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SagaV9
Copper Contributor
Apr 04, 2025

Windows 11 keyboard setting

Hi all. I have an installation with Windows 11. Since I do a lot of writing in Spanish I got a Spanish layout keyboard. I also added the corresponding keyboard and now I have a "menu" on the task bar that lets me choose. By default, I have set the default to he Spanish language keyboard.

This works fine, except that when I choose the Spanish layout keyboard, my entire Windows starts to change to Spanish. I want to keep Windows in English while using the Spanish language keyboard.

What do I need to do for this to happen? Thanks! Salvador

 

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  • WilliamJackson's avatar
    WilliamJackson
    Steel Contributor
    Apr 05, 2025

    1. Restart your computer 
    Temporary faults can usually be solved by restarting 
    2. Check the physical connection 
    Wired keyboard: Replace the USB port to test 
    Wireless keyboard: Replace the batteries/re-pair the Bluetooth device needs to be deleted and then reconnected 
    3. Keystrokes are unresponsive/misbehaved 
    Update the driver: 
    Device Manager > Keyboard > Right-click Device > Update Driver 
    Uninstall the driver (reinstall it automatically): 
    Same as above path > Right-click Device > Uninstall the device > Reboot 
    4. Switch default input method: 
    Win + Space Try other input method 
    5. Remove conflicting input method: 
    Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region > Remove unused input method 
    6. Shortcut key not working 
    Reset keyboard settings: 
    Settings > Device > Input > Advanced Keyboard Settings > Restore Defaults 
    7. Turn off Filter Key: 
    Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard > Turn off "Filter Key " 
    8. System file check 
    Administrator CMD run: 
    cmd 
    sfc /scannow 
    Test after reboot 
    9. New user test 
    Settings > Accounts > Family and other users > Add new user 
    Login to new account to check for problems

    • SagaV9's avatar
      SagaV9
      Copper Contributor
      Apr 10, 2025

      Hi William. First off, thank you for taking the time to compile such a thorough list of suggestions. As much as this list contains useful information, it does not address my issue, at all. I have the two languages configured, and both work correctly. My hardware is also working correctly, and have no issues with the file system.

      My problem is that when I switch over to the keyboard Spanish layout, Windows starts to convert to the Spanish language. I want to isolate the Windows language from the keyboard layout. Is that at all possible? Thanks! Saga

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