Symptoms
I cannot use Num Lock in a Windows virtual machine though it works fine on the Mac side.
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Cause
NUM pad is disabled on your keyboard.
Num Lock is not activated for your Windows virtual machine in Parallels Desktop menu.
Ease of Access Windows settings
Resolution
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To enable NUM pad in Windows, use NUM key, or clear key (on some keyboards).
- On Mac menu bar find Parallels Desktop
> go to Devices menu > Keyboard > select NumLock option.
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Disable Ease of Access settings by going to Start menu > Settings > Ease of Access > Interaction: Keyboard > make sure Use Sticky Keys, Use Toggle Keys and Use Filter Keys options are turned off.
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