Changing keyboard I can't find a semi colon on my keyboard. Also can't change to numeric keypad. I'm using a second hand Acer exensa 3000 laptop

It seems as though your keyboard language has changed. Have you tried hitting <ALT>+<Left Shift> to change the language?

change the settings in the control panel to the correct language and keyboard.

Might give this a try-right click on your Computer icon-click on Properties-then click on Device Manager. The keyboard is listed there. If it has a yellow exclamation point, or a yellow question mark, then there is a problem. Click on the arrow in front of Keyboards, then right click on the drop down named keyboard. There you can click on update drivers. That should solve the problem.

If the % and ^ doesn't work either, then I expect you need a replacement keyboard. Unlucky.
Checkout ebay for bargain keyboards.
Hope this helps.

Move your hands in a swiping motion from left to right all around the keyboard, especially where the semi-colon key is. You want to make sure that no keys are sticking.

If it keeps happening then that means the keyboard is faulty and would need to be replaced.

Semi colon is usually on the right side of L key.
May not be at the same position on all keyboards.
semi colon looks like this : (two dots)
colon looks like this ; (a dot above a coma)
To type a semi colon, you have to hold down the Shift key while you press the semi-colon key.
Good luck
luciana44

I'm afraid that is not possible. The only way to overcome this is to get a full size USB keyboard and plug it into the laptop's USB port and type using the full size keyboard.

Try pressing the numlock key in the upper right part of your keyboard. Chances are it's turned off and therefore the numeric keypad will not work.

maybe it is full of dust on those buttons. Try cleaning it with a duster of mini-brush because it interrupts the function.

if using XP go to my computer, right click>properties>hardware tab>device manager>look down list for keyboard, click '+' sign and highlight your keyboard and right click and select uninstall. Restart the notebook and the keyboard will be installed automatically along with the drivers and should set it back to default.