Windows 11 Numlock On Startup New!
Find InitialKeyboardIndicators . Double-click it and change the "Value data" to 2 .
If you are tired of manually pressing the key every time you boot up your computer to enter your PIN or password, you are not alone. By default, many computers ship with NumLock disabled in the BIOS/UEFI or configured incorrectly in the Windows Registry. windows 11 numlock on startup
If you are uncomfortable editing the registry manually, you can create a simple script to do it for you. Find InitialKeyboardIndicators
Windows 11 uses a feature called "Fast Startup" which essentially hibernates the kernel session rather than performing a full shutdown. This means Windows remembers the state of your keys (including NumLock) from your last session. By default, many computers ship with NumLock disabled
It’s disappointing that in 2024, Windows 11 still buries this basic functionality. The registry method works, but average users shouldn’t need to edit the registry for a simple keyboard setting.