Windows 10: German Cherry keyboards, caps lock affects entire keyboard not just letter keys

This is a problem I've had with Windows 10 anytime I put a German keyboard on it. Nearly all of the keyboards have been "Cherry" brand, so I'm not sure if that's a factor or not.


When using caps lock, every key on the keyboard is shifted (I.e. f->F, 1->!, 5->%, 0->=, etc.) This is crazy making (I keep typing things like 2CAPITAL WORDS2 instead of "CAPITAL WORDS".


Is there a way to have the caps lock affect ONLY the letter keys and not the entire keyboard.


NOTE: This only happens when I use a German keyboard set to German language. I don't want to just set it to English language, since I do want to be able to use the German specific keys, as well as the "alt-gr" key.


Thanks!

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keyboArd mAkes only letter A cApitAl when cAps lock is off

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No caps lock indicator with new keyboard?


Hi:

According to the manufacturer's web site, there is no caps lock indicator on this keyboard:

Wireless Multimedia Keyboard Mouse - Wireless - Keyboards - IT PRODUCTS

{FWIW, the product web page does not specifically list Win10 as a supported OS, but they may or may not be relevant or significant.}

Keyboard

• Water resistant keypad
• Key press force: 55g + 8g
• 104 key standard QWERTY keyboard layout
• RF power output: 1.6mW
• Battery type: 2x AAA
• Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Operating distance: up to 33ft (10m)
• RF channel: 79 (hopping)
• LED indicator: Low battery life
• Dimensions: 19" (L) x 7 1/4" (W) x 1 3/4" (H)
• 18 Hotkeys: Web Back, Web Forward, Web Stop, Refresh, Search, My Favorites, Home Page, Email, Media Player (not supported in Windows 2000), Play/Pause, Previous, Next, Stop, Volume down, Mute, Volume Up, My Computer (not supported in Windows Server 2003 (32-/64-bit) & Windows 2000), Calculator (not supported in Windows 2000)
• Power requirements (battery):
  • Operating: 3V/~5.0mA
  • Standby (~3 sec no activity): 3V/~0.01mA

So, I guess I would go back to my original recommendation: return it and buy a KB with the features you want.
That would seem -- ultimately -- to be the most satisfying solution.

But, it's up to you, of course.

Cheers,
MM

 

No caps lock indicator with new keyboard?


I got a new keyboard. It does not have a light that shows caps lock on or off.

And a desktop indicator no longer shows caps lock as being turned on or off.

How can I make Windows indicate the caps lock setting?

Thank you for your help.