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Ralf Maximus:
Howdy,

I've searched for a utility (or HotKeys script) that automatically forces NUMLOCK to remain on at all times.  I have some ill-behaved apps that turn it off, and when I go to use the keypad...

So, anything?

Thanks,
Ralf

jgpaiva:
In autohotkey, the following code was supposed to do what you're asking for:


--- ---;
;By jgpaiva
;date: June 2007
;Function:

#installkeybdhook
SetNumLockState,On
SetNumLockState,AlwaysOn
return
It isn't working here, maybe because i own a laptop, so.. Just give it a go ;)

Ralf Maximus:
Thanks for the reply!

Alas, I tried it here and no workee.  I've got a Dell Optiplex with a standard 101 keyboard (USB).  All the other AutoHotKey stuff I have works fine, and the code above compiles without complaint.  But the numlock refuses to stay locked on.

Bah...

app103:
I found this:

http://www.petri.co.il/change_numlock_default_state.htm

To control the state of the NumLock key follow these steps:

1. Open Registry Editor.

2. In Registry Editor, navigate to the following registry key:


--- ---HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Keyboard
3. Create the following value (DWORD):


--- ---InitialKeyboardIndicators
and give it a value of 0 (zero) or 2 (two)


* 0 = NumLock is turned off after logon

* 2 = NumLock is turned on after logon
Note: As always, before making changes to your registry you should always make sure you have a valid backup. In cases where you're supposed to delete or modify keys or values from the registry it is possible to first export that key or value(s) to a .REG file before performing the changes.

4. Close Registry Editor and reboot the computer.

--- End quote ---

Have you tried something like this yet?

Also check here to see if the setting is 0 or 2:

--- ---HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Keyboard\ [InitialKeyboardIndicators]
If you have a 2 in the first key but a 0 in the 2nd one that could be the problem.

jgpaiva:
Interesting... Apparently, the command does have an effect on my computer: the led signaling numlock's state doesn't change anymore. Too bad that numlock's state does :(

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