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Computer boots up with Num lock off. How do I get it to boot with num lock on? I have a VGN FW53GF model, thanks Steve

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Go to cmos setup by pressing F2 or DEL while your PC is booting. then go to boot configuration and you can see the numlock setup.enable it and save.

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If you use the number pad frequently during your daily computer usage, you may want to have the "Num Lock" key enabled when the computer starts up.
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Enter the registry and navigate to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Keyboard\." Double-click on the value labeled "IntitialKeyboardIndicators," which has a value of 0,1 or 2.
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Configure a script that runs to automatically change the Num Lock state.
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"set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
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Save the file as "numlock.vbs," including the quotes to change the notepad file to a script.
Paste the file in the directory "Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup" to enable Num Lock for all users by default.
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Linux is an alternate operating system.
While the BIOS method may work for Linux, you can also change the process through the options if using KDE Linux.
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314879

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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314879 How do I enable the NUM LOCK key for the logon screen http://support.microsoft.com/kb/154529
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