Num Lock in Win 8 is Not on @ Startup

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Num Lock in Win 8 is Not on @ Startup

by miwi98 Jan 7, 2014 3:42AM PST

Just got Win 8.1 on my new computer but I noticed that the "num Lock" does not come on after start up. Can anyone know help me to correct this? I went to Microsoft's community board and their suggestion does not include Win 8 and no one has answered the question, yet.

If u can help it would be appreciated.

Thanks

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Just logged off and back on. All good.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jan 7, 2014 3:56AM PST

Did a restart and num lock was still on the next time.

All good here.
Bob

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Has Not Worked yet..

by miwi98 Jan 7, 2014 9:57AM PST

My computer is an HP Envy 2TB desktop and I bought to replace my Compaq 2003 XP which I know many things have changed and improved but this is nuts. Maybe I need to contact HP?

Thanks for the response.

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Just for clarity.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jan 7, 2014 10:10AM PST

If this is not the OS the machine came with, HP has an out. Also, I didn't find a good enough manual on the product so I can't see what's in the BIOS.

And finally, HP may have updates to drivers for 8.1. You may wonder why I advise to not update till your machine's maker tells you they are ready.
Bob

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Thanks so Much

by miwi98 Jan 8, 2014 10:03AM PST

I would never touch a brand new computer's Bios unless advised by the manufacturer, it is still under warranty; however I will just have to accept that this is a "normal" function of HP computers. This is my first HP desktop and I have worked on a few but technology is forever changing but some things should just stay the same. (My other Desktop is Compaq with I loved but I can no longer upgrade it and it is not worth purchasing another "upgrade" motherboard and etc).

I did good with my Compaq XP that has given me great joy since 2003 and will use it for other things.

Thanks for responding, u r the best.

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I think I was Not Clear

by miwi98 Jan 8, 2014 9:56AM PST

I have a password or pin on my computer before I can log in and in Win 7 the num lock is on and I noticed it is not with Win 8.

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TRUE!!!

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jan 8, 2014 10:02AM PST

Since you haven't logged on, it's not set yet. Try logging in.

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(NT) Thanks for your reply

by miwi98 Jan 7, 2014 9:55AM PST

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I just built a new comp

by itsdigger Jan 7, 2014 3:55AM PST

with a Gigabyte motherboard and Windows 8.1 and had to set the number lock in the bios , either on or off at startup

Digger

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It's a Big One

by miwi98 Jan 7, 2014 9:59AM PST

So u r telling me since my computer is newer this is what I will have to do?

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in the bios

by itsdigger Jan 7, 2014 10:04AM PST

the number lock was set to ON by default on my motherboard. I can't say anything about your HP. I would be guessing.

Digger

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Thanks for Replying

by miwi98 Jan 8, 2014 10:04AM PST

I will check with HP and see what they say.

Thanks for responding.

Back to Windows 8 forum

r. proffitt · Accepted Answer · Jan 7, 2014 3:52AM PST

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I think this is true.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jan 7, 2014 3:52AM PST

It's only set after we log in. The on/off on boot would be a BIOS thing. But it's rare to find that today as BIOS writers removed it as it would be superfluous, redundant as any OS could change it in a split second.

I'll test that in a few.
Bob

Num Lock in Win 8 is Not on @ Startup

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