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FIXED: Language Bar Missing From Taskbar Windows in 11
Language bar requires minimum two active language packs
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Updated onOctober 2, 2024
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Have you recently encountered a missing language bar on Windows 11? This seems to be a rampant issue among most Windows 11 users.
A missing language bar often signals an issue with the multiple languages installation and settings on your device. Also, it would prevent you from switching between keyboards at will.
Luckily, it’s fixable, and we’ll explain all the steps below.
What can I do if the language bar is missing on Windows 11?
1. Remove and again add the language pack
One of our readers pointed out that re-adding the language pack usually fixes things when the language bar is missing in Windows 11.
2. Update Windows
If there are new updates, Windows will automatically identify and download them. Then you can update and restart your device to fix the missing language bar problem.
However, ifWindows Update is not working correctly, it’s time to apply some easy fixes.
3. Enable the language bar in Settings
Once done, verify whether the language bar is still missing in Windows 11. If that’s the case, head to the next solution.
4. Change Registry Editor settings
It’s of utmost importance to follow this method strictly to get back the missing language bar in Windows 11. Wrongful modification of the Registry Editor may lead to a serious problem for the PC.
We recommend performing a backup of the Registry, but if you run into trouble, here’s our guide on how torestore the Registry without a backup.
5. Use Command Prompt
This process will scan and also perform a disk checkup for your PC during the reboot process.
As earlier stated,corrupt filescan cause Windows 11 to miss the language bar. Hence, this process will identify the corrupt files affecting the PC.
6. Run Ctfmon.exe
These are the best fixes to solve the Windows 11 language bar missing problem. We hope you were able to re-enable the language bar. It is essential to follow the steps outlined to get the best results.
Besides, you can find out what to do if youcannot remove the keyboard language in Windows. Lastly, check how toremove the keyboard layout in Windows 11if you face any issues.
If you have any other questions or know a method not listed here, simply comment in the section below.
Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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