Archived Why do computers automatically enable Numlock when booting? (askgoat)
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Archived Why do computers automatically enable Numlock when booting? (askgoat)
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[–] Stavon 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Because BIOS manufacturers assume most people want it that way it's enabled by default. On most computers you can set it in the BIOS and the OS can override that setting later.