Capslock Beep Missing

[rfmn482]

As a head-down typist I rely on the beep sound whenever the 'capslock' key is hit accidentally. Having installed Windows 7 quite recently I tried to set this 'alarm' up, but I cannot hear any beep sound. I have checked and double checked the appropriate settings in the keyboard options of the Easy Access Center and all the right boxes are ticked. The other sounds on my computer are ok , I can listen to music, tv, radio etc.. all through my speakers.
The 'beep' should come from the computer itself and I assume there is no problem there as the BIOS beeps are able to be heard on start-up. I would like to get this running again but I am at a loss as to what to try next.
I should add that I have just re-booted into Windows XP (dual boot) and this function is working properly so it looks like a Windows 7 problem. Could it be Registry based?.

 

[seekermeister]

All that I can say is that it does the same on my machine, but displays a HUD on the screen when the status changes. This has been okay with me, because I usually type heads up.

 

[DreemWarrior]

Odd,
I've never actually used that feature. But it seems we all have the same "issue", if you'd call it that.
Toggle keys wont even stay 'ticked' when I exit.
Interesting...

 

[pbcopter]

I am using Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and the beep works as expected when Toggle keys is checked and it is saved on exit as well.

I tried it on my wifes system Windows 7 Ultimate x86 and it works there as well

 

[rfmn482]

It would appear that others have a similar problem and yet others have no problem at all. I can get it to work but not easily. If i put a tick in the 'turn on Toggle Keys' and save and exit it does not work but if I also tick
'Turn on by holding down Numbers Lock for five seconds' and then press the numbers key continuously I can eventually get a box on screen that askes me if I want to turn on 'Toggle Keys' if i click 'yes' then I get the function and clicking the capslock or numbers lock keys gives a 'beep but I habe to amke sure the speakers volume is turned on because otherwise there will be no sound to be heard. this is all fine except if I re-boot or the monitor turns off (after 20 minutes) then my problem is back again. I am beginning to think it will be qujicker to learn to touch type!.

 

[rfmn482]

I should have added that when I re-boot or come out of the power saving mode I mentioned that the 'Turn on Toggle Keys' box has been unticked, (by default?).

 

[dbelling]

I had the same problem, so this discussion was timely. I went to the Ease of Access Center and clicked on the turn on sound box. The capslock key then beeped when accidentally touched. But when I restarted my computer it no longer worked. I think that I may have failed to click the Apply button before clicking OK. Therefore, I redid it all and made sure that I clicked Apply first. I then restarted my computer and it works fine. The only problem is that I have to have the speakers turned on in order to hear the beep. Apparantly the sound comes from the speaker rather than from the computer. On my old computer with XP it was the other way.

 

[rfmn482]

'dbelling' thanks for the information this might help me as I cannot get any sound nomatter what. Can you tell me precisely where you found the "turn on Sound box" option in the Ease of Access Center, i have looked hard but cannot find this option. It may solve my problem.

 

[dbelling]

Sorry rfmn482, but I did not state it correctly because I was writing from memory. It was not the "turn on sound" box that I clicked on, but rather the box labeled "Turn on Toggle Keys". I should have gone to the Ease of Access Center and checked exactly what the name was rather than typing my reply from memory. Sorry. But as I said before, it does work even after I restart my computer as long as I have my speakers turned on or my headphones plugged in.

 

[Buttoni]

If i put a tick in the 'turn on Toggle Keys' and save and exit it does not work but if I also tick
'Turn on by holding down Numbers Lock for five seconds' and then press the numbers key continuously I can eventually get a box on screen that asks me if I want to turn on 'Toggle Keys' if i click 'yes' then I get the function.

It has been working for me in Win7 Home Premium 64 bit the entire month I've had this new pc. Like Rfmn482, I had to tick both of those entries to get it to work. Just ticking the first box did not do the trick (dunno why). No problems with it after reboots, either. Now, when I hold the NumLock key for 5 seconds, I get the pop-up window that allows me to toggle the feature on and off at will. I use the built-in speakers only on this pc.

 

[DreemWarrior]

Sorry rfmn482, but I did not state it correctly because I was writing from memory. It was not the "turn on sound" box that I clicked on, but rather the box labeled "Turn on Toggle Keys". I should have gone to the Ease of Access Center and checked exactly what the name was rather than typing my reply from memory. Sorry. But as I said before, it does work even after I restart my computer as long as I have my speakers turned on or my headphones plugged in.

Same here, although I could'nt hear mine. The wav was set to a low bass, and with my sub, I SOMEtimes noticed a sub "thud", but dismissed it...
Glad to know its not a system glitch,

 

[rfmn482]

Have solved my problem using 'outside' help. I have installed a small utility called CapsLock 1.2 and it does the job brialliantly, i not only get sound for on and off but a large visual confirmation on screen when I click the capslock key. Why this works so easily and provides me with 'sound' when Windows 7 has such a problem I do not know, equally and as usual, searching the Microsoft KB was a complete waste of many hours. Finally I fail to understand why Microsoft felt the need to completely change this from Windows XP and just like system Restore they have not improved things as a result. Thanks for all the contributions to the thread it has been very encouraging and supportive but time to move on i think and i am happy with the solution I finally got.

 

[mmmelaney]

Mine got solved by accident. I installed the K-lite codec pack (Download K-Lite Codec Pack 6.20 (Full) - FileHippo.com) in order to add some sound and video enhancements to my system. All of a sudden, voila! My caps lock sound works without my mouse drivers being installed. (I hate intellipoint and don't want to use it.) So I guess it's a sound codec or driver that needed to be added. This is a huge download though so might not be good for some. Just use the default settings for everything if you don't feel like messing with all the settings. It works great that way.

Needless to say, installing Microsoft Intellipoint or your mouse's driver software also works, as stated earlier in this thread. Just make sure to disable automatic update check while installing because it does call home to Bill.

 

[barend]

Sorry, but I cannot find the toggle entry in W7 ultimate...
Where EXACTLY is it located?
Thanks!

 

[GerryR]

Caps Lock - toggle keys

I use Home Premium and I can get a caps lock beep by holding down Numlock for 7-8 seconds, basically until it beeps. However if I put the computer into sleep mode or reboot the beep is gone. My audio system is run from the headphone jack, so it's not a problem reserved only for people who have their systems going through other plugs.

If anyone has a great idea, I'd love to hear about it. I'm a terrible typist and thus I have to look at the keyboard. I really could use that beep.

 

[barend]

Anyone knows where these two beeps are located?
I find them a bit loud.
Want to lower the volume, which should be easy for a wav...

 

[LEWke]

Hi, i just tested it out in Ultimate. In addition a how-to (captured via psr.exe). I will test it out also in Starter edition and let you know!
Succes!

 

[LEWke]

Just tested this in Starte Edition, and it's also working. I hope this is a solution for all of you!
Let me know if not!
Kind regards,
LEWke

 

[GerryR]

I have finally found the 100% guaranteed method of activating the Caps Lock beep

(1) Control Panel

(2) All Control Panel Items (the format of Control Panel in which individual items are listed)

(3) Ease of Access Center

(4) Check "Make the Keyboard Easier to Use"

(5) Check "Turn on Toggle Keys"

(6) CRITICAL - Turn off the box "Turn on Toggle Keys by holding down the NUM LOCK key for 5 seconds." by checking it.

(7) Check OK

(8) Exit Control Panel

That's it.

 

[barend]

Works OK now.

but (bump) :
Anyone knows where these two beeps are located?
I find them a bit loud.