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First post, by NEON DEON

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Hi,

I have DosBox 6.1 and it runs Darklands in Dosbox using dosbox default settings. Music and sound were configured from Darklands configure menu and run fine also. However, every time I hit caps lock the keyboard in game no longer functions. The game and mouse function, but no keyboard interaction is possible. Removing cap lock again has no effect.
you can get to save menu using mouse commands, but the save screen comes up blank and does not allow you to save. If you load the game with caps locks on, it freezes at the intro screen. Reboot system and start over it runs ok except for the caps lock key.

Does anyone have an idea on how to go about fixing this. It does not stop me from playing the game, except of course, when my fat finger misses the "A" key and finds it way on to the "caps lock" key.

BTW: I have missed the "A" key four times now! Arggh! .)

PS: I have on board sound: C-MediaCMI9739A 6-Channel AC'97 CODEC

OS: Win XP Prof. SP1
CPU AMD Athlon XP 2400+ (FSB/266)
RAM 1 GIG Corsair VS PC2100
Video Card: Sapphire Raddeon 9600XT (256mb)
MB: Biostar M7VIG Pro/Via KM266 chipset)
HDD: WD 7200 rpm ultra dma 100 2mb cache

Reply 1 of 4, by Qbix

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known "unwanted" feature.
I'll fix it if I feel like it. Nothing you can do. Try avoiding capslock 😉

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Reply 2 of 4, by NEON DEON

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Ok Ok! I will go on a diet then.)

OS: Win XP Prof. SP1
CPU AMD Athlon XP 2400+ (FSB/266)
RAM 1 GIG Corsair VS PC2100
Video Card: Sapphire Raddeon 9600XT (256mb)
MB: Biostar M7VIG Pro/Via KM266 chipset)
HDD: WD 7200 rpm ultra dma 100 2mb cache

Reply 4 of 4, by AtomicMonks

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Figured a way to combat the problem: If the keyboard ceases to respond, select the option to load the game with the mousebutton. You should be able to press the "N" key on the keyboard at this point, and other keys will work as well.