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Fix number pad not working in Windows 10: Many users report that after upgrading to Windows 10, the number keys or number pad does not work, but the problem can be fixed through simple troubleshooting steps. Now, the number keys that we are talking about are not the numbers at the top of the alphabets on the QWERTY computer keyboard, but rather the dedicated number pad on the right side of the keyboard.

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Now there is no particular reason that could cause number keys not working in Windows 10 after update. But first you need to enable the number pad function in Windows 10 and then you need to follow the tutorial to fix the problem. So without giving up time, let's see how to fix the number pad not working in Windows 10 with the help of the troubleshooting tutorial listed below.

The numeric keypad does not work in Windows 10 [SOLVED]

Make sure to create a restore point in case something goes wrong.

Method 1: enable the numeric keypad

1.Type control in Windows search and then click Control Panel To open it.

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2.Now click Ease of access posteriormente haga clic en Centro de accessibility.

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3.Low Access Center, click «Makes keyboard use easier".

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4.First, uncheck the option "Activate mouse keys"And then uncheck"Turn on the toggle keys by holding down the NUM LOCK key for 5 seconds".

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5. Click Apply followed by OK.

6. Restart your computer to save the changes.

Method 2: turn on the Num Lock key

If he Num Lock key is disabled then you won't be able to use the dedicated number pad on your keyboard, so enabling Num Lock seems to fix the problem.

On the numeric keypad, find the Num Lock or NumLk button, just press it once to enable the numeric keypad. Once Num Lock is on, you will be able to use the numbers on the keyboard's numeric keypad.

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(*10*)Method 3: Disable Use the numeric keypad to move the mouse option

1.Press Windows key + I to open Settings and then click Ease of access.

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2.In the menu on the left, click Mouse.

3. Make sure to disable the switch for «Use the numeric keypad to move the mouse around the screen.«

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4.Close everything and restart your computer.

Method 4: perform a clean boot

A veces, el software de terceros puede acceder en conflicto con Windows y causar el problema. Con la finalidad de Fix number pad not working in Windows 10, you must perform a clean boot on your computer and then try to enter the numeric keypad again.

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That's all you have with success Fix number pad not working in Windows 10 But if you still have any questions regarding this guide, feel free to ask in the comments section.