gui.sendNumLockKeys = "TRUE" Why It Matters Controlling the Num Lock status at boot is more than a convenience; it is a workflow necessity for several reasons: Data Entry Efficiency: Users who rely on the ten-key pad for numeric input need the keys to be active immediately upon reaching the login screen. Password Accuracy: If a user’s password contains numbers and they use the keypad, an "off" status can lead to failed login attempts and account lockouts. Host-Guest Synchronization: Without this setting, the virtual machine may "drift" from the physical keyboard's actual state, causing frustration when switching between the host OS and the guest VM. Implementation Across Platforms VirtualBox: You can set this via the command line using
: For managed environments, the PowerShell property BiosNumLock can be used to set the initial state of the keyboard for the virtual machine. Why This Setting Matters Implementation Across Platforms VirtualBox: You can set this
Depending on which virtualization software you are using, the specific "setting" varies: the specific "setting" varies: