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    Key Mapping Spanish Keyboard

    Is there a document that tells what keys map to the Spanish language characters when the Spanish language keyboard has been enabled in W11?
  2. Latest Windows 10 Build 19045.2908: New Features and Fixes for Users

    Microsoft has released Windows 10 Build 19045.2908 to the Release Preview Channel for Windows Insiders running version 22H2. This update, labeled KB5025297, introduces significant improvements and bug fixes aimed at enhancing user experience and system functionality. Key Updates and Improvements...
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    Windows 10 Eng Intl

    How can I make ENG INTL the default input on Windows startup. Note that this is not the same as making French the default.
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    Windows 10 Ampersand not working

    Hello, currently ampersand key is not working, and that is the only key that is not. The 7 key works, but when I push shift and press 7 it doesn't add a character, even when I change languages, it does not change the 7. I do not know much about computers so if this can be explained to me how to...
  5. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19551

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19551.1005 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here, including a...
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    Windows 10 Unable to get Default French Canada CAFR keyboard in windows 10 1903

    Hi! I just got a new PC with preinstalled Windows 10 version 1903 (188362-535) I use the regular French Canada Qwerty CAFR keyboard, like most people in Quebec and Eastern Canada Is is listed in my others Windows 10 PC traybar as CAFR. At this point I just cannot work with my new PC, because...
  7. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17017 for PC

    Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17017 for PC to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring and for those who opted in to Skip Ahead. Going forward, we plan to release new builds for RS4 from the RS_PRERELEASE branch to Insiders in the Fast ring and those...
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    Windows 10 American english on keyboard doesnt work

    so, for a day or 2 ive been facing a problem where I cant type in American English (so called usa qwerty English) if I don't use caps, currently I am using british English, which is weird because @ and " are reversed and the there is no hastag sign from what I see, I use Hebrew too but that...
  9. Introducing the Speech Synthesis API in Microsoft Edge

    Starting with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft Edge will support the Speech Synthesis APIs defined in the W3C Web Speech API Specification. These APIs allow websites to convert text to audible speech with customizable voice and language settings. With them, website developers can add...
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    Windows 7 Windows content shifted to the right

    A client is using an XP system until he retires from his business at the end of this year. He cannot risk upgrading or replacing his pc because his main database is custom built and cannot be replaced. Just recently the content of his "Explorer" is reading from right to left. I have enclosed an...
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    Windows 8 Waaah!! Everthing is in Chinese! Need English back.

    This is more than trying my patience. I had Chinese relatives visit a couple of years ago and installed the Chinese language pack so they could use the computer. Before they left they turned it back to English as I could not read anything on the computer (Sony Viao Win 8.1). Now, I've...
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    Windows 10 removed english keyboard and now can not log in to windows

    hello, i need help. when i upgraded my win 8.1 to win 10 the system language was set to greek by the installation i have tried several times to set it to english ( google and youtube videos ) but no luck. now i have removed the english keyboard i left the laptop for a few minuetes and it...
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    Windows 10 Help logging in to MS account to get Cortana to work

    One thing I am really having problems with is getting “Cortana” to function. I have a Toshiba is Qosmio X500-116 (only computer that I have upgraded to Windows 10), It has a built in Mic, I have changed the language to English US (I understand English UK version is not ready yet for running...
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    Windows 8 HELP > Cannot completely override display language

    Hello. I'm currently using Windows 8.1. I bought my laptop from Japan so I had to change the language of the system. I was able to change the welcome screen, toolbar, regional, keyboard layout, and other language-related stuff. However, when I go to the welcome screen, the Desktop tab still...
  15. Windows 8 Movie Maker and Photo Gallery in Danish

    My Windows 8.1 is in Finnish. But Movie Maker and Photo Gallery that were apparently installed together with it are in Danish. I do not speak Danish, and I don't want my OS to make unwanted language selections for me. So how can I change them from Danish to Finnish, or even to English?
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    Windows 7 Changing Region Broke my Monitor?

    Hey all, So I just tried to change my system region/language from Taiwan (Traditional Chinese) to English (US). Upon restarting my computer's screen wouldn't show up on my Samsung Syncmaster P2770. I thought it was doing final adjustments or something so I let it sit there for 5 minutes, then...
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    Windows 8 Fonts not showing up

    Hi all, I have pasted some English alphabet OpenType font files into control panel / appearance and personalisation / fonts but they do not show up in the fonts folder. If I try to paste the files again it tells me "the gotham light file font is already installed - do you want to replace it?"...
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    Windows 8 Login screen is black.

    Hi, i just updated my Windows 8.1 when I restarted my PC. When I was going to login, it was just a black screen. If you are in the login screen, the selected language in the right left corner and the internet connection in the left corner. Both of those two signs are flickering in the corners...
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    Windows 8 Strange characters in file Properties instead of time stamp

    Hello. I am using a Dell laptop with Windows 8 Home. The file Properties show strange symbol-type characters where there should be numbers etc. See Screenshot... This character problem has existed for a while, more than 6 months I guess. 1) Antivirus scans are clean. 2) All Region and...
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    Windows 8 Windows IME on 8.1 does not work at all on certain laptops?

    Ever since I updated to Windows 8.1, my Dell Inspiron 15S cannot type any language except for English; I have tried to find a solution for hours to no avail. Almost all helps recommend that I simply "add a language on setting" or "reinstall language pack," which I have done so many time. It...