I'm using Windows 7. All of a sudden, a couple of hours ago, this happened:
My keyboard number keys [above the letters] stopped working properly, both as numbers and as symbols. Only 5 and 6 are functional. Also, I've noticed that the End key isn't working either, and perhaps a couple more from that group.
I'm pretty sure it has something to do with those evil Sticky Keys/Filter Keys/ whatever those ease of access things are, BUT I've turned off all the ease of access keyboard options and nothing has changed. Is it possible that something is still turned on while I unchecked it? Are the on/off checkboxes to control WHEN it happens or IF it happens?
I also tried rebooting and uninstalling/reinstalling keyboard from device manager, to no avail.
It's certainly a software issue and not a hardware issue, as I've tried another keyboard and the problem persists. And, predictably enough, it's annoying. Any ideas?
Best Answer
Holding down the right side Alt Gr plus Right side Ctrl key plus Windows key got the keyboard working again for me when text/number keys weren't functioning at the login screen.