XP Turns On NumLock Key At Bootup?

[hpfanatic]

I have the NumLock key set in the Bios to not come on at Bootup, but XP turns it on anyway when I boot up. Anyone know how to stop this? I can't find a setting for it anywhere. Very annoying since I don't use the keypad for numbers.

 

[hpfanatic]

TTT Anyone?

 

[Allanv]

its in the bios not the o/s

have a poke around

 

[MGMorden]

<< its in the bios not the o/s

have a poke around >>



He said he set it in the BIOS not to come on. At least read the post fully before responding.

 

[c0rv1d43]

That's odd. On all of the systems I've seen running WinXP the default initial NumLock key state was "off". Perhaps its equipment-specific (as in keyboard)?

I took a quick look at the MSKB and found two articles which would seem to pertain to your situation, depending upon whether you're talking about the key status BEFORE or AFTER logon.

- Collin

Links:

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q262/6/25.ASP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q154/5/29.asp

Edit: BTW, although the second article doesn't specify Windows XP in the applicable operating systems, I suspect the solution is the same.