Windows 11 automatically and partially changes language from ITA to ENG

George_Stobbart · Jun 27, 2022

Hello everybody, I'm new to the forum.
I start this thread because I have a problem on my Lenovo Ideapad with Windows 11 (OS build 22000.739).
When I launch applications like MegaSync or PowerToys (these two just for example because the problem occurs also with other software), the trash icon in Desktop is moved to another position (always in Desktop) automatically and the OS language change from ITA to ENG. The weird thing is that the English language is applied only to Windows File Explorer, to the context menu and to the "new menu", all the rest of the OS remains in ITA, keyboard and Settings included.
Restarting explorer.exe all the names come back to the ITA language (even if not all the times i restart explorer.exe).
I cheched the system logs but nothing strange/errors/ is showing.
I have removed all language packs except for Italian.
I thoroughly scanned the PC to see if there was any virus / malware but nothing was found in my OS.

I hope someone could suggest me any solution for this weird case. Thank you in advance

glasskuter · Jun 28, 2022

Welcome to the forum George. Take a look at this article from Microsoft to see if there is anything there you haven't tried. Manage the input and display language settings in Windows

I think this article will answer your question why the language changes in some apps. FIX: Windows 10 Changes the Input Language to its Own. (Solved) - wintips.org - Windows Tips & How-tos

I suggest you also check for file corruption. Open a command prompt as administrator and type sfc /scannow

George_Stobbart · Jun 28, 2022

Thank you so much glasskuter for you reply.
I checked your first link and i can also say you my Win 11 version is not single language (version).
I also followed the tutorial on your second link and checked "Let me use a different input method for each app window" but the problem persist

I also run the sfc /scannow command but no errors/files corruptions were detected.

I really don't know where is the problem in my OS... really weird

Anixx · Jun 28, 2022

People had reported the same issue in 22H2 check the Explorer Patcher thread.

George_Stobbart · Jun 29, 2022

Anixx said:
People had reported the same issue in 22H2 check the Explorer Patcher thread.

Thank you Anixx for your reply

(even if i don't use EP) i m just checking EP thread but at the moment i didn't found the right post...i continue to search

Anixx · Jun 29, 2022

George_Stobbart said:
Thank you Anixx for your reply (even if i don't use EP) i m just checking EP thread but at the moment i didn't found the right post...i continue to search

Here is it:
New Version of ExplorerPatcher

The guy has problems with Dutch arbitrarily changing to English in Explorer context menus.

George_Stobbart · Jun 29, 2022

Anixx said:
Here is it:
New Version of ExplorerPatcher

The guy has problems with Dutch arbitrarily changing to English in Explorer context menus.

Thank you. i have just read the post you linked me and i see that guy have a similar problem (with Dutch language). And i'm still trying to solve the problem even if i m losing hope :cry:

jvickers · Jul 1, 2022

I have this problem with my system switching to German on occasion. I was learning German and input the language pack. I thought I'd removed it, but the switch still occurs. I have to reboot to get it to switch back to English. If I find a fix, I'll let you know.

jvickers · Jul 1, 2022

This is what I'm trying to see if it works.

Go to Settings > Time & Language > Typing > Advanced keyboard settings.
Override the default input method to the language of your choice instead of having "Use language list (recommended)".
Deselect "Let me use a different input method for each app window".

See if that works. Let us know.

George_Stobbart · Jul 1, 2022

jvickers said:
This is what I'm trying to see if it works.

Go to Settings > Time & Language > Typing > Advanced keyboard settings.

Override the default input method to the language of your choice instead of having "Use language list (recommended)".

Deselect "Let me use a different input method for each app window".

See if that works. Let us know.

Thanks to you too jvickers.
I followed your suggestions and i ve just changed the 2 settings.
I keep you updated

George_Stobbart · Jul 4, 2022

UPDATE: Nothing to do...My system continues to change (partially) language from ITA to ENG :tears:

I really don't know what should i do to fix this annoying problem

George_Stobbart · Jul 6, 2022

I could try to run the cmd %windir%\system32\sysprep\sysprep.exe ?
Is it useful or i just spending time for nothing ?
Thank you

glasskuter · Jul 6, 2022

I'm not sure what you expect to accomplish by using sysprep. Sysprep is for employing a Windows image to new PCs. Generalizing the image removes computer-specific information such as installed drivers and the computer security identifier.

The only further advice I can give to to attempt a repair install to see if it makes a difference. Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade Tutorial

After that, only thing left would be to start over and clean install or, since that computer is so new, restore factory image if the system came with Windows 11.

George_Stobbart · Jul 7, 2022

glasskuter said:
I'm not sure what you expect to accomplish by using sysprep. Sysprep is for employing a Windows image to new PCs. Generalizing the image removes computer-specific information such as installed drivers and the computer security identifier.

The only further advice I can give to to attempt a repair install to see if it makes a difference. Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade Tutorial

After that, only thing left would be to start over and clean install or, since that computer is so new, restore factory image if the system came with Windows 11.

Thanks glasskuter

I think you're right. Maybe a Windows repair installation could fix the problem and it's more specific than Sysprep. I 'll try and thanks for the link

Windows 11 automatically and partially changes language from ITA to ENG

Member

My Computers

aka Mama Glass

My Computers

Member

My Computers

Well-known member

My Computer

Member

My Computers

Well-known member

My Computer

Member

My Computers

The lunatics have taken over the asylum

My Computers

The lunatics have taken over the asylum

My Computers

Member

My Computers

Member

My Computers

Member

My Computers

aka Mama Glass

My Computers

Member

My Computers

Similar threads