Want to set 'num lock' to be on and active at Windows 7 Log-in screen on new HP G60-530US laptop.

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!

 

I am scared to mess with the registry on my brand new laptop, but this is annoying enough for me to try.

Just to be clear, you say that on your computer, "the string value was some 7 or 8 digit number such as 21765430."  Am I correct that you replaced this 7 or 8 digit number with just one digit, namely "2"?

So in your list above, all 7 components would be set to just 2.

Right?

Tahnks a lot CEPtor.

For me this configuration is fine. In orher hand my NumLock ligth is on after reboot.

On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:44:13 +0000, gpadam1 wrote:

How sdo you nget into BIOS in Windows 7?

You don't get in the BIOS in Windows 7, nor in any other operating

system.

How to get into your BIOS depends, not on Windows, but on what

motherboard/BIOS you have. As a matter of fact, you have to access the

BIOS before Windows even starts to boot. One common way is to press

the Del key when you first power on, but that's not necessarily right

for your computer. Watch the screen carefully when you first boot;

there's often a message there telling you what to do. If not, check

your system documentation or check with your vendor.

Also look here: http://michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

Or just try the Del key. There's a good chance that's correct for you.

Ken Blake

How sdo you nget into BIOS in Windows 7?