On the screen, it can be easily restored. Depending on your operating system installed on your computer, there may be several options for solving the problem. We will talk about each of them in more detail in this article.
The language display function can be turned on and off at the request of the PC owner (it is activated by default). Of course, it is more convenient for users when the panel is constantly present on the screen. If suddenly it disappeared from you, then most likely you moved it with your inaccurate actions with the mouse or in some other way. There is also an option that the settings failed, and therefore the parameters were knocked down. Be that as it may, restoring the dashboard is quite simple. Let's look at what needs to be done for each of the OS versions.
Instruction
If in Windows XP:
- Right click on an empty space.
- Select "Toolbar".
- In the menu that opens, check the box next to "Language bar".
There is also a second way to customize the icon on the screen:
- Go to the "Control Panel" (via the "Start" menu).
- Next, among the list of all parameters, select "Regional and Language Options".
- In the window that opens, make the "Languages" tab active.
- AT this section settings, you can set which language will be used by default, and key combinations to change the language.
- We click on the "Details" section and call the "Language bar" item.
- Opposite the section of the same name, check the box.
In addition, you can choose how the icon will look like - in the form of letters (ie: RU or EN) or in the form of flags. If in Windows 7 or Vista, then the steps to return it will be as follows:
- We go to the "Control Panel".
- Next, we visit the same section - "Language and Regional Standards".
- Select the "Language" tab, then click on the "Details" link.
- Select "Pinned to taskbar".
If the language bar disappeared in Windows 8
In this operating system, the icon is present on the screen by default, and removing it from there is quite problematic. However, some users manage to do this. To restore it, you have to:
- Click on the taskbar.
- In the window that opens, select the "Notification area" section.
- When you click on the "Settings" button, a list of applications opens, which are displayed in the lower right corner.
- We are interested in the link located at the bottom of the list, called "Enable system icons."
- We click on it and we see the list again, in which there is the item we need "Display input indicator".
- Select "On".
This is how you can restore the icon on the screen if you have lost the language bar. It is necessary so that when entering information it is more convenient to navigate and save time by typing. We hope that the information received will be useful to you. Using them, you can solve such a problem on your personal computer at any time!
Sometimes while working on the computer, we notice that the icon of the selected language disappears. This causes serious inconvenience, because. The only way to find out the current keyboard layout is through direct data entry. Fortunately, there are several ways to fix the problem. Let's see how to restore the language bar in Windows 7.
How to fix?
On the this moment There are three ways to solve the problem. Let's analyze each of them in detail.
Change language settings
In most cases, this method is sufficient. Do the following:
After that, the problem should be resolved. If nothing happened, go to the next step.
Enable Task Scheduler
Sometimes due to system failures are disabled windows services responsible for work individual modules operating system. To enable them you need:
After turning on the PC Language bar should be present in the usual place. If this does not happen, go to the next paragraph.
Recovery through the registry
This is the most hard way and the last possible one. In this case, we need to add the process responsible for the language bar to startup. For this:
It's all known ways to help fix the layout icon issue. Alternative option it is proposed to update (restore) the system or clean reinstalling windows. But hardly the absence language badge justifies such drastic measures. Now you know how to restore the language bar in Windows 7.
Language Windows panel usually located by default in the right corner of the monitor and automatically appears in the taskbar immediately after installing the operating system. The language bar allows you to quickly switch between different keyboard layouts and independently select the required input language. You can “move” it to the most convenient place on your computer screen, “hide” it in the taskbar, or hide it altogether.
When this seemingly insignificant element for no reason disappears from your field of vision without a trace, then working with most applications immediately becomes noticeably more complicated. People living abroad, for example in the United States, do not know this problem, since they generally do not need to switch between different languages, but for Russian-speaking users, the disappearance of the language bar brings a lot of inconvenience.
In some cases, you can do standard combination Alt + Shift (less often Ctrl + Shift), but since the language bar will not be displayed, you, accordingly, will not be able to determine which language is currently selected, which creates certain difficulties in work. Sometimes it disappears not immediately, but after a while Windows boot, but somehow rebooting the operating system every twenty minutes is not the most the best option, and reinstalling it for the sake of the language bar is also not an option. This trouble happens most often through the fault of the user due to the installation of applications from unknown developers. But whatever the cause, fixing the problem is equally necessary. Therefore, we will proceed directly to the practical part of solving the problem that has arisen.
Method 2: we solve the problem through the "Task Scheduler"
So, if after solving the problem in the way described above, the language bar has disappeared and does not want to appear, then go to next way, namely, checking the service called "Task Scheduler". It is the “task scheduler” that is responsible for launching the ctfmon.exe utility, which in turn is responsible for the health of the language bar in Win 7.
Method 3: Making Registry Changes Automatically
In the event that the two methods described above did not help solve the problem and the Windows language bar disappeared and stubbornly refuses to appear despite all the manipulations performed, then try cleaning the registry in automatic mode. This is done as follows:
Method 4: moving from simple to complex (or entering data into the registry manually)
If you have tried all the above methods, and the result is still disappointing: the Win 7 language bar has disappeared, which creates a number of inconveniences for you, then in this case we will smoothly move on to the solution to the problem that is not the most in a simple way, which will require some effort and increased attention from you. The fact is that even the smallest mistake made can easily lead to the fact that the operating system will be critically damaged and you will have no choice but to reinstall Windows. Therefore, carefully monitor your every step so as not to get into an unpleasant situation.
Method 5: non-standard (Punto Switcher)
So, let's say you tried all four methods, but none of them helped to achieve the desired result: the language bar disappeared without a trace and it seems possible to return it only through re-installation operating room Win systems dows. Installing an application called Punto Switcher.
Punto Switcher is a program that can be downloaded for free, for example, from the site yandex.ru. Actually, Yandex is the developer of this application and the owner of all rights to it, so when you install it (Punto Switcher), be careful not to inadvertently agree to a “bouquet” of various add-ons and special search strings, which will automatically be built into your browser and will be an eyesore in every possible way. Otherwise, the program is a rather interesting product, perfectly optimized for the Win 7 operating system.
The non-standard of this method is that the language bar, in fact, does not return directly to the taskbar, and the Punto Switcher utility takes over its duties. It tracks all the text you enter and, if necessary, switches the language from English to Russian and vice versa. That is, if you, for example, thought and typed in the search bar instead of " Washing machine» «Cnbhfkmyfz vfibyf», then the program will automatically change the request and notify you about it with a sound signal.
Installing the application on Win 7 is not particularly difficult due to its simplicity and very friendly interface. In the right corner of the screen on the taskbar next to information about current date and time, Ru (blue illuminated) or En (red illuminated) will appear. By clicking right click click on any of these icons, you will be taken to a menu where you can customize the application for maximum convenience and comfortable work. Here you can also determine if Punto Switcher needs to correct abbreviations, capital letters, accidentally pressed Caps keys lock (if you wish, you can disable it altogether) and debug the functions yourself automatic replacement characters.
Outcome
Most problems with the language bar on Win 7 are perfectly solved by the above methods. In case you followed the instructions carefully and the result is still disappointing, then it is likely that your Win 7 has been attacked by viruses and just needs a thorough scan with antivirus software.
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For almost twenty years there has been an operating Windows system approximately in the form in which we are accustomed to seeing it. But the giants of the industry cannot fix one little thing - this is the disappearance of the language bar! They probably don’t really care about this there, because they use only English language, and we switch between at least two: English and Russian. In this article, I will show you everything you can do if missing language bar in windows 7. And at the end awaits you detailed video with problem solving.
What to do if the language bar is missing
We will go from the most banal solutions to more complex ones. To get started, do the following:
- Go to the menu "Start -> Control Panel -> Change keyboard layout or other input methods"
- In the "Regional and Language Options" window that opens, on the "Languages and Keyboards" tab, click the "Change Keyboard..." button
- In the new window "Languages and Services text input"check that the switch is on" Pinned to the taskbar"
In this picture (clickable) you can see all the actions in a visual representation.
IMPORTANT: for the language bar to appear in the system, more than one language must be active!
To check this, go to step 3 and on the "General" tab, make sure that more than one language is present.
Also, some users have noticed that the language bar often disappears if the default language is "Russian". If this is your case, then try to choose English layout default. In general, the disappearance of the panel is usually associated with incorrect operation applications. If this happens too often, then I advise you to install Punto program Switcher and disable the standard language bar (more on that at the end of the article). Next, let's try to figure out why the language bar disappears.
Restoring the Windows 7 Task Scheduler
In Windows 7, unlike XP, the scheduler is responsible for launching the language bar. Accordingly, if the scheduler service is not running, then the language bar will not be available. Let's check it like this:
If the scheduler service is running, but the language bar has not appeared, then check if the task is enabled in the scheduler itself:
If you haven’t found the “MsCtfMonitor” task at all, then I suggest creating it. For this:
- Download and unpack the MsCtfMonitor.zip file
- Right-click on the "TextServicesFramework" section and select "Import task ..."
- Select downloaded file
- Enable task and reboot
Restoring the Language Bar Using the Registry
If nothing happened, then we will make changes to the system registry. AT previous versions Windows language panel controlled regular program"ctfmon.exe" But in Windows 7 it can also be used, only for this you need to add it to startup. I suggest you just download, unzip and run the ctfmon.zip file.
If for some reason this is not possible, then you will have to do the following:
- Start the editor system registry: press "Win + R" and type "regedit"
- Find a branch
- On the right side of the window, right-click on empty space and select New -> String Value, name it "CTFMON.EXE"
- Double click on it and set the value to "C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe"
In the end it should look like this
Reboot and check if the language bar has appeared. If not, then perhaps there is no "ctfmon.exe" file itself. Download the archive with the file from me and unzip it to the folder “C:\Windows\System32”, where C is the operating system drive.
A radical way to solve the problem
Do not despair if the language bar is gone and nothing helps. There is a cardinal way to solve this problem - a program from Yandex.
The program is not intended to return the language bar, but it can replace it. The main purpose of Punto Switcher is automatic switching keyboard layouts. That is, if you enter "rjvgm.nth", then the program will automatically switch to the Russian layout and change what you entered to "computer".
Installing the program is simple and straightforward. Download and install. You will have a language icon in the system tray. By right-clicking on it, you can turn off auto-switching layouts, and then it will be just an analogue of the language bar. This is how I use this program, ie. I turn off the Windows 7 language bar and use Punto Switcher.
Another very interesting feature of this program is the ability to change keyboard shortcuts to switch layouts. I use one button - right Ctrl. It is very convenient to switch the layout with one button. To do this, right-click on the program icon and select "Settings". Right in the "General" tab, select "Switch layout by right Ctrl", for example.
If several languages are installed in the system, and you mainly have to switch between Russian and English, then simply check the box “only Russian / English”. Then the right Ctrl will switch only between Russian and English, and the rest of the layouts using the standard keyboard shortcut, a very convenient feature.
That’s all, I hope after reading this article you won’t have any more questions about what to do if the language bar in Windows 7 disappeared. Tell us in the comments which method helped, and additions on the topic are also welcome!
Any operating system for a PC assumes the ability to change the language for entering text. In addition to the standard Russian and English for our country, you can download other language packs if necessary (if you decide, you will get this functionality in full).
The layouts are switched by a combination of keys on the keyboard or by clicking on a special icon in the bottom panel. And what to do if the language on the panel disappeared Windows tasks XP? This problem needs to be solved, because you will not be able not only to switch the input language, but also to understand what exactly you have selected at the moment.
Reasons for the lack of language in the Win XP panel
First of all, you need to figure out why the corresponding icon disappeared. This can happen for a number of reasons:
- you accidentally turned off its display;
- the OS crashed and the panel turned off;
- the functionality has disappeared due to the actions of viruses or the loss of important files.
In other words, all problems are programmatic character. Therefore, in the same way we will eliminate them.
Restoring the Language Bar in XP
How can we return the ability to switch the language? If the keyboard layout in the menu is not available, then the very first and easiest option to solve the problem consists of the following: you need to press right key mouse on the taskbar, select "Toolbars" and check the box next to "Language bar". The corresponding icon should immediately appear.
If this does not help, then you need to carry out a deeper configuration. We perform the following steps:
- press "Start";
- go to the "Control Panel";
- find the item "Language and regional standards";
- on the "Languages" tab, click "Details";
- on the "Options" tab, click "Language bar";
- check the box next to the panel display function.
Here you can also add more languages to switch if you don't have them. If the panel still does not work, then the problem may be internal files systems. In this case, you can try to correct the appropriate settings in the registry. To do this, do the following:
- press "Start";
- select "Run";
- enter in the regedit field;
- in a new window, find the HKEY_CURRENT_USER branch and open it up to the “Run” item;
- check if there is a "CTFMON.EXE" parameter.
If it does not exist, then you need to create it by right-clicking and selecting "Create - String Value". We write the above name, save and restart the PC. If you are missing or not switching Windows language XP, then this method should solve the problem.
Alternative Solution
If the methods presented did not help or do not suit you, then there is another way. For it you will need a disk with your operating system. You need to insert it into the drive and run a scan or repair program (via command line) or when accessing the disk after restarting the PC. Also, this method allows you to solve a number of other malfunctions (why the language does not change, the system does not start, the sound does not work, etc.).
