How to Turn Off Caps Lock Notification in Windows 11 (HP)

Several users have identified that they have found unusual behavior with the latest Windows 11 operating system when they pressed the “Caps Lock” and don’t know what exactly went wrong. After a thorough research we came to know that there are two reasons you might see “Caps Lock On” and “Num Lock On” pop up on your HP laptop on Windows 11:

You might have recently updated Windows 11, including a new feature that shows these notifications.
Or you accidentally hit the “Caps Lock” key and typed in ALL CAPS without realizing it and experiencing these indicators.

Both notifications can be a helpful reminder in this case. But you don’t like any of these and want to disable them either way.

In this comprehensive guide, we will show you two methods to turn off the Caps Lock notification in Windows 11 or Windows 10 for your HP laptop: managing the “HP System Event Utility” and using the “Registry Editor”.

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Method 1: Editing the Registry to Turn Off Caps Lock Notification in Windows 11 on HP Laptop

The first way to disable the Caps Lock indicator involves tweaking the Windows 11 Registry. It stores many settings, including those for notifications. This method makes changes in the Registry to control the Caps Lock pop-up. However, it’s important to be careful when making these changes. If you’re not comfortable with it, you can move on to the next GUI-based method “HP System Event Utility”.

Here’s how you can edit Registry to turn off the Windows 11 caps lock indicator:

Back Up Your Registry (Essential Step)
Making changes to the Registry files can create problems, so it’s important to back it up first. So that you can restore it in case of any issues. To do so, search for “Create a System Restore point” in the Windows search bar and follow the steps to create a backup.
Launch the Registry Editor Press the “Windows key + R” to open the “Run” dialog box. Type “regedit” and press Enter. Then click “Yes“.
Navigate to the HP HotKey Support Key Within the Registry Editor, and carefully navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Hewlett-Packard\HP HotKey Support
Modify the CapsLockOSD Value In the right-hand pane, locate the key named “CapsLockOSD.” Double-click it to edit its value data.
Disable the Notification Change the value data from “1” to “0” and click “OK”. This disables the Caps Lock on-screen display (OSD).
Exit the Registry and Restart Your Computer: For the changes to take effect, restart your HP computer.

Method 2: Managing HP System Event Utility to Disable Caps Lock Notification in Windows 11

Many HP laptops come pre-installed with the HP System Event Utility. This utility can sometimes trigger the Caps Lock notification. Here’s how to manage it:

Temporary Solution:

Open Task Manager: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to launch the Task Manager.
Find HP System Event Utility: Under the “Processes” tab, locate “HP System Event Utility.”
End the Process (Temporary Solution): Right-click on “HP System Event Utility” and select “End task.” This will stop the notification for the current session.

Permanent Solution:

Here are the two solutions that will completely remove the on-screen caps lock indicator in Windows 11 or 10:

Permanent Solution 1:

To prevent the notification from popping up again at startup,

Step 1: Press “Ctrl + Shift + Esc” buttons together and click on the “Startup apps” tab from the left pane.

Step 2: Right-click on “HP System Event Utility” and select “Disable.”

Permanent Solution 2 (Optional):

If you don’t need HP System Event Utility for other functionalities, you can simply uninstall it in the following 3 simple steps:

Step 1: Press the Windows + R button to open the “Run” app.

Step 2: Type “Control Panel” in the Run dialogue box.

Step 3: Now click on “Uninstall a program” Search for the “HP System Event Utility” in the search box, right-click on it, and press “Uninstall”.

Conclusion

Whichever method you choose, you should no longer see the on-screen Caps Lock notification in Windows 11 on your HP device. Now you can type freely without the worry of accidental Caps Lock or fear of appearing again on Windows update!