Caps lock indicator won't work in Windows 10/11, 7

October 2022 · 9 minute read
How to fix Caps lock indicator won't work in Windows 10, 7

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  • A few years back computer companies started to experiment with removing the LED indicator lights from laptops for hard drive activity and Scroll Lock.

    After that, they moved on to remove the Num Lock the Caps Lock indicator lights. Speaking of Caps Lock, many users reported that Caps Lock indicator isn’t working on their Windows 10 PC.

    Missing Caps Lock indicator is a minor problem, but some users like to have a visual indicator that shows them whether Caps Lock is activated or not.

    Speaking of Caps Lock indicator, in this article we’re going to cover the following topics:

    What to do if the Caps Lock indicator is not working?

    1. Change Ease of Access settings

    1. Click the Start button and head over to Settings -> Ease of Access.

    2. From the left navigation bar select Keyboard.

    3. On the right, enable Hear a tone when you press Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock under Toggle Keys.

    Now, each time you activate Caps Lock, Num Lock and Scroll Lock your computer will play a notification sound, and it will also play a different one when you turn off these features by pressing the keys again.

    2. Enable CAPS lock indicator using TrayStatus

    TrayStatus is a small application developed by BinaryFortress that places indicator icons directly into the taskbar.

    TrayStatus supports icons for Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock, but can also display the status of the CTRL, ALT, SHIFT and WINDOWS keys.

    In addition to these, you can also have an indicator icon for hard drive activity.

    The application is very lightweight, taking less than 4 MB of space from your system drive without increasing Windows’ boot time if you enable it to run at startup.

    You can download TrayStatus from their official website by clicking here.

    3. Enable CAPS lock indicator using Keyboard Indicator

    Keyboard Indicator is a small application, similar to TrayStatus. It was initially developed for Windows XP, Vista and 7, but it also works fine on Windows 8.1 and 10.

    Even though I recommend you first try TrayStatus as it officially supports Windows 10, Keyboard Indicator offers a lot more options.

    For example, by default, when you press Caps Lock, Num Lock or Scroll Lock, you’ll get an icon inside the taskbar that changes status, exactly like TrayStatus does.

    However, Keyboard Indicator will also give you a toast notification and will play a notification sound, making sure you never miss activating one of these functions.

    Also, Keyboard Indicator offers lots of customization options, from the font size and color to the position and time duration of the toast animation, and even allows you to customize the text it displays.

    The only downside of Keyboard Indicator is the fact that you can get indicators only for Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock.

    If Keyboard Indicator is the application you want to try, you can download it from its official website, found here.

    4. Remove the problematic updates

  • Open the Settings app by pressing Windows Key + I shortcut.
  • When Settings app opens, navigate to Update & Security section.
    Caps Lock indicator Windows 10 Lenovo
  • Now click on View install update history.
    Wireless keyboard Caps Lock indicator not working
  • Select Uninstall updates.
    Caps Lock indicator not showing Windows 10
  • Now locate the most recent update and double click it to remove it.
    Caps Lock indicator taskbar
  • If Caps Lock indicator isn’t working on your PC, the problem might be a recent update. Windows 10 tends to automatically install updates, and sometimes a certain update can cause this problem to appear.

    If this problem started recently, you might be able to fix it simply by removing the latest update.

    Once you remove the update, check if the problem still appears. If not, it means that the update caused the problem.

    We also have to mention that Windows 10 will try to install the same update again, and that will cause the issue to reappear.

    However, you can prevent that from happening by blocking certain Windows updates.

    5. Check if your keyboard is faulty

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    Sometimes the missing Caps Lock indicator can be a sign of a faulty keyboard. The best way to check your keyboard is to enter BIOS and see if the LED light is working.

    Alternatively, you can connect the keyboard to a different PC and see if the issue is still present.

    Even if the Caps Lock indicator isn’t working, the problem is most likely a bad LED, and if your keyboard is working properly without the Caps Lock indicator, there’s no need to replace the keyboard.

    If your keyboard is faulty, maybe a virtual keyboard on the screen that allows you to use the mouse pointer for typing the way you do it with the regular keyboard could be useful.

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    6. Turn on Toggle Keys and change accessibility settings

  • Open the Settings app and go to Ease of Access section.
  • Select Keyboard from the menu on the left and then enable Toggle Keys option.
    Caps Lock indicator on screen
  • Now go to Other options section and choose the desired option for Visual notifications for sound.
    Asus Caps Lock indicator
  • If you want a visual indicator that your Caps Lock key is pressed, you might want to turn on Toggle Keys.

    This allows you to have a visual notification whenever Caps Lock key is pressed. After doing that, your active window or screen will flash whenever you press Caps Lock.

    This effect doesn’t look visually appealing, but at least you’ll receive both audio and visual notifications whenever you press Caps Lock.

    7. Change your keyboard settings

  • Press Windows Key + S and enter control panel. Select Control Panel from the list of results.
    Caps Lock indicator not showing Windows 10
  • When Control Panel opens, select Devices and Printers from the menu.
    Caps Lock indicator on screen
  • Right click your PC from the list of files and choose Keyboard settings from the menu.
    Asus Caps Lock indicator
  • Mouse and Keyboard center will now open. Select Click here to change Microsoft keyboard settings.
  • Scroll down to the Caps Lock and click it. Now enable Display Caps Lock status on the screen.
  • You can sometimes fix the problem with Caps Lock indicator simply by changing your keyboard settings.

    After doing that, you should see a Caps Lock indicator on your PC whenever you press Caps Lock.

    Keep in mind that this solution is intended for Lenovo devices, and if you don’t own a Lenovo device, this solution won’t apply to you.

    If you have a Lenovo device, you can also try to fix the problem by installing Lenovo Power Management driver.

    Several users reported that their problem was fixed after installing this driver, so you might want to try that.

    8. Reinstall Lenovo On Screen Display

    If the Caps Lock indicator isn’t working in Windows 10, the problem might be Lenovo On-Screen Display software.

    Issues with this software can occur, and in order to fix the problem, it’s advised to reinstall Lenovo On Screen Display. There are several ways to do it, but the best way is to use uninstaller software.

    If you’re not familiar, uninstaller software is a special application that can remove any program from your PC.

    In addition to removing the application, uninstaller software will also remove all files and registry entries associated with that application.

    This will ensure that the application is completely removed and it will also fix any issues caused by the application.

    Hence, if you want to use uninstalling tools capable of erasing applications entirely from your PC, it is advised to choose the best uninstaller software for Windows 10.

    After you remove Lenovo On Screen Display, reinstall it again and check if the problem is resolved. If you’re using a different laptop brand, be sure to check for similar software and reinstall it.

    9. Install the latest updates

  • Open the Settings app and go to Update & Security section.
  • Now click the Check for updates button. Windows will now check for available updates and download them in the background. After the updates are downloaded, they will be installed as soon as you restart your PC.
    Wireless keyboard Caps Lock indicator not working
  • Several users reported that installing the latest updates fixed the problem for them, so you might want to try that.

    If you’re having problems with Caps Lock indicator, the issue might be caused by missing updates. However, you can fix this problem simply by updating Windows to the latest version.

    By default, Windows 10 automatically installs the missing updates, but sometimes you might miss an important update due to certain bugs.

    Windows 10 updates won’t install? Don’t panic! Here are the quick tips to solve the issue!

    Problems with Caps Lock indicator usually aren’t serious, but if you’re having any problems, feel free to try any of our solutions.

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