There really has to be a freeware keylock status program, just keep looking. Try "system tray, keylock, status". I use both scrolllock and pause. Scrolllock is 90% for most keys. Then pause does everything. I also put in about 60% of "if window is World of Warcraft" so I can type in a browser and not have alts go crazy. Not to burst your bubble, but I have never ever heard anyone say, "Wait up guys, my wired keyboard is messing up". It is always wireless stuff. Maybe that is with crappy products, I just don't trust them enough to not mess up once in a while.