keyboard locked out

Tech Tip: Click here to run a free scan for Windows Errors and optimize PC performance

From: manthnony (manthnony_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/08/05


Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 19:35:02 -0800

cannot get into OS upon start up as keyboard is locked and cannot do Ctrl
Alt Del to logon to OS, help



Relevant Pages

  • Re: typing characters not present on your keyboard (was Re: OT What does RET (Enter) do and how does
    ... right ctrl, for example (if the keyboard happens to have both). ... xmodmap: up to 3 keys per modifier, ... If an app relies on X to handle ...
    (Fedora)
  • Re: Keyboard is not responsive
    ... with no program name therefore not being able to logon. ... >> work on the keyboard, not even the numlock or caps lock. ... >> services are running, or if something got installed (spyware, virus, etc). ... > Enter the Admin password to get to the command prompt. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Keyboard is not responsive
    ... > with no program name therefore not being able to logon. ... Kerry ... >>> work on the keyboard, not even the numlock or caps lock. ... >> Enter the Admin password to get to the command prompt. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Keyboard is not responsive
    ... Called Dell Support yet? ... > with no program name therefore not being able to logon. ... >>> work on the keyboard, not even the numlock or caps lock. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: just a nagging question
    ... Even though it only concerns the three keys left of the space bar, I make as many errors as if I was switching to QWERTY. ... On the Logitech keyboard, it's the usual CTRL, then the Windows Key, then ALT. ... The Thinkpad doesn't have Windows keys, but a FN key used to control the keyboard light, the screen brightness etc. ... So on the desktop, I keep hitting the Windows key when I want CTRL, which I use a lot. ...
    (soc.motss)