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Num Lock Won’t Stay on: How to Fix It in 6 Ways

Outdated Windows can prevent the Num Lock key from staying on

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Updated onOctober 3, 2024

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When the Num Lock key won’t stay on, it’s usually caused by Windows’ Fast Startup feature.

Other common causes included outdated Windows versions, and external device interference (such as keyboards), and misconfigurations in theBIOS.

Following the steps below you should be able to fix this Num Lock issue in just a few minutes.

What can I do if the Num Lock won’t stay on?

First, try to disconnect any external devices andrestart your PC in safe mode. If NumLock is still not staying on, follow the advanced troubleshooting steps below.

1. Disable fast startup

Disabling Fast startup allows Windows to start its components properly before starting up.

2. Update Windows OS

Updating your OS can fix bugs affecting your PC and causing the Num Lock not to stay on.

If you encounter issues with the Windows update, check our guide onfixing Windows updates & security issueson your PC.

3. Update your keyboard driver

Updating your keyboard driver can fix any problems or bugs plaguing it. If you can’t go with the steps above, check otherways to update driverson Windows 11.

4. Enable the Registry key

Using the Registry Editor allows you to edit the keyboard registry keys, helping it to function.

5. Turn off the Mouse key

6. Run the keyboard troubleshooter

Many users have reported that this helped them fix the problem with the Num Lock not staying on.

Alternatively, you can read aboutwhat to do if the number pad is not workingin Windows 10/11.

Likewise, we have a detailed guide onhow to fix keyboard beeping when typingon your PC.

Please leave your suggestions or questions in the comments section below.

Num Lock Won’t Stay on: How to Fix It in 6 Ways#

What can I do if the Num Lock won’t stay on?#

1. Disable fast startup#

2. Update Windows OS#

3. Update your keyboard driver#

4. Enable the Registry key#

5. Turn off the Mouse key#

6. Run the keyboard troubleshooter#