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I experienced the same problem myself; fortunately, the solution is simple. For some reason, the default value of some of the registry keys (not all) were changed in windows 7, which causes the system to apparently ignore the InitialKeyboardIndicators settings in the other locations. All that is requireded is the performance of a search of the registry using regedit for that key. It is important to use the find function to locate ALL keyboard keys forInitialKeyboardIndicators and set them to the same value setting. The value options are as follows:
0 - Turn all indicators Off (NumLock, CapsLock, ScrollLock)
1 - Turn CapsLock On
2 - Turn NumLock On
3 - Turn CapsLock and NumLock On
4 - Turn ScrollLock On
5 - Turn CapsLock and ScrollLock On
6 - Turn NumLock and ScrollLock On
7 - Turn all indicators On (NumLock, CapsLock, ScrollLock)
In my case, the string value was some 7 or 8 digit number such as 21765430. These entries are the cause of the reboot change in the num lock status. If you want it on when you boot, set the string value to 2 in all the keys with numeric values. Problem solved!
Hi CH3COOH,
Welcome to Microsoft Answers!!!
You can turn on or turn off Num Lock in the Basic Input Output system (BIOS).Follow the steps below to set the Num Lock options from the BIOS.
Disclaimer: Modifying BIOS/complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.
I assume F10 is the key to be tapped in HP laptops to enter the Boot Menu or you can see towards the top right of the screen to select the key and enter the Boot menu.
We have tried changing the Num Lock settings from our lab machine which is a DELL computer and I will put down the steps for the same. You can check for similar options in your computer and see if you can turn off the Num Lock from BIOS.
1) Tap F12 to enter the Boot Menu
2) Under the Boot Device Menu select System Setup
3) In the left side of the screen expand the category POST Behavior
4) Look for Num Lock Key option
5) Hit Enter and make changes to Turn off or Turn on the Num Lock
6) Exit and reboot the computer.
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Hello,
I have another laptop (an Acer Aspire), but I've got the same problem! There's no such setting in the BIOS where I could change the numlock state and in the registry there's already the right number at the places CH3COOH mentioned above.
The numlock turns off even when I log off of Windows 7 or restart it. Is there another setting where Windows 7 looks and 'has higher priority' than the setting in the registry??
Please help us. Thx in advance..
I experienced the same problem myself; fortunately, the solution is simple. For some reason, the default value of some of the registry keys (not all) were changed in windows 7, which causes the system to apparently ignore the InitialKeyboardIndicators settings in the other locations. All that is requireded is the performance of a search of the registry using regedit for that key. It is important to use the find function to locate ALL keyboard keys forInitialKeyboardIndicators and set them to the same value setting. The value options are as follows:
0 - Turn all indicators Off (NumLock, CapsLock, ScrollLock)
1 - Turn CapsLock On
2 - Turn NumLock On
3 - Turn CapsLock and NumLock On
4 - Turn ScrollLock On
5 - Turn CapsLock and ScrollLock On
6 - Turn NumLock and ScrollLock On
7 - Turn all indicators On (NumLock, CapsLock, ScrollLock)
In my case, the string value was some 7 or 8 digit number such as 21765430. These entries are the cause of the reboot change in the num lock status. If you want it on when you boot, set the string value to 2 in all the keys with numeric values. Problem solved!
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