4 Ways to Fix Number Pad Not Working on Keyboard in Windows 11

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Turn off Mouse Keys

When you enable mouse keys on Windows 11, you can use the numeric keypad to move your mouse pointer. However, this can cause the number pad to not work properly on your Windows 11 device. So, here’s how you can disable mouse keys.

Step 1:Use the Windows + I key to openSettingsand go toAccessibility. Click onMouse.

Step 2:Disable theMouse keystoggle.

Fix 2: Update Keyboard Drivers

The latest Windows 11 update might have developed incompatibility with your device’s keyboard drivers. You need to download the latest keyboard drivers to ensure it stays compatible. Follow the steps below to do it.

Step 1:OpenDevice Managerand click onKeyboards. Right-click yourkeyboardand selectUpdate driver.

Step 2:SelectSearch automatically for drivers. Wait for the driver updates to install and check.

Fix 3: Run Keyboard Troubleshooter

If the number pad has stopped working suddenly, you can run the keyboard troubleshooter and fix the issue. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand go toSystem. SelectTroubleshootand click onOther troubleshooters.

Step 2:Go to Keyboard and click onRun. Wait for the troubleshooter to run and check the results.

Fix 4: Reinstall Keyboard Drivers

If you didn’t find any update for the keyboard’s drivers, then you can reinstall the ones on your computer. First, you’ll need to uninstall the old keyboard drivers and reinstall the latest ones again. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:OpenDevice Managerand click onKeyboards. Right-click yourkeyboardand selectUninstall device.

Confirm when prompted. Then,restart your computerand the system will reinstall the required drivers. Once done, try using the number pad again to check.

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Last updated on 19 August, 2024

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