Shift lock in Windows (when synergy is in use?)

"Workaround that helps to avoid the reboot:

Right-click on the language bar indicator (in the right corner of your task bar).
choose 'Settings',
Press 'Key Settings' button in the 'Preferences' area,
Choose 'Press the SHIFT key' in 'To turn off Caps Lock' area,
Press 'OK' until all 'Settings' dialogs are closed.
Press 'Shift' -- Bingo! -- the problem is solved!
now repeat the above to switch back to Caps Lock button.

Note that I use two input languages, and switch between them using Ctrl+Shift. If you're only using English, the language bar might not be directly accessible.

P.S.
Just thought that may be pressing 'Shift' from the beginning could have solved the issue without changing any settings... I'll check this when I encounter the lock again."

"Jeesh, 4 years later in 2013 and this is still a problem?

Anyways, I just solved it by toggling sticky keys on and off on the windows computer that was acting all janky. Just tap 'Shift' five times, toggle to your heart's delight, and hopefully things should work out from there. My next step: Swapping my caps lock for a 'ctrl' modifier instead like I do on my linux machines. Who actually uses the caps lock anyways, is it just me or is that key for crazy old people who think that people will see what they have to say better? Or maybe we suck at thinking about accessibility, and it helps their old eyes see the keys? Anyways, I digress."