number pad keys on keyboard half work

[rbeattie32]

the number keys on my keyboard do not work, all secondary abilities work example:
pg up, pg dn, arrows, enter etc work
the num lock key works also on screen it shows num lock on / num lock off
when i press the num lock key i get a short high pitched peep
i have gone to the registry and check the keyboard and it is correct
i have purchased a new keyboard and mouse and i still have the same problem
i have deleted the keyboard mouse and drivers and loaded new ones
i do not know what else to do please help
thanks

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

What Operating System?

When did this start?

[rbeattie32]

windows xp started around  months ago

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Oh sorry, is this a Desktop or Laptop?

If this is a problem with your Desktop, can you try a new one?

[rbeattie32]

This is a desk top we have already replaced it twice. The problem still remains.

[BC_Programmer]

turn on numlock, and then use the numpad number keys.

on screen it shows num lock on / num lock off

What keyboard software do you have installed?

when i press the num lock key i get a short high pitched peep

My guess is you have togglekeys enabled. To turn this of you can hold numlock for 5 seconds. (I'm pretty sure that togglekeys only makes the sound, but you never know)

[rbeattie32]

thank you very much that worked, 123456789+-*/

it was the toggle switch, again thank you

[BC_Programmer]

OK! Glad to be of assistance! 

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Thanks for filling in, BC.