X75-A Num Lock Change on Boot in Windows 8.1
Hello,
I have an X75-A System and with Windows 8.1 and when it boots clean from the off position, the Num Lock Key is off by default. Is there a way to change that to be on? I didn't see any settings in the BIOS or in searching on the boards, the settings that were suggested (Torn off Fast Save) did not work. I will not change the Registry Entries.
You can bypass the logon screen (and also the lock screen) if you like. We do that on all our PCs.
Otherwise, it's the registry fix that frightens you.
-Jerry
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Fine, and I followed your advice straight away (I posted exactly the same question on the GP Forum) and recived one reply about creating a script and using GP to do something.......
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as my post above dated 10th September states very clearly:
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3. how do I "run it as a logon script via group policy"????
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Control Panel > Power Options > System Settings > Uncheck ( Turn on Fast Startup)
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