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My laptop won’t let me type letters but only numbers, so I can’t get into my laptop

I even tried to change my password but letters won’t type

Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

Customer Replay

*****

Nice to meet you, *****!
What is the brand of your laptop?

Customer Replay

ASUS

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What Windows is installed?

Customer Replay

windows 10

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The fastest way to do this is to turn off num lock using your laptop keyboard.
Simply hit the num lock key and it will turn off. A light beside the key or on the top or sides of the laptop will go off to confirm this action.

Customer Replay

what is a bum lock key, sorry
sorry num lock

Here is a picture how what it looks like

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Customer Replay

Ok

Let me know if it helps

Customer Replay

Yes Thankyou so so much

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It worked?

Customer Replay

No it hasnt

Ok, Will you try it right now with me?

Customer Replay

im in setting a new pin and letters won’t work
ok

To solve this problem, you should turn Num Lock off. To disable Num Lock, press the FN key and F11.
And try to type letters

Customer Replay

ok
no still nothing

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Ok, let me check

Customer Replay

ok I don’t know what happened but my computer opened up

So you are able to log in to your computer?

Customer Replay

I got out of trying to set a new password and it just opened up, so I typed a letters just in email and it is typing ok

Oh, that's great

Customer Replay

but I haven’t set a new password

it means that the problem was in Num lock key
Let's do it now
Do you remember your old password?

Customer Replay

Yes

  • Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options .
  • Under Password, select Change, and follow the directions.
Customer Replay

is it -Pinsign in with pin

Yes, it is

Customer Replay

ok

Try please

Customer Replay

ok it is opening into it now thanks
ok I still can’t type in it

Check Num Lock button

Customer Replay

ok

Customer Replay

how do I know it is off I have pressed it and nothing is happening
what do I do now

you pressed Num Lock and tried to enter password?

Customer Replay

nothing

press the FN key and F11
And then try once again

Customer Replay

Ok
no nothing
do i set my pin on my iphone
i have my computer opened now

You should do it on computer

Customer Replay

ok

Are you following my instruction on computer?

Customer Replay

yes i have it opened to set a pin

And still numbers?

Customer Replay

numbers are ok no letters will type

Have you clicked FN key and F11?

Customer Replay

yes

Ok, I see

Customer Replay

still only numbers

To unlock the keyboard, you have to hold down the right SHIFT key for 8 seconds again to turn off Filter Keys
And then try once again to type letters

Customer Replay

What is filters key sorry

Just hold down the right SHIFT key for 8 seconds

Customer Replay

ok

Hope it helps

Customer Replay

no

So you are typing letters anywhere except the password section?

Customer Replay

yes only the password setting

Have you tried to restart your computer before contacting us?

Customer Replay

yes lots of times

Ok. Let me check then

Customer Replay

even left it over night

Did you make any software changes to the computer prior to this issue?

Customer Replay

it’s only getting into the password
no changes

Ok
Let's try this way:

  • Press the windows/start key + R to bring up a run dialog box
  • Type osk in the textbox and hit enter
  • If the num lock is on, it will be shown in a different color Ok you are talking to a dummy

Just try step-by-step

Customer Replay

ok where is windows start key

usually placed between the Ctrl and Alt keys on the left side of the keyboard

Customer Replay

okok

And then follow another step

Customer Replay

Hang on just types osk looking for your next step
have a key board up
dock is a different colour

What step are you now?

Customer Replay

I don’t see the num lock button

Then click on options and then check the “Turn on numeric keypad” option Click OK. Now num lock appears; turn it off.

Customer Replay

ok I see and the numeric key pad is not blue
do I tick it

Is it in a different color than others?

Customer Replay

yes th others have a tick with it too

The others are blue?

Customer Replay

yes do I tick this one too is that right

No it means that it is turned off.
Then please try again to enter the password

Customer Replay

the others are blue with a tick in them

Try again with the password part

Customer Replay

I am just getting back into it

Customer Replay

Yes I can type letters

In password settings?

Customer Replay

all good Thankyou so much

Customer Replay

yes have reset my password too

Is there anything else I can do for you today?

Customer Replay

o Thankyou hope it works when I get out

I am so pleased to see your issue got resolved!

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