Windows 10 Unable to get Default French Canada CAFR keyboard in windows 10 1903

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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 of this keyboard is unavailable. I spend hours daily to type for my work.

Previously in window 10, it uses to be many options: Canadian Multilingual CMS, French Canada FRA (both are the same) and "Canada French" CAFR , wich is very different, and which I am looking for.

In the new Windows 1903 interface, all languages are alphabetically listed by language and country... My idea is that doing so Microsoft changed "Canada French" for "French Canada" and doing so get a second"French Canada", thought it was the same... and discarded the good one. Doing so, the two left to choose from are alike.

By the way, CAFR this is the "standard" keyboard here, since old IBM typewritter times...

I looked everywhere on the net: they are many how-to or guide for that, but all these solutions are for previous version of Windows 10 which don't apply with the new interface and options.

Is is a way I may download this keyboard and add it to the list ? To buy it from somewhere or else?
Or to copy it from another Windows 10 PC and add it myself (but how? )

I do really do need it.
Thank you.

Note
In CAFR keyboard he accents and special symbols commonly used are differently placed, and all easily available. This is a different layout than Canadian Multilingual French CMS or French Canada (legacy) FRA layout (who are similar).
By the way, here it is the original standard keyboard here since IBM typewriter old times... Sure not the one to be discarded.
 
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To address the issue you are facing with the keyboard layout on your new Windows 10 PC, especially in relation to the specific "Canada French" (CAFR) layout that you require, here are a few steps you can take to resolve this:

1. Add a Keyboard Layout:​

  • Navigate to Language Settings: Go to Start Menu > Settings > Time & Language > Language.
  • Add Preferred Layout: Under Preferred Languages, select French (Canada), click on Options, then Add a keyboard and choose the "Canada French" (CAFR) layout if available.

2. Check Available Layouts:​

  • Explore Available Layouts: You can check the available keyboard layouts under Time & Language settings to see if "Canada French" (CAFR)...
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To address the issue you are facing with the keyboard layout on your new Windows 10 PC, especially in relation to the specific "Canada French" (CAFR) layout that you require, here are a few steps you can take to resolve this:

1. Add a Keyboard Layout:​

  • Navigate to Language Settings: Go to Start Menu > Settings > Time & Language > Language.
  • Add Preferred Layout: Under Preferred Languages, select French (Canada), click on Options, then Add a keyboard and choose the "Canada French" (CAFR) layout if available.

2. Check Available Layouts:​

  • Explore Available Layouts: You can check the available keyboard layouts under Time & Language settings to see if "Canada French" (CAFR) is listed. If it's not, you might need to search for additional keyboard layout packages specific to the CAFR layout.

    3. Download Language Packs:​

  • Download Specific Language Packs: There are instances where additional language packs or specific keyboard layouts can be downloaded from Microsoft's Language Portal or similar resources. Search for language packs that include the CAFR layout.

    4. Import Keyboard Layout:​

  • Copy from Another PC: If you have access to another PC with the desired layout, you can attempt to export the keyboard layout from that system and import it into your new PC. This process might involve locating the keyboard layout file and importing it via registry settings.

    5. Third-Party Tools:​

  • Use Third-Party Tools: In some cases, third-party software can assist in creating or customizing keyboard layouts. Tools like Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator or similar utilities can be explored to create a custom layout.

    6. Microsoft Support:​

  • Seek Microsoft Support: If the above steps do not yield the desired outcome, reaching out to Microsoft support for assistance in obtaining the specific "Canada French" CAFR keyboard layout could be beneficial. By following these steps, you can potentially resolve the issue with the keyboard layout on your Windows 10 PC and ensure that you have access to the "Canada French" (CAFR) layout that you require for your daily work in Quebec and Eastern Canada.
 
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