Windows 10: Strange issue using NUM LOCK

Discus and support Strange issue using NUM LOCK in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I am having this frustrating issue on my desktop computer where my active application crashes when I try and type numbers using the number pad with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/justkevinmanley, Nov 17, 2020.

  1. /U/JUSTKEVINMANLEY
    /u/justkevinmanley Win User

    Strange issue using NUM LOCK


    I am having this frustrating issue on my desktop computer where my active application crashes when I try and type numbers using the number pad with numlock turned on. If I type fidgets into fields, text entry, anything, it freezes the app. The only solution is to close out of the software and while it sometimes gives me the prompt to save the document when I try to close the window, I can't interact with the button to hit save.

    I have tried searching tons of places to see if anyone else has experienced this or has a solution.

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    /u/justkevinmanley, Nov 17, 2020
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  2. KRIS VER
    Kris Ver Win User

    NUM Lock issue

    Hi Karl,

    The status of the NUM LOCK key is specific for each user, and NUM LOCK is disabled by default. If you want the NUM LOCK key enabled for use before a user presses CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on, you must use Registry Editor to change the default behavior.

    To enable NUM LOCK before a user logs on, follow these steps:

    • Run Registry Editor.
    • Move to HKEY_USERS\.Default\Control Panel\Keyboard.
    • Change the value for InitialKeyboardIndicators from 0 to 2.

    IMPORTANT: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these
    steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article
    in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: How to back up and restore the registry in Window.


    Kindly update us with the result.
     
    Kris Ver, Nov 17, 2020
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  3. SRIMADHWA B
    Srimadhwa B Win User
    Num Lock issue on Windows 10

    Hi,

    I realize that you are facing issues with the Num Lock on your PC. I will try to help you with this issue.

    You may plug in an external keyboard to the PC to check if the Num Lock issue reoccurs. You may also want to use the on-screen keyboard to check if that helps.

    Follow these steps to launch the On-screen keyboard:


    • Press Windows key + R to get the run window.

    • Type “osk” and hit enter to launch the On-screen keyboard and check if this helps.

    Keep us informed to help you further.
     
    Srimadhwa B, Nov 17, 2020
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  4. PATRICIAHEUSMANN
    PatriciaHeusmann Win User

    Strange issue using NUM LOCK

    Num lock key issue

    I read through the list but don't find a useable answer. I can't get the num lock indicator on my keyboard after updating to Windows 10. More than frustrating - I have been locked out of almost all my websites because I can't tell when num lock is on.
    HELP
     
    PatriciaHeusmann, Nov 17, 2020
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