Most users most often have to work with at least two language keyboard layouts on their PC - Cyrillic and Latin. In a normal situation, switching is done without problems by using a keyboard shortcut or by clicking on the corresponding icon on "Toolbars". But sometimes problems may arise with performing these manipulations. Let's figure out what to do if the language on the keyboard on computers with Windows 7 does not change.
All problems with switching keyboard language layouts on a PC can be divided into two large groups: hardware and software. The most common factor in the first group of reasons is a banal key failure. Then you just need to repair it, and if it cannot be repaired, then replace the keyboard as a whole.
We will talk about methods for eliminating breakdowns caused by a software group of factors in this article in more detail. The easiest way to solve the problem, which helps in most cases, is to simply restart the computer, after which, as a rule, changing the keyboard layout starts working again. But if the problem recurs regularly, then restarting the PC every time is quite inconvenient, so this option cannot be called acceptable. Next, we will look at the most commonly used methods for solving the problem of changing the keyboard layout, which will be much more convenient than the specified method.
Method 1: Manually launching the file
The most common reason why the keyboard does not switch is the fact that the system file ctfmon.exe is not running. In this case, it must be activated manually.
There is also a faster option, but which requires memorizing the command.
Thus, any of the two indicated options for manually launching the CTFMON.EXE file does not require restarting the computer, which is much more convenient than completely restarting the system each time.
Method 2: "Registry Editor"
If manually running the CTFMON.EXE file did not help and the keyboard still does not switch, it makes sense to try to solve the problem by editing the system registry. Also, the method indicated below will allow you to eliminate the problem radically, that is, without the need to periodically perform actions to activate the executable file.
Attention! Before performing any procedures to edit the system registry, we strongly recommend that you create a backup copy of it in order to be able to restore its previous state if you perform erroneous actions.
- Call the window "Run" by typing a combination Win+R and enter the expression into it:
- In the opened window "Registry Editor" some changes need to be made. Move to the sections on the left side of the window sequentially "HKEY_CURRENT_USER" And "Software".
- Next, open the thread "Microsoft".
- Now go through the sections one by one "Windows", "CurrentVersion" And "Run".
- After going to the section "Run" right click ( RMB) by its name and select in the menu that opens "Create", and in the additional list click on the item "String parameter".
- On the right side "Editor" The created string parameter is displayed. You need to change his name to "ctfmon.exe" without quotes. The name can be entered immediately after creating the element.
If you clicked somewhere else on the screen, then the name of the string parameter will be saved. Then, to change the default name to the desired name, click on this element RMB and in the list that opens select "Rename".
After this, the field for changing the name will become active again, and you can enter into it:
- Now double click on the specified string parameter.
- In the active field of the window that opens, enter the following expression:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
Then click "OK".
- After this element "ctfmon.exe" with the value assigned to it will be displayed in the list of section parameters "Run". This means that the CTFMON.EXE file will be added to Windows startup. To complete the change procedure, you will need to restart your computer. But this process will only need to be completed once, and not periodically, as was previously the case. Now the CTFMON.EXE file will start automatically when the operating system starts, which means that problems with the inability to change the language keyboard layout should not arise.
You can fix the problem with the inability to change the language layout on a computer with Windows 7 using several methods: simply restarting the PC, manually launching the executable file, and editing the system registry. The first option is very inconvenient for users. The second method is simple, but at the same time does not require restarting the PC every time a problem is detected. The third allows you to solve the problem radically and get rid of the switching problem once and for all. True, it is the most complex of the described options, but with the help of our instructions, even a novice user can master it.
Today, the majority of users around the world use computers running the Windows operating system. Despite the popularity of OSes produced by Microsoft, all sorts of problems and glitches are systematically observed with them. And today we will deal with one of them, which is related to why the language on the computer does not change.
Can't switch language on computer
Often, the occurrence of such a problem is associated with a crash, stop, or all sorts of problems with one of the system processes running in the system. We are talking about the process “crfmon.exe”, which is responsible for the language bar of the Windows system. Very rarely, but most computers experience similar problems. And below we suggest figuring out how to overcome them.
Solution
One of the almost optimal options for solving the problem that has arisen is to reboot the computer. This seems incredible to many users, but “reboot” is one of the main solutions to most problems that arise in the operation of a computer.
If the problem persists after a reboot, you should perform another operation, namely, manually restarting the language bar process. This is done like this:
- Go to the task manager using the shortcut keys CTRL+ALT+DEL, CTRL+SHIFT+DEL, or by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting “Task Manager”.
- Find “exe” in the list of running processes.
- Remove the task from the processes.
- Click "File" and select "Run new task."
- Enter “ctfmon.exe” (without quotes) in the “Open” field and click “OK.”
This way, you can restore the language bar to work, and switching keyboard layouts on your computer will continue to work correctly.
Why doesn't the language on my computer change automatically?
Another question that average users of personal computers and laptops running Windows operating systems also often ask is why their gadgets do not have the ability to automatically switch languages. Indeed, this is a very convenient function that allows you not to be distracted by systematic jumping between Russian and English layouts, but it is not implemented in the standard operating system tools.
However, solving this problem is not difficult, because there is such a program as Prunto Switcher. You can download it from the official Yandex servers, where it is available absolutely free. Once you install the software on your computer, the language will be switched automatically.
Very often, to work on the Internet, you need to switch the on-screen keyboard to English. The most commonly used language on a computer is Russian, but English is often used to work on the Internet. The most basic thing: login and password are entered in Latin characters. But sometimes there are difficulties with switching languages. In such cases, users wonder: why doesn’t the language on the computer change?
How to switch the keyboard to English?
The easiest way is to use the language bar. This method does not require any manipulation. All work is done using the mouse.
- There is a line at the bottom of the screen on which you can see two English letters in the right corner: RU. This means that the Russian language is currently used. You need to click on this sign.
- A mini sign will appear where you need to click on EN (that is, English). Further and further you will continue to write in English.
The same work can be done using the keyboard. For this purpose, key combinations can be used (depending on PC settings): “Ctrl” + “Alt”, “Shift” + “Alt”, “Shift” + “Ctrl”.
If the language does not switch
There are times when the language on the keyboard does not switch. This can happen for several reasons.
- The “Ctrl”, “Alt”, “Shift” keys do not work. You can try to solve a similar problem by restarting your computer. Very often after this everything falls into place.
- You will need to go to “My Computer” - drive C - folder “Windows” - “system32” - file ctfmon.exe. Double-click on it with the left mouse button. In most cases, this solves all problems with switching the keyboard to another language.
If the language on the keyboard does not change because this function is not configured. You will need to right-click on the language symbols on the taskbar. A small list will open where you will need to select “List”. A new window will appear, where the language used is indicated on the left, and next to it is the “Add” button. We click on it. A large list of all possible languages will appear. Among them, you need to select the required one and click “OK”, and then “Apply”.
If the language does not switch because there is no language tray on the taskbar, you need to go to the “Control Panel” and change the viewing area to small icons. Among the computer settings, you need to click on “Regional and Language Options”. Go to the “Languages and Keyboards” tab and click on “Change keyboard. After that, find the required languages, click “OK” and “Apply”.
In the “Language Bar” tab, you need to check the box next to “Pinned to the taskbar”, then “OK” and “Apply”. After this, a language icon will appear in the lower right corner of the taskbar.
Today, dear friends, we will look at a very interesting question that is usually faced by those people who have recently sat down at a computer. We are talking about changing the keyboard layout. A small example so that you understand what we are talking about. Let's say you are typing Russian text and then you need to print the company name in English letters. This is where our advice will come in handy.
It happens again and again that you receive emails that are written in Russian, but which are not readable in any of the Cyrillic encodings. The reason for this is either the sender's email program was not installed correctly, or the email was "recoded" from the post server. The protection tool is “Reanimator” - a program that automatically recovers “dead” emails.
Ways to change the language bar
Let's say you can write in a text document not only in one language, but also mixed texts in many languages. You can ask yourself who needs something. Yes, the answer is obvious. Anyone who is not just a powerful language. With globalization and the associated migration of people, it is becoming more and more every day. The mother tongue or its influence accompanies people in every situation in life, be it “only” communicating with kin in their own country. Welcome to the global world of computer technology and software.
First way
It is not anything complicated. Changing the language is done using. To do this, you need to press one of two possible key combinations:
- SHIFT+ALT
- CTRL+ALT
On some computers the first combination works, on others the second. By the way, a very important point - we are talking about the keys that are located on the left side of the keyboard. Pressing the same buttons on the right side will not change the layout.
The language is spoken by activating the Russian keyboard. In this example, you can also enable other languages. Another example displays Arabic language activation. If you have any questions or requests, please leave us a message. As far as possible, it was quickly answered. When the Start menu is displayed, the System Control sub-right appears on the right side. Click and you will be taken to a new window by selecting the Time, Language and Region submenu. Clicking on the "Change Keyboard and Input Methods" submenu takes you one step further.
You can always change these settings yourself. To do this, find the language bar icon at the bottom of the screen. Right-click on it and select “Options”. A window will appear in front of you in which you need to go to the “Keyboard Switching” tab. Here you can change the keyboard shortcut, as shown in the screenshot:
Setting the display of the language indicator
Change the keyboard and input methods. In the Text Services and Input Languages field, select the General tab if it is not already active. Please make sure you don't catch the "Russian" option. Now you will find Russian language and keyboard symbol in the overview. Back to the Text Services and Input Languages section, click the Language Bar tab and select the Fix for Task List option if it's not already checked.
We'll show you how to change your keyboard language back to German. A key combination, a combination of keys for a specific function, may be handy. However, if you press these keys unintentionally and thus make a difference to the operating system, you are unlikely to be able to undo the action without knowing this shortcut.
Second way
The next method involves using a mouse. In this case, the keyboard is not needed. Look at the bottom of the screen, here you will see a toolbar. On its right side there is a language bar indicator with the inscriptions RU or EN. In some cases, a flag is shown - either Russian or American, respectively. Left-click on the indicator, a window will open in which you can select a layout. It looks like this:
If the shortcut is unintentionally pressed, umlauts no longer work and the keys for special characters are assigned differently. Also, click "Change keyboard and input methods" under the "Time, language and region" section of the system control. In the Keyboards & Languages tab, you can use Change Keyboard to remove and add voice profiles.
The "Language Bar" tab is important: activate "Fix on taskbar" here. In the left pane, click Region & Language. In the right main area, you can select languages by clicking "Add Language". A selection screen will appear that allows you to select the desired language using your mouse. In London and on the other hand, since English has long been considered the international standard language of computer and information technology. Go to the "System Settings" menu and select the "Languages" or "Languages" submenu.
Third way
Finally, you can install a program on your computer that will automatically switch keyboards! Punto Switcher is one of the most ingenious creations for operating systems created in the 21st century. The program works in the background, analyzes the entered characters and, if the combination of characters typed is not typical for a particular language, automatically changes the layout.
You can securely confirm this by clicking the "Install" button. After the update, you will automatically enter the languages menu. . You have successfully changed the language. This means that your system can display menus in English and work with a German keyboard layout.
Quickly switch between activated keyboards
This will, for example, have advantages if you want to write in English. The button also allows you to add new keyboard layouts, for example for Swiss German. However, there are big differences with the keyboard language. In the settings you can activate multiple keyboards, for example one.
If you have written text with an error and have already switched the input language, you can always cancel the action by pressing a specific key (by default it is Pause/Break).
Today the program, once created by independent developers, belongs to the Yandex company. It is distributed completely free of charge. In addition to its main task, Punto Switcher has a number of other features, for example, correcting common typos or even keeping a diary - the diary saves all the texts typed on the keyboard, which jealous men will certainly appreciate.
After a brief explanation of how to activate additional keyboards, you'll learn how to quickly switch between activated keyboards. Now scroll down a little and tap on your keyboard. Already activated keyboards are displayed at the next level. Click "Add Keyboard" to add a new one. You have the opportunity to choose between numerous keyboards. These include, for example, Chinese, Flemish, Hawaiian or Tibetan. To activate it, just a finger on the keyboard is enough.
The reason for adding a new keyboard is that different languages use different symbols. While the French keyboard provides quick access to French accents but looks very familiar, the Arabic characters are a bit more unusual to the layperson. For example, if you write English but have activated the German keyboard, most of the words are displayed as incorrect.
Typing text on a computer containing Russian and English words requires frequent switching of layouts. The default input language can be seen in the language bar, which appears on the taskbar in the lower right corner of the screen.
To switch the language layout while typing, it is not very convenient to use the mouse, so you can use certain key combinations or special programs.
Quickly switch between keyboards
If you have multiple keyboards activated, you will see a new icon on your keyboard - a small globe. The tip on the globe is enough to select a different active keyboard. However, depending on the number of keyboards included, it may take quite a while to find the right one.
Touch and hold the globe for a moment until the list of activated keyboards opens. You can easily switch to another keyboard by clicking on it. Every keyboard is a world of difference, but most of them make it easy to change the language.
Quick navigation through the article
Hotkeys
By default, in order to switch the keyboard to English or another language, the keyboard shortcuts “Ctrl” + “Shift” or “Alt” + “Shift” are used. To set up a keyboard shortcut that will be responsible for changing the language, you must:
- In the window that opens, click on the “Keyboard Options” button and select “Change keyboard shortcuts”;
- Check the box next to the desired combination and click OK.
Keyboard shortcuts for each language
If you use three or more keyboard layout languages for work, you can assign a different combination of the form “Alt” + “Shift” + “number” for each language. To do this you need:
You can have multiple languages on this keyboard. To change it, simply place it in the entry field, press the key to the right of change on the keyboard for a few seconds and we will see the configuration symbol. We will release it and it will allow us to choose whether we want to change the keyboard settings or languages.
If we remove the corresponding field, we can select multiple languages, such as Spanish and English. We already have several languages, now they have to move from one to another. When we have the keyboard on the screen, we will see that the space bar indicates the language we are using. If we press for a few seconds, this panel will allow us to change the keyboard.
- Right-click on the language bar and select “Options” in the context menu;
- In the window that opens, click on the “Keyboard Options” button;
- Uncheck “Switch input languages”;
- Check the “Use keyboard shortcut” checkbox for “Switch to English” “Alt” + “Shift” and select the additional character (1-9, Ё, ~);
- Set shortcuts for other languages.
Mouse switching
Switching the keyboard layout occurs as follows:
The keyboard itself detects the language we write and it creates sentences for us based on the language we use, which is very convenient for mixing languages. You still have to enable the languages we want to use. After that, we select the languages and download the required language packs. On the one hand, this allows us to be in one language or two at the same time. It's interesting that they give us so many options.
First of all, we need to select the languages we want to have. Once there in languages, we let you download languages and use whatever we want. Now you need to configure the languages we want to use. To do this, simply launch your keyboard and hold down Spacebar for a second. We will see the available options.
- You need to left-click on the language indicator;
- Select the desired language from the list that opens.
Adding a language
To add a new keyboard layout you need to:
- Click “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “Language and National Standards” -> “Languages” -> “More details”;
- Click on the “Add” button and select a layout from the proposed list and click “OK”;
Additional programs
To automatically change the layout, you can install additional programs on your computer, which, depending on the characters typed, themselves change the input language. To do this you need:
It is likely that at some point you have experienced that your self-correction of written text is not the best. Additionally, if you're used to writing messages in different languages, say Spanish and English, you know that autocorrect often works even worse.
For example, setting up the keyboard to work in both Spanish and English is relatively easy, and you can even turn on a key so that voice commands can easily work in different languages of your choice. To get started, open your device settings and select “Keyboard & Language,” right under the “Personal” section.
- Download and install the Punto Switcher program on your computer (punto.yandex.ru)
- In the “Punto Switcher” menu, select “General” -> “Layout switching”;
- Select a key to change the alphabet.
When you check the appropriate box, the input language will be displayed on the taskbar as a country flag.
Share this article with friends on social media networks:Sometimes, when working in the Windows operating system, the keyboard layout stops switching - neither through hot keys (Ctrl-Shift, Alt-Shift, etc.), nor through the language bar on the taskbar. Those. - no matter what you choose, there remains one input language, no matter how hard you try. In this case, a reboot solves the problem, but this is just the Windows way - just reboot immediately, it’s good to at least reinstall the system from scratch. In addition, many documents and programs may be open, with which very active work is underway.
Fortunately, the switching is easily restored without an unnecessary reboot.
Sequencing:
- open the folder c:\windows\System32;
- find the file ctfmon.exe;
- let's launch it
or - which is simpler and faster - press the Win-R keys, write c:\windows\System32\ctfmon.exe in the input window, press Enter, eventually switching layouts will be restored.
If after a reboot switching layouts does not work again, there are two solutions.
1. Standard solution - up to windows 7
Click Start, select Run, write regedit in the input line, go to the section in the registry, create a string parameter (REG_SZ) ctfmon.exe, value C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe and reboot the computer - switching layouts will be restored;
2. New solution - for windows 7
Click Start, write Scheduler in the search bar, launch it, find the MsCtfMonitor task in the Microsoft\windows\TextServicesFramework subgroup, which replaced the ctfmon.exe launch, and make sure it is enabled. This task is hidden; to see it, you need to enable the display of hidden tasks in the Scheduler menu. If the task is disabled, turn it on and restart the computer - switching layouts will be restored.
If the Language bar is not displayed, click Start, enter the layout, select change layout, select Change keyboard
Next - Language bar - pinned to the taskbar, click OK on all windows 
The overall result is that switching layouts is easily restored, without reboots and unnecessary hassle. Successful and calm work to everyone! yaromax.blogspot.ru
The keyboard layout does not change - windows (Windows) 8, 7, XP, why does it not switch, it has stopped changing
If this kind of problem occurs, you need to know a few simple steps that will help you change the input language quickly and without much effort.
Causes
In fact, there are many reasons for this problem.
To begin with, we need to consider the main ones:
- one language is set in the settings - this happens when the computer is new and it is configured as standard. In this case, you need to add another language to the layout;
- the keys that are used to switch, namely Shift + Alt, are not programmed to perform this action;
- These keys simply do not work - this is due to the technical ability of the keys, i.e. they simply failed. In this case, in the settings you need to select other keys that will be responsible for switching.
If the keyboard layout does not change, then it will be easier to deal with this problem if the cause of the malfunction is correctly identified.
and what can be done
There is no need to panic in this situation. Naturally, if something interferes with normal work on the computer, then you should not immediately run to the technical service center.
For any operating system there is a procedure that will help solve any problem or almost any one. Let's figure it out.
Don't rush to take any action right away. The system could easily crash, then you just need to restart the computer.
If this procedure does not help, then you need to do the following:
windows 7
The keyboard layout does not change on Windows 7 – don’t worry, it’s easy to fix.
Windows 7 is a more modern version of Windows, so everything is much simpler here:
Video: Keyboard does not switch
windows 8
If the keyboard layout does not change on Windows 8, then there is no need to panic here either. Although the Windows 8 system is more advanced, some problems may occur, and this can be affected either by a system failure or incorrect computer settings.
The interface of this software is slightly different from the usual Windows 7, but it is also easy to use.
To display the language bar you need to:
The language can also be changed manually. To do this you will need to perform 3 steps:
Let's take a closer look at all the necessary steps:
- On the taskbar, click on Settings - change computer settings;
- select Time and language – Languages and regions;
- click on Add a language and select the one you need;
- To add a language pack, you need to select a language. In the window that opens there will be three buttons: Use as main, Options, Delete;
- click Options – Download;
- After downloading, click on the Use as primary button.
Any changed settings will be permanently installed after you log off and start again. Then you can select the desired language by clicking on it with the mouse.
Video: Punto -keyboard switch
The keyboard layout has stopped changing, install Punto Switcher
Punto Switcher is an indispensable program for those who work a lot with text files and type in Russian and English. It is good because it automatically switches from one language to another.
The program is guided by the fact that if the characters you type are not found in any particular language, then it automatically selects the appropriate one.
Everyone has at least once encountered the problem that the printed text was just a set of incomprehensible letters, because the layout was different.
So, if the keyboard layout does not change, then, regardless of the Windows system, the Punto Switcher program will help solve this problem.
Installing this software is very easy. To do this you need:
Digitizing videotapes at home. Found in the article.
Even the smallest problem can make working at a computer less comfortable and cause a lot of inconvenience. But the tips collected in this article will help you cope with this problem, and you will be able to continue your activities without any hindrance.
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When working in Windows, it happens that it is impossible to switch the keyboard layout. The question arises: what to do? Rebooting the system helps, but again the error appears periodically. Even rebooting didn't help me. Without rebooting: look for and run the file:
\windows\System32\ctfmon.exe
If after restarting the PC the layout still does not switch, then the problem is in the registry. How to fix the Windows Registry to restore the functionality of the keyboard “switch”:
- Click the Start button and in the Start Search box type regedit
- right click regedit.exe
- from the context menu, select Run as administrator (if prompted, enter your password)
- in the Registry Editor window, find the section
- select menu Edit -> New -> String parameter
- name the newly created REG_SZ parameter ctfmon.exe
- set the newly created REG_SZ parameter to C:\windows\System32\ctfmon.exe
- (if the operating system is not installed on the C:\ drive, enter the appropriate drive letter)
- close Registry Editor; – for the changes to take effect, restart your PC.
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The input language does not change from Russian to English in windows 7, 8
We mainly use Russian input language and change it to English when we need to enter the mailbox name, password, etc. To perform this operation, a keyboard shortcut is often used, but sometimes the keyboard does not switch to English; we will discuss what to do with this problem in the lesson.
Reasons for not switching languages:
- 1 input language is enabled - if the language bar is not displayed in the tray on Windows 7, 8, it is most likely that one language is set in the settings.
- Hotkeys are not assigned or disabled - traditionally, the change occurs by pressing the Shift + Alt or Shift + Ctrl keys, but other keyboard buttons can be assigned in the options.
- The switch keys do not work - the functionality of the buttons is damaged, in this case you will need to set other combinations or switch the input language with the mouse through the language bar.
Before following the instructions, restart your PC. This may be a failure due to a software installation or update. If the problem remains, then go ahead and fix it.
Adding a language
If you see a language bar on the taskbar in the system tray, then feel free to skip following the instructions in this section. Otherwise, follow these steps:
1. Launch the control panel of windows 7, 8. Switch to large or small icons in the viewing area. Among the components, find and select "Region and Language".
2. Go to the “languages and keyboards” tab. Then click the “change keyboard” button.
3. Pay attention to the number of languages. If one is “Russian”, then click the “add” button.
4. In the huge list, find the “English (USA)” language and click the plus sign in front of it. There are 2 items available here.
Click on the plus sign of 1 item. Select the US checkbox to assign the classic English layout. If you use manual touch input, expand section 2 and check the handwriting recognition option - Ink Correction. Next, click OK.
5. Now English should appear next to Russian. From the list above, select the default language that will be in effect after windows starts. Click the “apply” button and check the changes. If even now the keyboard does not switch from Russian to English, then take the steps below.
Setting hotkeys
Go to the “languages and text input services” window, which you will reach by following steps 1 and 2 above. Go to the “keyboard switching” tab. Look at what actions you have and whether keyboard shortcuts are assigned to them. I have “no” everywhere, because of this the keyboard does not switch and the input language does not change.
To assign buttons, click on “switch language”, then “change keyboard shortcut”. In the window, set the input language to change from the 3 available options:
- Ctrl + Shift
- Alt (left) + Shift
- E, accent mark (above Tab)
I chose option 2, it is more convenient for me. Select your combination, click OK in this and the previous window.
You can also set hotkeys for a specific language. Select, for example, English and click “change keyboard shortcut”. The image has the Ctrl + 1 buttons assigned, assign your values and click OK.
If the input language does not change after the steps taken, check the functionality of the buttons. Launch the on-screen keyboard and click the destination buttons in sequence. A change in the color of a key indicates its serviceability.
In the language settings in the language bar tab, make sure the option to pin to taskbar is checked. This will help you switch the language from Russian to English using your mouse. Click OK.
Now you know why the keyboard does not switch to English, and what to do in this situation. Recommendations work 90% of the time, with the exception of faulty keys and damage to the text service.
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What to do if the keyboard layout on your computer does not change
Quite often, Windows users encounter all sorts of problems that complicate their work on the computer. In particular, we will look at the issue of when the keyboard does not switch the language. Solving the problem is not difficult, but first you must find out what the problem is.
Reasons for not switching layouts:
1. If the language bar is not displayed in the tray, then probably only one keyboard language is installed in the settings;
2. Traditionally, switching languages occurs using the key combination Shift+Alt or Ctrl+Alt. It is possible that the system is configured with a completely different combination;
3. Windows system crash. If any problems occur in the system, this may affect the switching of languages.
4. Damage to keyboard keys.
Ways to solve the problem.
1. Restart your computer. Failure to switch layouts could result from a system failure or a conflict between some applications. Often in such cases, a simple reboot will fix the problem.
2. If you can’t switch the language using either hotkeys or the language bar in the tray, try opening the C:\windows\System32 folder and running the ctfmon.exe file.
3. If only one language is displayed in the language bar, open “Control Panel” and write “Region and Language” in the search bar.
After opening the result, go to the “Languages and Keyboards” tab, and then select “Change Keyboard”.
Pay attention to the number of installed languages. If only Russian is listed, then click the “Add” button and select “English, USA” from the list. Save your changes.
4. To test your keyboard shortcuts, you must also go to the Regional and Language Options menu and go to the Switch Keyboards tab. Pay attention to what combinations you have assigned to actions.
If in the “Switch input language” action you have “No” or another combination, select it with a mouse click and select “Change keyboard shortcut”.
Enter the desired combination and save the changes.
5. If none of the methods brought the desired result, the problem may be hidden in a damaged registry.
To restore the registry, open the Run window using the Win+R keys and enter the regedit command into the window.
The registry will start, on the left side of which you need to navigate to the following directory:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Right-click the “Run” section and open “Create” – “Stock parameter” in the context menu.
In the parameter column, enter the name ctfmon.exe, and in the “Value” column, enter the path to the parameter: C:\windows\System32\ctfmon.exe. Save the changes and restart your computer.
6. Finally, the problem may be damaged keys. To check this, open Start and select On-Screen Keyboard from the search.
Type keys on your physical keyboard that switch the language. If the buttons you pressed appear in white on the on-screen keyboard, the keyboard is working properly.
Open the "Languages and Text Input Services" window in the "Language Bar" tab and make sure that "Pinned to taskbar" is checked in the "Language Bar" section. This will allow you to switch languages via the icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
