I used to use alt-codes a lot in windows 7, but i recently updated it to windows 10 (19 days ago, today). Now, whenever i type alt+(code), as i used to, i can't get any of the characters i used to get before. it's like everything changed, and i can't find any references of these changes.
additionally, trying to find the "offset" (i guessed it got offset because of the "commands" alt codes that are usually used by machines, like printers?) resulted in a lot of the results looking like a black diamond symbol with a question mark on it. this thing: �
i understand now that alt-code does work for most people on windows 10, the same way it used to work in windows 7 for me. so, am i missing fonts? i don't understand what's happening. it's been one headache over the other ever since i upgraded. it's almost like a complete downgrade from windows 7. and the worst part is, when i tried to install it at a different drive, the installation completely ignored my choices and replaced my previous OS. i really want to not hate windows 10, but it's leaving me no choices
edit: for clarity, these are what i used the most:
left alt + 3 used to give me a heart
left alt + 13 and 14 used to give me musical notes
left alt + 7 and left alt + 9 used to give me bullet points (one filled, the other unfilled - forgot which is which right now)
among others, like diacritic symbols such as é (alt+130)
now this is usually what i get: � (it looks like a black diamond with a question mark for me)
edit 2: adding EnableHexNumpad to the registry didn't work, whether elevated or not
