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Q187140: Client Num Lock Key Is Not Turned On by Keybd_event Function

Article: Q187140
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-DEC-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run a program that calls the Keybd_event() function and does Keydown
and Keyup for Vk_Numlock, the Num Lock key on keyboard is not turned on.

CAUSE
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This function works on Microsoft Windows NT-based computers, but not Microsoft
Windows 9x-based computers. Windows 9x does not handle the Num Lock key
correctly using this function. However the Caps Lock works without any problem.


STATUS
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This behavior is by design.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbNTTermServ400 kbNTTermServSearch
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbnofix

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