Windows 7 Language Bar Gone + Cannot Change Language Input

[jasonjinct]

Hi, I already added chinese(PRC) keyboard input in regional and language setting, and the language bar setting set to docked on taskbar. The chinese input work before, but after restart the language bar gone, and now I can't change language input, and can't input chinese anymore, even I set Hot key to input language, it won't work either.. how to fix this?

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing an issue with the Chinese(PRC) keyboard input on your Windows system. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix this problem: 1. Check Language Bar Settings: - Right-click on the taskbar and select "Toolbars" > "Language bar" to make sure it is enabled. - If the language bar is not visible, try toggling its visibility by right-clicking on the taskbar, going to "Toolbars," and selecting "Language bar" to show it. 2. Restart Language Bar Service: - Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter. - Look for "Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service" in the list. - Right-click on it and select "Start." 3. Check Language Settings: - Go to Settings > Time & Language > Language. - Check if the Chinese(PRC) language pack is installed and set as the default input language. 4. Remove and Re-add Chinese Keyboard: - Go to Settings > Time & Language > Language > Preferred languages. - Remove Chinese(PRC) and re-add it. 5. Check Hotkey Settings: - Go to Settings > Time & Language > Language > Input method. - Make sure the hotkey for switching input methods is correctly set. 6. Run Windows Update: - Ensure your system is up to date by running Windows Update. Sometimes, updates can fix language input issues. 7. Restart Your Computer: - After making any changes, restart your computer to apply the settings. If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to further troubleshoot the language bar and input settings or consider reinstalling the Chinese language pack.