Thread: How do I set Numeral Lock ON during Computer Startup? - Other Notebook PC questions - HP Support Forum

To CH3COOH    I went through the same items with Microsoft's guidance and came out with the same result.  HP has done something with their software to screw up laptops with numeric key pads.  I am going to HP for help.  My new G70T's Num Lock does NOT operate in accordance with HP's instruction manuals.   I had the same problem on my new G70T with VISTA before I upgraded to Windows 7.   Bob in PGI  

Fairefriend:   I did try your suggestion but it didn't resolve my problem. My numeric keypad does work and can be toggled on and off using the num lock key. My problem is that I cannot set the computer to boot up with num lock on and active.   Your issue may be related to your computer not recognizing that you have a 101/102 key keyboard. I'd suggest you check -   Go to Control Panel. On Upper Right hand side set 'View By...

You might be able to set this option in the system bios  

I don't have an answer to the number lock issue, but in reference to the touchpad and using usb mouse_you have a button next to the touchpad light to turn it off/on.  

I recently upgraded to Windows 7 and had the problem of my numeric key pad would not work AFTER start up. It worked for me to enter my password but once windows started it would not. My husband and I spent over 2 hours online with HP customer service "chat' and tried all of their ideas, including hard reset and upgrading all drivers and nothing worked.  My husband found a message here on the swame problem but with VISTA and I...