My NumPad/KeyPad is not working, what should I do?

If your NumPad/KeyPad is not working, try the suggestions below:

  • Make sure that the NumLock key is enabled. If pressing the key once doesn’t enable NumLock, press and hold the key for five seconds.

  • Verify that the correct keyboard layout is selected in Windows Settings and that the layout matches your keyboard.

  • Try enabling and disabling other toggle keys such as Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, and Insert while checking if the number keys work on different apps or programs.

  • Disable Turn on Mouse Keys:

    1. Open the Ease of Access Center — click the Start key, then click Control Panel > Ease of Access and then Ease of Access Center.

    2. Click Make the mouse easier to use.

    3. Under Control the mouse with the keyboard, uncheck Turn on Mouse Keys.

  • Disable Sticky Keys, Toggle Keys & Filter Keys:

    1. Open the Ease of Access Center — click the Start key, then click Control Panel > Ease of Access and then Ease of Access Center.

    2. Click Make the keyboard easier to use.

    3. Under Make it easier to type, make sure all checkboxes are unchecked.

  • Verify the product or receiver is connected directly to the computer and not to a hub, extender, switch, or something similar.

  • Make sure the keyboard drivers are updated. Click here to learn how to do this in Windows.

  • Try using the device with a new or different user profile.

  • Test to see if the mouse/keyboard or receiver on a different computer.

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