Microsoft KB Archive/824555

= NUM LOCK key is turned off in Windows even though the NUM LOCK key is turned on in the System Bios =

Article ID: 824555

Article Last Modified on 2/18/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 6.0
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 6.1
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 6.1.1 Update
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 with Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 with Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 5.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you configure your basic input/output system (BIOS) to start the computer with NUM LOCK turned on, you find that when you start your Windows 2000 or your Windows XP guest operating system, NUM LOCK is turned off.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because Windows XP and Windows 2000 preserve the NUM LOCK state when the user logs off. The status of the NUM LOCK key is specific to each user. By default, NUM LOCK is turned off.



WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, turn NUM LOCK on before you log off the guest operating system. The next time the operating system is started, it restores NUM LOCK to the same state.

Keywords: kbprb KB824555

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