Article ID: 188416
Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q188416
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SYMPTOMS
When your Windows 98-based computer resumes from standby mode, you may notice that the NUM LOCK indicator light on your keyboard may not light, although the NUM LOCK key may still work correctly.
CAUSE
This issue can occur if your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) does not respond correctly to Windows 98's instruction to relight the NUM LOCK key.
RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, press the NUM LOCK key twice. To resolve this issue, contact the manufacturer of your computer's motherboard to inquire about the availability of an updated BIOS that resolves this issue.
MORE INFORMATION
This issue only affects the functionality of the NUM LOCK key.
Additional query words: HWMOUSE 98 95 w98standby
Keywords: kbprb kbui KB188416
