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How to Fix NumLock Turning Off on Restart on Windows

NumLock key resetting to off every time you restart Windows? Fix NumLock state persistence so it stays on at boot and login.

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Complete symptoms, causes, and step-by-step solutions

Symptoms

You might be experiencing this problem if you notice:

  • •NumLock off after every restart
  • •NumLock turns off at the login screen
  • •NumLock on in BIOS but off when Windows loads
  • •Fast Startup disabling NumLock state
  • •NumLock off after waking from sleep
  • •Number pad not working until manually pressing NumLock

Common Causes

  • ⚠BIOS setting not preserving NumLock state
  • ⚠Windows login screen resetting NumLock
  • ⚠Fast Startup not saving keyboard state
  • ⚠Registry value for initial keyboard indicators incorrect
  • ⚠Multiple keyboard profiles conflicting
  • ⚠Windows Update resetting the NumLock registry key

Solutions

Solution 1: Fix via Registry

  1. 1Press Windows + R, type regedit
  2. 2Navigate to: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Keyboard
  3. 3Find "InitialKeyboardIndicators"
  4. 4Change the value to "2" (NumLock ON)
  5. 5Value meanings: 0 = all off, 2 = NumLock on
  6. 6Restart your computer — NumLock should stay on at login

Solution 2: Enable NumLock in BIOS

  1. 1Restart and enter BIOS (F2/Del/Esc at boot)
  2. 2Look for "NumLock" setting (often under Boot or Advanced)
  3. 3Set it to "On" or "Enabled"
  4. 4Save and exit BIOS
  5. 5This makes NumLock on before Windows even loads
  6. 6Combined with the registry fix, NumLock stays on permanently

Solution 3: Disable Fast Startup

  1. 1Fast Startup can override keyboard state settings
  2. 2Open Control Panel > Power Options
  3. 3Click "Choose what the power buttons do"
  4. 4Click "Change settings that are currently unavailable"
  5. 5UNCHECK "Turn on fast startup"
  6. 6Click Save — restart to test NumLock persistence
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