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Duplication issue with the correction symbol “^^”

I can type an “A” with an accent in Windows or in applications outside the browser. However, when I press Shift + 3 in all browsers, ^^ appears that is, two quotation marks. We’re certain this isn’t caused by hardware or hardware-related software three…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-11-07T11:12:04.2933333+00:00
Eren Can 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-07T11:12:22.9066667+00:00

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Windows 11 Software-Related AltGr TR-Q Dead Key Bug

System Specifications, Version OS: Windows 11 Home Version: 26200.9550 What exactly is the problem? The Turkish keyboard layout (QWERTY, Turkish Q) is selected. However, when using the AltGr key—whether via the physical keyboard or the On-Screen…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-09-26T09:17:24.1966667+00:00
NPLGlitcherPatcher 370 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-07T11:06:53.09+00:00
Eren Can 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Incorrect keyboard identified on boot

Why does my keyboard always default on boot to ENG UK instead of ENG US, which makes the @ keyboard key point to the " incorrectly?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-11-05T00:58:17.37+00:00
Richard Philpot 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-05T01:06:01.8433333+00:00
Richard Philpot 20 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

New Windows 11 Home edition laptop unable to change operating language.

I have a Windows 11 Home edition laptop purchased in Spain. As I want this to be configured for English, I have been able to download and install the English language pack and most of Windows now works in English. However the operating system (25H2)…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-11-04T12:32:02.48+00:00
Ed Russell 40 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-04T16:52:34.19+00:00
Ed Russell 40 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to prevent Windows 11 from installing the unwanted keyboard layout without admission?

Windows11 installs the keyboard layout called "ENG English (United States)" without permission. Moreover, that keyboard layout is not only installed without notice, but also uninstalled without notice. So I always struggle to switch keyboard…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-10-18T12:27:40.1566667+00:00
John Doe 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-04T02:17:11.5633333+00:00
John Doe 20 Reputation points
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Bug. Windows 11 Language setting not working. Multiple languages are showing instead of just English

There is a serious bug in the language setting of Windows 11. Windows was installed in language A, I wanted to change it to English. I installed the English pack and set it as the main language in all the settings possible as explained in the various…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2025-08-28T21:02:50.25+00:00
Joshua Geller 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-02T05:51:15.8633333+00:00
JuliaMarvin 23,890 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2 answers

Help me with my bitlocker recovery key

I need a bit locker recovery key but I don’t have one set up

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-11-01T14:55:03.4866667+00:00
Bryan Deason 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-01T15:28:27.18+00:00
DaveM121 946.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

I'm unable to "ctrl+shift+arrow keys" to highlight when I'm on this account

I used to be able to "ctrl+shift+arrow keys" on Edge with the email signed in but for some reason now I am unable to. I can "ctrl+shift+arrow keys" on other microsoft apps (excel, word, onenote) and am able to do the same when signed…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-07-22T22:48:09.1633333+00:00
Herbert 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-31T08:44:08.13+00:00
Clary-N 18,950 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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ENABLING BENGALI (INDIA) LANGUAGE IN VOICE TYPING

Dear Help Personnel, Kindly add the Bengali (India) Language in your voice typing system. Bengali is the fifth largest spoken language in the world, and the Bengali diaspora is spread all over the world. Therefore, the Bengali language definitely…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-10-30T07:02:00.7166667+00:00
Akash Chatterjee 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-30T07:43:33.4866667+00:00
SD - IA 182.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

entering the euro sign in Outlook on desktop Windows 11

How do I entering the euro sign in Outlook on desktop Windows 11? Previous answer of using alt 1028 NOT working

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-06-05T12:06:45.1266667+00:00
Mia Sealey 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-29T19:54:24.27+00:00
VWFeature 21 Reputation points
3 answers

Alt Codes are not working at all (Windows 11)

I've been trying to use the alt codes that I've used my entire life, but for some reason they are not working on this specific machine. I cannot compare the settings to the other machine that has the alt codes working since that one is managed by an…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-03-21T23:49:23.2833333+00:00
Natanya Arroyo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-29T18:40:19.21+00:00
Ian Eales 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Windows keep adding us keyboard?

Why is every single time I restart and us keyboard keeps getting added? and now there is uk keyboard? why ????? I have a my own typing method and now its gone! How can i just keep one english keyboard either canada or us?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-10-25T23:31:15.87+00:00
Jarred Zhang 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-27T08:34:12.8066667+00:00
Norah-L 13,305 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
0 answers

Microsoft Pinyin (ChsIME.exe) on Windows 11 25H2: a second IME instance accumulates kernel-mode CPU close to one core; historical samples show persistent TSF connect failures

Summary On Windows 11 25H2 (Build 26200.9711), ChsIME.exe (Microsoft Pinyin IME) is registered as an out-of-process COM local server: CImeServerChs, under two CLSIDs, each with a LocalServer32 subkey whose default value points at…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-10-26T08:26:51.88+00:00
weijie zhang 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Windows 11 keeps automatically adding a "ghost" keyboard layout based on my region

Hello, I am facing a persistent issue with Windows 11 where a local keyboard layout is automatically added to my language switcher every day, even though it is not listed in my Language & Region settings. The Problem: My setup is multi-lingual: I use…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-04-03T07:39:04.9333333+00:00
Mykhailo Saigak 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-25T16:57:57.3033333+00:00
Vladislav Sorokin 10 Reputation points
3 answers

Windows Keeps reenabling ENG-US keyboard layout every restart

Hello This issue has bugged me for YEARS upon years since windows 10 but no matter how mutch i edit the registry or windows settigngs either an update or restart IT ALWAYS ENABLES ENG-US and to disable it i need to add it then remove it but it gets…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2025-11-10T13:41:54.3666667+00:00
tiit ehasoo 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-25T16:55:40.5133333+00:00
Vladislav Sorokin 10 Reputation points
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Windows 11 Language stuck in German Despite Selecting English

Hello! I am trying to change my Windows to system from German to English but the interface remain in German. In Setting language pack and everything else is in English.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-09-07T19:46:09.8333333+00:00
Ekaterina Borokhovskaia 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-25T12:27:06.22+00:00
Michel Guntern 0 Reputation points
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Spell check has gone down again.

This has been a problem on and off for a long time now, and although I have read many times, the solution to this problem is by going into settings and adjusting the spell check option, etc etc, but this section does NOT show so I am unable to adjust. !!…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-10-25T08:26:34.8+00:00
Dee Doyle 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-25T09:18:43.9+00:00
SD - IA 182.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Chineese messages

Why have I sudd3nly started receiving small windows with, I suppose, are asking yes/no questions in Chineese or Japaneese? I can't anser as I have no idea what they are asking and it could be inportand!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-10-22T09:40:34.1866667+00:00
Robin Mortiboys 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-23T12:12:45.0566667+00:00
EmilyS726 278.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Can't type in search box

Can cannot type no more than three letters in my search bar

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-10-23T05:14:15.4533333+00:00
Gwendolyn Evans 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-23T05:48:07.6633333+00:00
DaveM121 946.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

my pc thinks I aM CHINESE

'My Pc thinks I am chinese but I am an english speaking reading writing person

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
asked 2026-10-22T23:53:38.84+00:00
kim mitchell 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-23T00:28:17.99+00:00
Ferdinand Nanalig 33,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor