Help with windows 8.1 numberlock
Help with windows 8.1 numberlock
Hello, Your Dell Inspiron 15 7000 series is working well, but the number-lock feature isn’t turning off automatically. You’ve already tried a couple of methods—using regedit and checking BIOS—but it seems those options don’t exist in your system. Have you considered resetting the BIOS settings or contacting Dell support for further assistance?
It's frustrating because I have many digits in my login password.
I notice certain BIOS settings that could disable numlock. I’m puzzled about why top row numbers aren’t an option. I suspect there might be a more direct method—checking Dell’s hidden BIOS if available. Typically used for fan control and throttling, it’s worth exploring: after loading the system, press Fn + Shift and use the top row keys (1, 5, 3, 2, 4) while holding Fn + Shift. The lock light will flash until you power off completely and restart. A reboot won’t help. Instead, try pressing Fn + R to open the BIOS screen. The Esc key will return you to your Windows session. If you can’t locate it, use Fn + T or Fn + any key to see if Dell added a hidden menu. When playing music during this process, expect brief interruptions of 1-2 seconds as the system enters the hidden BIOS. After exiting, playback should resume normally and return to Windows.