If all else fails, go to device manager, highlight what's under Keyboard, then click remove.  Next time you start up the computer will install the keyboard software anew.

>>Problem:  Someone borrowed my friend's Laptop and obviously activated a
>>combination of keys that showed numbers, instead of letters appear on the
>>screen using the keyboard.  In his desperation he's tried all the key
>>combinations hoping he could have the keyboard back to normal but w/o
>>success.  Can someone give me an idea on how to switch his keyboard back to
>>normal?  Said he tried reaching his vendor several times without success and
>>is "tired of leaving messages on their machine."
>>
>>Not sure if this is enough info but will make a follow up post if needed:
>>2003 Compaq Presario 1700 XP Home, 256MB mem, 30 gig HD, USB
>
>

__________________________________________________________________
McAfee VirusScan Online from the Netscape Network.
Comprehensive protection for your entire computer. Get your free trial today!
http://channels.netscape.com/ns/computing/mcafee/index.jsp?promo=393397

Get AOL Instant Messenger 5.1 free of charge.  Download Now!
http://aim.aol.com/aimnew/Aim/register.adp?promo=380455

                  Visit our website regularly for FAQs,
               articles, how-to's, tech tips and much more
                          http://freepctech.com