How to Restore the Input Method in Windows 11

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Troubleshooting Steps to Restore Input Method in Windows 11

1. Check and Re-add Input Method
- Sometimes, the input method may be incorrectly configured or removed.
- Steps:
1. Open Settings by pressing Windows + I.
2. Go to Time & language > Language & region.
3. Under "Preferred languages," select the desired language.
4. Click Options, then Add a keyboard to re-add the necessary input method if it’s missing.
5. Restart your computer if changes are not immediately reflected.

2. Restart the Windows Input Service
- Restarting the Windows Input Service can resolve many input method issues.
- Steps:
1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog, type `services.msc`, and press Enter.
2. In the Services window, locate Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service.
3. Right-click on it, select Restart, and confirm the service is running by checking its status.

3. Reset the Keyboard Settings to Default
- If the keyboard layout has been changed, you may want to reset it to default.
- Steps:
1. Go to Settings > Time & language > Language & region.
2. Select your language under "Preferred languages," and then click Options.
3. Remove any unnecessary keyboards, leaving only the primary input method.

4. Update or Reinstall Language Packs
- Corrupted or outdated language packs can affect input methods.
- Steps:
1. In Settings > Time & language > Language & region**, locate your preferred language.
2. If an update is available, click **Update**.
3. If updating does not resolve the issue, click **Remove** and re-add the language pack.

5. Reinstall Windows 11 Input Method Files
- Occasionally, files related to the input method may become corrupted and require reinstallation.
- Steps:
1. Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
2. Scroll down to find **Optional features.
3. Check for any input-related features such as language packs or handwriting and reinstall if necessary.

6. Reset Windows 11 Settings (if other steps fail)
- If none of the above steps work, consider resetting Windows 11 settings.
- Warning: This will reset system settings but will retain your files.
- Steps:
1. Go to Settings > System > Recovery.
2. Click Reset PC and choose Keep my files.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset.