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In Windows 11, is it possible to permanently disable the Num Lock key on the numeric keypad?
Due to the keyboard layout, I often accidentally press the Num Lock key while typing. I’d like to permanently disable the Num Lock key or find another way to completely disable its toggle function to prevent accidental presses.
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Restart your PC and enter BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing Del, F2, or Esc during startup).
Hi, Windows does not provide a simple built-in setting to disable only the Num Lock key. The friendliest option is PowerToys Keyboard Manager, where you can remap Num Lock to nothing or another key. A registry Scancode Map can also work, but I would only use that if you are comfortable reversing the change.
