What should I do if the Win10 input method icon is missing? How to retrieve the Win10 input method icon after it is lost?

When using Win10, some users reported that the input method icon was missing, making it impossible to switch the input method. This situation may cause trouble to users, so how to solve it? PHP editor Baicao summarized the methods for recovering the Win10 input method icon after it is lost. I hope it can help you. Next, let's take a look at the specific solutions.

1. Reasons for missing input method

1. Keyboard layout problem: If the keyboard layout is accidentally switched, such as switching from Chinese to English or other languages , the input method may temporarily disappear.

2. Input method setting problem: In the system settings, we can customize the display mode of the input method. Improper settings may result in the input method being unable to be displayed or hidden.

3. Input method errors or crashes: The input method software itself may have errors or crashes, causing the input method to fail to display properly.

2. How to call up the input method

Method 1:

1. Press the [Win X] key combination, or [right-click] click [Windows] on the taskbar Start Logo], in the [right-click] menu item that opens, select [Run];

2. In the run window, enter the [regedit] command, and press [OK or Return] Car】You can open the Registry Editor;

##3. Expand the Registry Editor window to the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

4. In the blank space on the right, click [right-click], and in the menu item that opens, select [New - String Value];

5. Name the new string [ctfmon.exe];

6. Double-click to open the new string [ctfmon.exe] , modify the numerical data to [C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe], click [OK] and restart the computer;

Other methods

1. Use shortcut keys: Normally, the Windows operating system will provide some shortcut keys to switch input methods. For example, use the Win Space shortcut key to switch between installed input methods.
• 2. Open the taskbar menu: right-click on a blank space on the taskbar and select "Toolbar" > "Language Bar". A language bar will be displayed in the taskbar, and you can select and switch input methods by left-clicking.
• 3. Use system settings: Press the Win I key combination to open the Windows 10 settings menu, select "Time and Language" > "Region and Language". The installed input methods should be listed under "Preferred Language", click "Add a Language" and select the required input method to install. Then, click the language icon in the system tray to select the input method.
• 4. Reinstall the input method: If the input method still does not appear, you can consider reinstalling the input method. In Time & Language settings, under Region & Language, find the problem input method and select Options > Remove. Then add the required input method again.

3. Effective measures to solve input method problems

1. Check the input method settings: In the input method settings, ensure that the required input method is correctly enabled. You can adjust the display mode, layout and other settings of the input method.

2. Restart the computer: Sometimes, the problem of missing input method may be a temporary error, which can be solved by restarting the computer.

3. Update the input method software: Make sure the input method software you are using is the latest version. Updates may fix known issues.

4. Check for viruses or malware: Perform a system anti-virus scan to determine whether the input method problem is related to a virus or malware infection.

5. Check the drivers: Update the keyboard and trackpad drivers to ensure they are compatible with the operating system and work properly.

6. Reset input method settings: Under "Region and Language" in the "Time and Language" settings, find the input method in question and select "Options". Click "Reset" to restore the input method settings to their default state.

7. Install optional updates: In Windows 10 settings, select "Windows Update" > "Check for Updates" to install optional updates that may have critical fixes.

8. Check the integrity of the system files: Open the command prompt (as administrator) and run the command "sfc /scannow" to check and repair errors in the system files.

When we encounter the problem of missing input method in Windows 10, we can try to call up the input method through shortcut keys, taskbar menu, system settings, etc. If the problem persists, we can take a series of effective measures to solve the input method problem, including checking settings, updating software, detecting viruses, drivers and system files, etc.

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