Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock Indicators Are Reversed (826127)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

SYMPTOMS

When you press CTRL+SHIFT+KANA on the Microsoft Universal Serial Bus (USB) Japanese 106/109 keyboard to turn on or to turn off the Kana lock, the state of the Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock light-emitting diode (LED) indicators is reversed. The indicators that are off are turned on, and the indicators that are turned on are turned off. The status of the Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock functions is not affected. Only the indicators change.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the KANA LOCK key tries to light a fourth indicator, but the Microsoft USB Japanese 106/109 keyboard driver is set for a maximum of three indicators.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix Information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that this article describes. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

To resolve this problem, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

You must have installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or later to install this hotfix.

Restart Requirement

You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix Replacement Information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File Information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
   Date         Time   Version        Size    File name
   -----------------------------------------------------
   20-Aug-2003  21:22  5.0.2195.6808  13,744  Kbdhid.sys

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about how hotfix packages are named, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

816915 New Naming Schema for Microsoft Windows Hotfix Packages


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/28/2005
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