keypad on keyboard just stopped working

[accessys at smart.net]

I have had a similar experience with Ubuntu AND using Vuescan software. 
the only thing that helped was rebooting the computer...

does rebooting the computer allow access to the keyboard??

Bob


On Thu, 11 Feb 2010, Wade Smart wrote:

> Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:44:53 -0600
> From: Wade Smart <wadesmart at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: keypad on keyboard just stopped working
> 
> Rashkae wrote:
>> Wade Smart wrote:
>>> I logged into my computer via VNC today when working on a computer
>>> across the street. After I disconnected and came home I noticed my
>>> keyboard keypad stopped working. I rebooted and still have the problem.
>>>
>>> I thought it was num lock but, its on.
>>>
>>> Any ideas? Surely the side of my keyboard didnt just die after I stopped
>>> using it this morning. Though.. maybe it did.
>>>
>>> Wade
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Does pressing the keys on on the numpad move your mouse cursor around by
>> any chance?
>>
>>
>
> No. But pressing the large + key moves the cursor to 15 lines down.
> That is the only thing any of the keys beside the larger enter key does.
>
> Wade
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