Num Lock off after Restart

[Guest]

When I start (or restart) my computer, the Num Lock is off. I want it always
on. I don't realize that it's off until after I've typed (tried to) my
Windows XP logon password, and the computer asks if I've forgotten my
password. This didn't start happening until I set up a User on XP. Thanks.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Try this:

You can enable NumLock via the Registry. Navigate to the following in the
Registry:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Keyboard

and double click on 'InitialKeyboardIndicators' in the right hand pane. Set
the value to 2.

 

[null]

When I start (or restart) my computer, the Num Lock is off. I want it always
on. I don't realize that it's off until after I've typed (tried to) my
Windows XP logon password, and the computer asks if I've forgotten my
password. This didn't start happening until I set up a User on XP. Thanks.

Go into Regedit and navigate to the following location in the left pane:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Keyboard

In the right pane, right click on InitialKeyboardIndicators and click on
Modify.

In the Edit String dialog box, enter the number 3

Click OK in the Edit String text box and close the Registry Editor.
Reboot the PC.

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of this message.

 

[Will Denny]

Go into Regedit and navigate to the following location in the left pane:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Keyboard

In the right pane, right click on InitialKeyboardIndicators and click on
Modify.

In the Edit String dialog box, enter the number 3

Click OK in the Edit String text box and close the Registry Editor. Reboot
the PC.

Hi

I thought the values were:

Off = 0(Zero)
On = 2

 

[null]

Hi

I thought the values were:

Off = 0(Zero)
On = 2

You're right, my mistake. 3 would be both numlock and capslock on.

Sorry about that.

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The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and
data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their
PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not
liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice
posted here. No warranty, express or implied, is given with the posting
of this message.