About this tag
The number lock tag covers issues related to the Num Lock key on Windows PCs, including problems with it not activating on startup or during login, and troubleshooting steps such as registry edits. Users have reported that despite the Num Lock being on, the numeric keypad may not function correctly, or the key may need to be pressed manually each boot. Registry tweaks are a common solution discussed, with specific settings like a value of "2" in the keyboard registry key. These topics are relevant for Windows 7 and later versions, affecting both desktop and laptop users who rely on the number pad for data entry or navigation.
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    no access to PC - Virtual keyboard but no mouse

    MY son has died and I have two PCs I have stopped working in my attempts to solve issues PC1 has a virtual keyboard but no working mouse so sits there can anyone help me get my USb keyboard working and then solve the no mouse issue I have tried many possible solutions but still no mouse PC2 has...
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    • computer access control panel keyboard issues mouse issues number lock settings tech support typing direction usb keyboard virtual keyboard
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. Jimbo22

    VIDEO number lock on startup

    For those out there that are having issues with their number lock being locked on start up especially on the logon screen, here is a registry fix that works. Finally, using this method, my number lock on my number keypad on my laptop is working like a charm with this registry tweak.
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    • issues keypad laptop media number lock registry startup tweaks windows
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Boot Numeric Lock?

    Hi, I am using Windows 7 and recently when booting the numeric lock is not on. I have to manually set with the numeric lock key. I checked using regedit and found the keyboard setting of "2" was already set. Can you assist? Thank you