Used Num Locks Always On for Windows?


Editors’ Review

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This background utility ensures Num Lock remains active on Windows PCs. It automatically re-enables Num Lock if it's turned off, providing a consistent input experience.
  • Pros

    • Keeps Num Lock permanently enabled.
    • Runs silently in the background.
    • Automated functionality on startup.
    • Simple deployment via startup folder.
    • Requires minimal system resources.
  • Cons

    • Not suitable for laptops without a dedicated keypad.
    • No user interface for control.
    • Relies on .Net 4.0 framework.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server
Additional Requirements
.Net 4.0
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
305
Downloads Last Week
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Keep Num Lock always on.
Simply place the NumLocksAlwaysON.exe file into any computers all users start up folder and every time the PC is started and logged in this application will be running silently in the background. If for whatever reason the Num Locks gets turn off this application will turn it back on.There is no user interface. Requires .Net 4.0Every 8 seconds the num locks status is checked, and changed if needed.Great for desktop workstations and serversNOT great for laptops without dedicated 10 key keypads. Without dedicated keypads laptops share the letters with the numbers when num locks is on.The all users start up folder is different from XP to Vista/7 Windows XP = C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup Windows Vista/7 = C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

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