numlock

[Guest]

i have a notebook where the numlock keys share the letter keys. i have media
centre xp, and when i boot up, numlock is on by default. this means that i
cannot type passwords etc properly as it types numbers instead till i turn it
off. this is not a BIOS setting either.

any ways how to stop it coming on when on welcome screen?

thankyou

 

[TaurArian]

Change the Default NumLock State (Windows NT/2000/XP)
http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/196/



Line # 4 (on the right) Set Numlock State On or Off at Startup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Guest]

i had a look and these are designed to disable numlock after login, i need it
to disable it before login

 

[Nog]

i have a notebook where the numlock keys share the letter keys. i have
media
centre xp, and when i boot up, numlock is on by default. this means that i
cannot type passwords etc properly as it types numbers instead till i turn
it
off. this is not a BIOS setting either.

any ways how to stop it coming on when on welcome screen?

thankyou

Press the key to change the state.

 

[Guest]

i am aware i can press numluck to turn it off, but i want it to automatically
do it without me having to do it

 

[gerryR]

There's usually a setting in the BIOS. Press f8 while your PC is booting
and that should bring you into the BIOS. In there I'm afraid it varies from
system to system but you should find something there called default num lock
state. Chenge it to off then save settings and exit.

NOTE: Do Not Change Anything Else In The BIOS Unless You Know What Your
Doing.

hth
gerryR

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi Clark,

Change the Numlock Key to On/Off at User Logon
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_numlock.htm

 

[Guest]

as i said, there is no BIOS setting in the notebook for it

 

[Guest]

thankyou. that worked as i wanted

Hi Clark,

Change the Numlock Key to On/Off at User Logon
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_numlock.htm

 

[Bert Kinney]

You're welcome Clark. Thanks for the feedback.