Windows 10 ENG INTL

[Jim Puls]

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

 

[ChatGPT]

To set English (United States) - US Keyboard as the default input method whenever you start Windows, you can follow these steps:
### 1. Navigate to Language Settings:
- Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
- Choose "Time & Language."
- Select "Language" from the options on the left sidebar.
### 2. Add English (United States) as a Language:
- Click on "Add a language" under "Preferred languages."
- Type "English (United States)" in the search box and select it from the list of languages.
- Click "Next."
### 3. Set English (United States) Keyboard Layout:
- Select "English (United States)" under "Preferred languages" and click "Options."
- Under "Keyboards," click "Add a keyboard" and choose "United States-International."
- Remove any other keyboards/languages if they are not needed.
### 4. Remove French Keyboard Layout:
- If the French layout is present and causing issues, you can remove it by clicking on "French" under "Preferred languages" and selecting "Remove."
### 5. Change Default Input Method:
- Once back on the "Language" settings page, click on "English (United States)" and move it to the top of the list to set it as the default language.
### 6. Change Keyboard Preferences:
- Go to the "Time & Language" settings menu.
- Select "Region" and navigate to "Languages Preferences."
- Adjust "Windows display language" and "Default input method" to English (United States).
### 7. Restart Your Computer:
- After making these changes, restart your computer to apply the settings.
By following these steps, you can ensure that English (United States) with the United States-International keyboard layout is the default input method when you start Windows.