a convenient location, such as your Desktop.
4. Double-click AllowNumLock.reg to launch it.
5. If a User Account Control window appears, click Yes.
6. If you receive a Registry Editor warning "Adding information can unintentionally change or delete values…", click Yes.
7. A box indicating that the keys and values have been entered successfully appears. Click OK.
8. You must restart your computer for the change to take effect. After the restart, the number pad should behave as expected.
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