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

Anonymous
2009-11-18T21:19:38+00:00

Have tried a number of methods to have num-lock activated at Windows log-on that were suggested for XP and Vista, but with no success. These include making registry changes to set

InitialKeyboardIndicators to a value of 2 at

HKEY_USERS.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Keyboard and

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Keyboard

and also running a numlock.vbs script in

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

as per Microsoft support site http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/314879

Regardless of what I have tried, including shutting down with num lock activated, num lock will be 'off' when the computer is rebooted. There is no setting in the BIOS to control num lock. Does anyone have another suggestion?

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Anonymous
2010-07-01T17:15:38+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2012-05-18T19:12:08+00:00

    Many thanks go to CEPtor for providing this very helpful bit of information:

    "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!"

    If you are still experiencing this issue, it is probably best for you to create your own thread.

    Be sure to include all necessary information that will help with diagnosing your particular issue, including but not limited to: PC make & model, PC specifications, OS type, a description of what led to the problem you are facing, what steps you have taken in trying to resolve the issue, etc. .  The more specific and detailed you can be, the better it will help with providing you valuable suggestions for troubleshooting your conundrum.    ^_^

    Considering this thread has been up stagnant for almost two years, I am going ahead and locking it down.  Thanks.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-05-11T12:06:21+00:00

    Worked like a charm on my LG E500 laptop!

    To manually have to turn on Num Lock with every logon has been incredibly annoying, so this was really helpful!

    Thanks a lot! :-)

    Roam...

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-03-25T07:23:36+00:00

    CEP tor

    it works on my ASUS G73J, thank you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-03-13T18:04:06+00:00

    This solution worked for me on my Dell XPS 17 just now.  I just changed the last two digits of the string from 48 to 50.  Bingo.

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