{"id":55765,"date":"2026-11-03T23:37:32","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T02:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/?p=55765"},"modified":"2026-11-03T23:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T02:37:32","slug":"num-lock-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertrend.info\/en\/bloq-num-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Num Lock in Windows 11: Three ways to activate it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Num Lock always on in Windows 11: options<\/h2>\n
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Does the numeric keypad appear disabled every time you turn on your computer?<\/strong> In Windows 11, you can try to preserve Num Lock through startup settings, the Windows Registry, or, on some computers, a BIOS\/UEFI option. The solution depends on... when it is deactivated<\/strong>: before logging in, after entering Windows, or only after turning off the PC.<\/p>\n

There is no universal setting that guarantees Num Lock will work on all keyboards and devices. Below you will find specific procedures, their limitations, and how to verify the results without modifying more settings than necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Before you begin: check where Num Lock is turned off<\/h2>\n

The key Blog Number<\/strong> The numeric keypad alternates between entering numbers and other functions, depending on the device's design. Some laptops don't have a separate numeric keypad or require a combination with the numeric key. Fn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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  1. Credit Blog Number<\/strong> Press it once and type several numbers from the numeric keypad into a text field to confirm that it works.<\/li>\n
  2. Restart Windows and see if the key is enabled. on the login screen<\/strong> and after logging into your account.<\/li>\n
  3. Turn the device completely off, turn it back on, and compare the result with the restart.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    What happens<\/th>\nWhat to check first<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    It deactivates after shutting down, but not upon restarting.<\/td>\nQuick Start and Shutdown Behavior<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    It is disabled before logging in<\/td>\nInitial Registry Configuration<\/a> and, if available, BIOS\/UEFI.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    It works at login, but not on the desktop<\/td>\nAccount preferences, startup apps, and accessibility.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    The numeric keys move the pointer<\/td>\nConfiguration Mouse keys<\/strong> in Accessibility.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    1. Disable Fast Startup in Windows 11<\/span><\/h2>\n

    He Quick Start<\/strong> It saves part of the system state to speed up the next startup after the computer is shut down. In certain configurations, this function may affect how the numeric keypad state is recovered. It is not mandatory to deactivate it<\/strong>It's worth trying this method if the problem appears after To switch off<\/em>but not after Restart<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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    Technical data:<\/strong> Microsoft indicates that Fast Startup does not apply to the command Restart<\/strong>Therefore, if Num Lock also turns off after restarting, this option alone probably won't solve the problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    1. Open the control Panel<\/strong> from Windows search.
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