In Windows 10, the Num Lock is turned off by default on the Login screen, i.e. when you sign to your account. This can be frustrating for users like me who use a PIN to sign in. When the Num Lock is off, the numeric keypad functions as an arrow pad, and we can also use other functions, such as Page Up and Page Down. But there is a registry trick that enables Num Lock at sign-in. So, without wasting time, let us start the tutorial:
- Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows key+R. Alternatively, right-click the start button and select Run.
- Type in regedit and press OK.
- On the next window that opens, navigate to the following Path:
HKEY_USERS.DEFAULTControl PanelKeyboard
- Now on the right-hand side, right-click InitialKeyboardIndicators and click Modify. It would have a value of 2147483648.
- Change the value to 2, and the Num Lock should be enabled by default at the sign-in.
Alternatively, if you find it difficult, just run the following file and press Yes when prompted:
To restore defaults, you can use the following:
All credits to Shawn Brink for the tutorial, which enables Num Lock at Login screen on Windows 11
