How to Enable the NUM LOCK Key for the Logon Screen

• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0

SUMMARY

The status of the NUM LOCK key is specific for each user, and it is disabled by default. If you want the NUM LOCK key enabled for use before a user presses CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on, you must use Registry Editor to change the default behavior.

MORE INFORMATION

To enable NUM LOCK before a user logs on, use the steps below.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

1. Run Registry Editor(Regedt32.exe).



2. Navigate to HKEY_USERS\.Default\Control Panel\Keyboard.



3. Change the value for InitialKeyboardIndicators from 0 to 2.

Additional query words: registry numlock

Keywords          : kbenv ntregistry 
Version           : winnt:3.5,3.51,4.0
Platform          : winnt 
Issue type        : kbhowto 

Last Reviewed: May 6, 1999