This forces Num Lock to be enabled when the virtual machine boots, regardless of the host’s current state.
smbios.reflectHost = "TRUE"
: Users relying on the numeric keypad for login credentials need it active immediately at the login screen. This forces Num Lock to be enabled when
The primary virtual machine setting that allows you to control the status of the Num Lock key on boot is typically found within the or through Hypervisor-specific configuration parameters . Because virtual machines emulate physical hardware, the "hardware" state of Num Lock is often managed before the guest operating system even begins to load. Primary Virtual Machine Settings by Platform
You must add or modify the bios.forceSetupOnce or specifically the svga.autoDetect settings, but the direct control for Num Lock is: Depending on which virtualization software you are using,
Controlling the Num Lock key on boot can save you time and reduce frustration when working with VMs. Here are a few scenarios where this setting is particularly useful:
: If a password contains numbers, an unexpected "Off" state can lead to failed login attempts and account lockouts. the specific "setting" varies:
Depending on which virtualization software you are using, the specific "setting" varies: