How to set 'numlock' on by default


  1. Posts : 3
    windows 7 64 bit
       #1

    How to set 'numlock' on by default


    Hi everyone.
    Just got a new coputer with 7 on.

    Can anyone please assist me to set 'numlock' on by default?
    Thank you
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  2. Posts : 6,741
    W7 Pro x64 SP1 | W10 Pro IP x64 | W8.1 Pro x64 VM | Linux Mint VM
       #2

    You should have a numlock key on your keyboard at the top, ususally buy the number pad.

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  3. Posts : 3
    windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Numlock


    that doesn't seem to do anything.
    Thank you.
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  4. Posts : 6,741
    W7 Pro x64 SP1 | W10 Pro IP x64 | W8.1 Pro x64 VM | Linux Mint VM
       #4

    Do you have the drivers installed for your keyboard?
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  5. Posts : 3
    windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Yes, keyboard is working fine....just need numlock on by default.
    Thank you.
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  6. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #6

    There will be a setting in your BIOS/UEFI to enable NUMLOCK on by default. Usually under Hardware or on board devices or like that.

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  7. Posts : 7,379
    Windows 7 ultimate x64
       #7

    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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  8. Posts : 427
    Windows 7/64 HPremium.
       #8

    Can you post a photo of your keyboard Number Keys, like the one Boozad posted? If you press the "NumLock" key, a light should come on somewhere on the Keyboard, usually above the Number Keypad.

    When you press the "CapsLock" key, does that light anything?

    Failing that, follow Archer's very good advice.
    Last edited by Bertison; 17 Sep 2013 at 06:40. Reason: More info!
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