The behavior you are observing with the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) during the Out of Box Experience (OOBE) on different language images in Windows can be influenced by several factors. Let's break down the possibilities:
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Language Selection Process: In the Multilanguage image, as you mentioned, the first question in the OOBE is to select a language. This initial step might indeed affect the behavior of the OSK.
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OSK Configuration: The presence of the OSK during the OOBE process can depend on how it is configured within the image. If the OSK is set to display based on specific triggers (such as being enabled for the logon screen), the timing and conditions for its display can vary.
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OSK Activation Logic: The behavior of the OSK following the language selection could be dependent on the activation logic implemented by the system. If the system is not set to automatically display the OSK after language selection, it might require additional user interaction to trigger its appearance.
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Differences between Windows Versions: As you mentioned, the behavior of the OSK during the OOBE might vary between Windows versions. Windows XP, being an older operating system, may have different default settings or mechanisms compared to more recent versions of Windows.
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Customizations and Image Configurations: The behavior you are observing could also be influenced by the specific configurations, customizations, or policies applied to the images during their creation. Different image settings can lead to variations in how certain features, like the OSK, are handled during the OOBE.
To address your specific questions:
- It is possible that the Multilanguage image behaves differently due to the language selection step influencing the OSK display.
- If the OSK is not appearing after language selection in the Multilanguage image, it might be related to the configuration settings or logic specific to that image.
If you are looking to ensure consistent behavior across different language images or to understand and potentially modify the OSK display logic during the OOBE, you may need to delve into the image customization settings and configurations to adjust how the OSK behaves following language selection.
