How to disable caps lock key

girnegeeza


Joined: 17/05/2010
Posts: 136

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 00:50

I am having problems with my laptop with the caps lock key coming on when it likes, i would like to disable it and just use the shift key. A google search has shown a couple of ways of doing this which involves altering the registry or downloading a utility that will do it automatically. I am hesitant to try either in case I cause more problems than I solve. Any advice or help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

greenman


Joined: 16/02/2008
Posts: 526

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 02:03

You could try using the on-screen keyboard until you've resolved the problem.

In Windows XP, Go to Start - All Programs - Accessories - Accessibility - On Screen keyboard.

If on-screen keyboard is not there start it in Utility Manager by pressing the Windows key and U key.

The keyboard can be set to stay on top and open when you start Windows.

poochops


Joined: 09/03/2008
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 02:50

Don'T BUggEr AboUT wItH tTE REGistrY, TRieD THat, nO USe wHAtsoEVEr.

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kimig


Joined: 04/02/2008
Posts: 103

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 06:20

poochops ( where DID you get that name) That is very funny - do you reckon most people will understand it?

Markyboy



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 08:01

Get somebody who know's what they are doing to have a look at it for you is my advice, could save a lot of hassle and expense in the long run.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 09:48

Jam a screwdriver under the Caps Lock key and prise it off - fixed!!!!! That is the non-technical approach - lol. Technical approach involves deep pockets as your laptop either has a fault on it or you have recently loaded some new software - try to remember if you did load new software just before it started to play up and if not then take it to the repair person. H&N Computers would be my choice.

girnegeeza


Joined: 17/05/2010
Posts: 136

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 19:43

Problem is not hitting the caps lock key whilst typing, it just comes on and off when it likes, I would like to disable it completely and use the shift button, any ideas on how to do it.



Thanks.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 20:06

What Operating System are you using? What make/model of laptop may help as well.

wings


Joined: 25/06/2010
Posts: 152

Message Posted:
31/07/2010 21:48

Remove the keyboard, place in an ultrasound bath for a short time, then leave to dry in a hot room for a day. That's if you can find someone with an ultrasound bath. Sounds like a sticky micro switch.

girnegeeza


Joined: 17/05/2010
Posts: 136

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 00:11

Hi Waddo, operating system is vista, laptop is a Compaq Pressario F500.