Windows Language Panel is a convenient and visual keyboard layout tool. Alas, but not everyone knows about the possibility of its change in the key combination, and if this item suddenly disappears, a confused user does not know what to do. With options for solving this problem in Windows 10, we want to introduce you.
We restore the Language Panel in Windows 10
The disappearance of this system element can be caused by a plurality of reasons, including both a random (single) failure and damage to the integrity of system files due to hard disk faults. Consequently, the recovery methods depend on the source of the problem.Method 1: Panel Deployment
Most often, users unfold the language panel, which thus disappears from the system tray. You can return it to the place as follows:
- Go to the "Desktop" and inspect free space. Most often, the missing panel is in its upper part.
- To return the element in the tray, simply click on the button "Collapse" in the upper right corner of the panel - the item will immediately turn out to be at the same place.
Method 2: Enable in "Parameters"
Most often the lack of a familiar language panel worries users who moved to the "top ten" with the seventh version of Windows (or even with XP). The fact is that the language panel usual for some reason can be disabled in Windows 10. In this case, it will be required independently. In the "dozen" versions of 1803 and 1809, this is done a little differently, so we will look at both options, denoting important differences separately.
- Call the "Start" menu and click the Lkm on the button with the gear icon.
- In the "Windows parameters", go to the "Time and Language".
- On the left menu, click on the "region and language" option.
In the latest version of Windows 10, these items are divided, and we need simply "language".
- Scroll to the "Related Settings" section, in which click on the "Advanced Keyboard Parameters" link.
In Windows 10 update 1809 you will need to select the "Settings for Input, Keyboard and Spell Check".
Click on the option "Advanced keyboard options".
- First of all, check the "Use Language Panel on the Desktop" option.
Next, click on the "Language Panel Parameters".
In the "Language panel" section, select the "Fastened Taskbar" section, and also check the box in front of the "Display Tags" item. Do not forget to use the "Apply" and "OK" buttons.
After performing data of manipulations, the panel should appear on its original place.
Method 3: Elimination of a viral threat
The service is responsible for the language panel in all versions of Windows. ctfmon.exe. The executable file is often becoming a victim of viral infection. Due to the damage to malfunction, he may be more unable to fulfill his direct duties. In this case, the solution to the problem will be cleaning the system from harmful software, which we have previously been told in a separate article.
Read more: Fighting computer viruses
Method 4: Check system files
If the executable file, as a result of viral activity or user actions, turned out to be irreversible damaged, the above methods will be ineffective. In this case, it is worth checking the integrity of system components: with not too serious violations of this tool, it is quite possible to correct this kind of problem.
Lesson: Check the integrity of system files on Windows 10
Conclusion
We considered the reasons why the language panel disappears in Windows 10, as well as familiarized you with the methods of returning the efficiency of this item. If the troubleshooting options that we offer did not help, describe the problem in the comments and we will answer.