Questions tagged [numlock]
For questions related to the `Num Lock` key available most keyboards, used for changing between number pad functions and alternate key functions
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Permanently disable num lock in Windows?
I like to use the number keys for cursor movement. But every so often I hit NumLock by mistake, and then instead of moving the cursor where I want it, I end up with an input like this:
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How to automatically enable numlock on Windows 10 logon
Upon cold boot up or even a restart, the num lock is always disabled in Windows 10. Is there a fix for this?
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Is it possible to have Num Lock ALWAYS ON, without the ability of the Num Lock key to turn off?
So this question is not about having num lock on by default.
Is it possible to have num lock turned on, and remove the ability of the num lock button on the keyboard to affect that state?
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Num Lock refuses to stay on
Before I continue, let me say that this is not a question about Num Lock turning off after boot. I've already made a fix for that. My issue is that Num Lock refuses to stay on while I'm using my ...
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Windows 7 event for plugging in USB keyboard
I would like to use task scheduler to toggle num lock as I plug or unplug my keyboard from my laptop. I use it equally with and without the external keyboard, so both the default settings are equally ...
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Windows 10 numlock automatically turns off after 5 seconds of no activity
I've upgraded to win 10.
Each 5 seconds of no keyboard activity (I can move the mouse) the numlock automatically turns off.
How can I stop this annoying behaviour?
It's irritating because when I ...
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Task Scheduler to hit num lock when I plug in keyboard
I would like to use Task Scheduler (I'm using Windows 8.1) to automatically turn on num lock when I plug a keyboard into my laptop.
For some reason my laptop will default to num lock being off every ...
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Emulate a keyboard button via the Command Line
My keyboard doesn't have a Num Lock key, and none of the registry edits work for some reason.
Can I use the Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows 10 to "press" a key? I'm looking for something ...
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Enable NumLock when computer awakens from sleep mode
On a new Acer Windows 10 laptop, NumLock is automatically disabled whenever the computer comes back on from sleep mode. The laptop has no physical indicator light to tell you when NumLock is enabled, ...
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Windows 7 - How to turn numlock on initially when windows starts? [duplicate]
I have windows 7 and my password is numeric. When I start windows I always try to enter password with numpad and when it fails I see numlock is off. How should I change this behavior in windows?
I ...