How to Enable/Disable Numlock at Windows 11 Startup

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Enabling/Disabling Numlock at Windows 11 Startup

You can configure Windows 11 to enable or disable the Num Lock key at startup through the system's BIOS or by editing the Windows Registry. Here's how to do it:

Using BIOS Settings:

Restart your computer.

During the boot process, you'll see a message that briefly mentions how to enter the BIOS setup. It's typically one of the function keys (F2, F10, F12, or Del). Press the specified key to enter the BIOS setup.

Navigate through the BIOS settings. The exact steps and options may vary depending on your computer's manufacturer and BIOS version.

Look for an option related to the Num Lock key. It might be called "Num Lock State," "Boot Num Lock," or something similar. Enable or disable this option as needed.

Save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. Typically, you can do this by pressing a key like F10, then confirm the changes when prompted.

Your computer will restart, and the Num Lock state will be set according to your BIOS configuration.

Using Windows Registry:

Press "Win + R" to open the Run dialog.

Type "regedit" and press "Enter" to open the Windows Registry Editor.

Navigate to the following Registry key:

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Keyboard

In the right pane, find the entry named "InitialKeyboardIndicators."

Double-click on "InitialKeyboardIndicators" to edit its value.

Set the value data as follows:

To enable Num Lock at startup, set the value data to "2."

To disable Num Lock at startup, set the value data to "0."

Click "OK" to save the changes.

Close the Registry Editor.

After making these changes, Windows 11 will enable or disable the Num Lock key at startup according to your configuration. Be cautious when editing the Windows Registry, as incorrect changes can cause system issues.

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