How to set a computer to beep when Caps Lock or Num Lock key is pressed

Corrine · Apr 4, 2012

Illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to make Windows play an alert each time you press the Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock keys. These alerts can help prevent the frustration of inadvertently pressing a key and not realizing it.

Microsoft Support: How to set a computer to beep when Caps Lock or Num Lock key is pressed

Elmer BeFuddled · May 5, 2012

That's a handy tip. I've been a fan of Handicapslock since I discovered it. If set to run at start up ESET complains about it (only thing that does) but it means you have to tap the Caps Lock key twice to get it to do as it should. http://lifehacker.com/373177/neuter-the-caps-lock-key-with-handicapslock

jcgriff2 · Jun 1, 2012

Corrine said:
Illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to make Windows play an alert each time you press the Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock keys. These alerts can help prevent the frustration of inadvertently pressing a key and not realizing it.

Microsoft Support: How to set a computer to beep when Caps Lock or Num Lock key is pressed

That is exactly what I've used for years - works great!

The Howling Wolves · Jun 1, 2012

Corrine said:
Illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to make Windows play an alert each time you press the Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock keys. These alerts can help prevent the frustration of inadvertently pressing a key and not realizing it.

Microsoft Support: How to set a computer to beep when Caps Lock or Num Lock key is pressed

Corrine,
I tried the above link and all of sudden I couldn't type in anything anywhere!
Followed the directions to a "T" You must have known I would fall for one of your tips and tricks so paybacks are in order. heehhe
So I did a restore and got it back where I can now type anything and anywhere.
Dennis

Corrine · Jun 2, 2012

Dennis, the tip is for Windows Vista/Windows 7, not Windows 95. :banghead:

The Howling Wolves · Jun 2, 2012

Corrine said:
Dennis, the tip is for Windows Vista/Windows 7, not Windows 95. :banghead:

Very funny Corrine!:wave:
I tried "Tips and Tricks" on my laptop which has Windows 7 Home Edition.
Dennis

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How to set a computer to beep when Caps Lock or Num Lock key is pressed

Corrine

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How to set a computer to beep when Caps Lock or Num Lock key is pressed

Corrine

Administrator, Microsoft MVP, Security Analyst

Elmer BeFuddled

BSOD Kernel Dump Senior Analyst

jcgriff2

Co-Founder / AdminBSOD Instructor/ExpertMicrosoft MVP (Ret.)

The Howling Wolves

Graphics Contributor

Corrine

Administrator, Microsoft MVP, Security Analyst

The Howling Wolves

Graphics Contributor

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst

Co-Founder / Admin
BSOD Instructor/Expert
Microsoft MVP (Ret.)

Administrator,
Microsoft MVP,
Security Analyst