The NUM LOCK Key on a USB Numeric Keypad May Work Incorrectly (312065)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q312065

SYMPTOMS

The NUM LOCK key on a Universal Serial Bus (USB) numeric keypad may seem to work in the opposite manner than you expect for a program that is running on your computer if all of the following conditions exist:
  • You are using the Japanese version of Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition.
  • Input Method Editor (IME) is using Hiragana mode.
  • You unplug and then reinsert the USB connector for the numeric keypad.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, use either of the following methods:
  • Switch to a window other than the window for the program that is experiencing the issue, and then switch back to the first window.
  • Minimize the window, and then click the appropriate button on the taskbar to restore the window.

STATUS

This problem was corrected in Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/17/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB312065
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