Desktop - Win 10 - Num Lock Issue

totalgadget on 14/01/2017 - 11:24
Last edited 14/01/2017 - 21:26

For Win 10 , Desktop PC strange problem of num lock is getting disable automatically.

Initially i thought hardware problem and changed the KB but the same problem persists.

I looked into forums changed the reg, used virtual keyboard and enabled it, removed kb properties from device manager and reinstalled the drivers etc but still the problem persists.

I mean it will work temporary after i enabled it and again the same problem.

I tried many solutions suggested in forums but they works only for some time before reverting back.

If I do a fresh install will this resolve the problem?

Any body has found any solution or at least easier way to enable it again like a shortcut to create. This is for my friend parents pc and they are old are struggling with need to change setting everytime

Please suggest and thanks in advance.

Update

I found out the root cause. In the ease of access for mouse it is selected use numerice keypad to move mouse around the screen.

Problem is after selecting off and restart until start screen it works. After entering pin to login the num lock is disables and settings are reverted back.

Is there a way to save this setting even after restart? I checked the BIOS, Regedit options.

Alternatively is there a way to enable it all time using any hot keys?

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Comments

  • Peace Maker on 14/01/2017 - 11:32
    +2

    I have the same issue. Most things Microsoft do that annoy consumers are actually done on purpose and not easily reversed. They seem intent on destroying their brand.

  • Cheap Charlie on 14/01/2017 - 12:10

    Alternatively you could order a [numerical keyboard] for $4 or $5 is you have a spare USB.
    Not ideal but a workaround nevertheless

  • wombok2 on 14/01/2017 - 12:19
    +1

    Not sure if you tried this, but this seemed to work for me(assuming you have login screen at startup)

    Turn on your PC and when it goes into the login screen, turn on num keys then restart the PC(don't login).

    or

    Turn on your PC and when it goes into the login screen, turn on num keys then shutdown the PC then manually turn back on(don't login).

    I remember having the same problem and the above worked for me.(Occasionally it 'forgets' but most of the time my numlock stays now)

  • scrimshaw on 14/01/2017 - 12:41
    +2

    You can use AutoHotkey for this kind of problem.
    https://autohotkey.com/
    In case you do not know what it is, it is an automation software where you can write scripts and tell the computer what to do. It is usually used for repetitive tasks or macros, as we usually call it.

    You should be able to create a script with AutoHotkey that will run once and enable the numlock key. The method for this is simply

    setNumlockState

    and telling AHK that you wish for it to be turned on, simply typing the value

    ,on

    So in Auto hotkey, you would write the following script

    #installkeybdhook
SetNumLockState,On
SetNumLockState,AlwaysOn
return

    You can also set it to run as a scheduled task in Task scheduler in windows — with the conditions that it runs once on startup and this should solve your problem.

  • doofus on 14/01/2017 - 12:47
    +1

    Usually it's a BIOS option too… It's worth a look.

  • scupper on 15/01/2017 - 00:45

    Do you use virtual machines? Windows tends to turn off numlock whenever I use a Windows VM.

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