Number Lock is Stuck!

[matth]

When I turn on my computer and go to enter my password (in 2000 Professional)on my laptop I have to press number lock first and then type in my password b/c the number lock is always on for some reason. I went into the BIOS and looked at the NUMLOCK setting and it was already turned off. I even turned it on to see if there was a difference. There wasn't. Anybody have an idea?

[deddard]

Most laptops require the number keys to double up as function keys.
It could well be that the keys are locked during bootup because otherwise they may invoke a function which interrupts the boot sequence.
regardless of the CMOS settings, it could be possible for the manufacturer to hard code the lock into the BIOS.

[Budfred]

It may also require a key combination to unlock the keys. Look for an FN key and look in your manual for info on how to use it to determine such functions. It may also involve a network setting if you are on a network.

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[Variable]

Ok try this first, turn off numlock key, shut down, restart. Sounds simple, but make sure if you want it off on boot up it's off at shutdown.


That said.. I found this with google. It is worth a shot. I did not write these instructions. These are for changing the num lock to be ON, SO I would assume instead of putting "2" you might try "1" for always OFF? Screen shot or back up what you did so you can change it back if XP chokes.
Anyway,
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The complete Instructions

click: start menu
all programs
accessories
windows explorer
my computer
localdiskC:
windows
regedit
HKEY_USERS
.DEFAULT
Control Panel
Keyboard
InitialKeyboardIndicators
change the value to 2
hit ok
close all windows programs
reboot your computer
... and your done...
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Also, may want to search MS knowledge base for
Q314879 - "How to Set the NUM LOCK State at Logon in Windows XP

This fellow has some more info..
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Like Ann said in her original question, changing the value of InitialKeyboardIndicators under HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Keyboard from 0 to 2 worked for me, but only initially at bootup -- once Windows XP loaded, it would off and stay off until I turn it on myself. So I tried the VB script mentioned in MSKB article Q314879, but that didn't work for me either. Finally I tried Jeff's suggestion of searching for additional registry entry instances of InitialKeyboardIndicators -- I found several instances, and changed the 2 or 3 instances that had a value of 0 to 2, and this finally worked for me. HTH

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Its amazing how stupidly complicated it is to change a basic setting isn't it? Thanks MS.

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