Updated: November 26, 2018 Published: 2016 or earlier
Description
The language switching panel has disappeared in the lower right corner.
Cause
- Accidental deletion of the panel itself or the ctfmon.exe file from startup.
- Only one language is installed.
- Sometimes because of a virus.
Solution
Before you try the methods below, check how many input languages are installed on your system. This is done in the Control Panel - Clock, language and region - Language. If only one language is installed, Language bar will not appear. In this case you need to add it.
Restore the language bar in Windows 7 (Vista) and later
- Click "Start" - "Control Panel" - "Region and Language". Go to the "Languages and keyboards" tab and click "Change keyboard...". Go to the “Language Bar” tab and switch the switch to the “Pinned to taskbar” position. Click "Apply";
- Click "Start" - click right click mouse on “Computer” - select “Management”. Expand "Task Scheduler" - "Task Scheduler Library" - "Microsoft" - "Windows" - select "TextServicesFramework" - in the right window find the "MsCtfMonitor" task. If necessary, enable it - to do this, right-click on the task and select “Enable”.
* If the MsCtfMonitor job is missing, you can export it from another work computer and import it to the computer with the problem.
Then click "Start" - in the search form, enter services.msc and press Enter.
Find the Task Manager service and make sure it is running and starts automatically. If the service does not start automatically, click "Start" - in the search form, enter regedit and press Enter. Find the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Schedule open parameter Start and replace its value with 2. Restart your computer;If the task manager does not contain the required task or it was not possible to enable autostart of the service, click “Start” - enter the command in the search form regedit- “OK.” Find the key
CTFMON.EXE and restart your computer. - Opening Control Panel - All Control Panel Elements - Taskbar notification area - Turn system icons on or off. Check that the input indicator is turned on.
- Punto Switcher. This is a more advanced language switcher for Windows.
Restore the language bar in Windows XP:
- Right-click on the bottom menu bar - expand “Toolbars” and select “Language Bar”;
- Click "Start" - "Control Panel" - "Region and Language". Go to the "Languages" tab and click "More details...". On the "Advanced" tab, make sure that the "Turn off additional text services" checkbox is not checked. On the “Options” tab, click “Language Bar” and check the box “Show the language bar on the desktop”;
- Click "Start" - "Run" - enter msconfig and click "OK". Go to the "Startup" tab - check the box ctfmon. Restart your computer.
If ctfmon is missing in msconfig, click "Start" - "Run" - enter the command regedit- “OK.” Find the key HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
In the right window, right-click - “New” - “String parameter”. Name new parameter CTFMON.EXE and open it for editing. In the "Value:" field, enter C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE and restart your computer.
Universal method
If none of the above methods solved the problem, install the Punto Switcher program. This is a more advanced language switcher for Windows. If this program interferes with its auto-switching, you can turn it off and use Punto Switcher as an indicator of the active language.
PC users regularly encounter various difficulties while working in the operating system. It can be as serious system problems, and minor inconveniences.
In a situation where the language option is not displayed windows panel xp, then you can find a solution to a similar situation in this article.
It is immediately worth noting that after completing these manipulations, it is recommended to restart the computer to fully implement all the accepted adjustments.
Quick ways
If there is no language bar on the taskbar located at the bottom of the desktop, you will need to follow the steps below:
- right-click directly on the taskbar;
- select from the drop-down menu, Toolbars;
- In the loading window, check whether the item - language bar is checked.
This is the most accessible standard option to solve the problem in question, however, it is possible that even with the function active, the language bar may not appear. In such situations, you will need to perform a number of manipulations, which means you need to go through the chain:
Start -> Control Panel -> Regional and Language Options
In the window that opens, you should go to the Languages->Details section, and then go to Advanced. 
In the settings window, you need to uncheck the item – Turn off additional text services, and also confirm the actions.
This will probably solve the problem at hand.
Using the system registry
When considering more complex solutions, you can use the system registry. In order for the language bar to be displayed adequately in the system, you will have to call the registry editor and set the same commands.
To open the registry editor, go to Start->Start Search and enter: regedit in the line provided. Next, you will need to find the block yourself:
REG_SZ here for the ctfmon.exe value must have a similar form:
It should be noted that with any impact on the registry, you should be careful and carefully follow the steps, since due to violations in the contents of the registry, the entire operating system may fail.
Autoload
As one of the methods, you can check the system startup mode. To do this, follow the path Start->Run, and in the window that opens, enter the command ctfmon.exe
This is the application that is directly responsible for working and launching the language bar. If there are any problems with the panel, this component will not be on the list. Therefore, in order to return the panel, you will need to take care of the correct settings.
To ensure normal startup and operation of the ctfmon.exe service, you will need to create a special REG file.
This type of file is designed to make adjustments to the registry, making urgent amendments to the operation of faulty elements. To create such a file you need to open notepad or Microsoft Word and enter the text:
As a result, having assigned the *.reg format to the file, you should save it.
You must format it as shown in the screenshots. In the future, you need to run the file and confirm all the actions suggested by the system, and then reboot the device.
If everything was done correctly, the user will receive a message about a successful change in the registry, and the language bar will return to its place.
Punto Switcher
A program called Punto Switcher is actively gaining more and more popularity among users. This is because it can not only help solve the problem with the disappearing language bar, but also facilitate the process of switching layouts.
In the program, you can assign hotkeys to switch languages and many other actions, for example, changing the case of characters or changing the layout of already typed characters.
The program also has many other useful functions, and in addition, during the work, gives recommendations for optimizing the actions taken. This program is distributed free of charge, it can be easily downloaded and installed from the official website.
After installation, Punto Switcher replaces the standard language bar with its own icon. It is located on the control panel, like a standard icon, or can be minimized to the system tray.
With a simple click or using hotkey, the user can change the layout, as well as add new languages to the list of used ones.
However, this program is perfect even for those who do not have problems with the standard language bar.
It happens that in operating rooms Windows systems XP the language switch button suddenly disappears. In this case, users may have difficulties with language settings or switching; not everyone knows how to use hotkeys. Not to mention the fact that many simply do not know which key or combination is responsible for switching the language. This button can also disappear in Windows XP due to the inept actions of the user himself when clicking on the language switch right key mouse to bring up the settings, randomly select the “Close language bar” item and then confirm the action. Naturally, she will disappear, where to look for her now? Everything is very simple.
The Win XP language bar has disappeared
- Let's go to " Start».
- Switch to " Control Panel».
- Next, we need a section for regional and language settings.
- Click on languages and regional settings.
- Then select the item “ Languages"where we click on the item - " More details».
- Next we need to select a section - “ Language bar».
- And check the box here – “ Show the language bar on the desktop».
After which this very panel will appear at the top of the screen; you can collapse it by clicking on the small picture on the right. 
When the language bar disappeared in Windows XP, after all the manipulations described in the article, we safely returned it to its place, all that remains is to find out which key combination is responsible for switching languages. By default, the system uses two keys pressed simultaneously to switch the language - this is Shift+Alt
, there may still be Shift+Ctrl
. There may, of course, be another combination, or one key, but only if the changes were made manually by the user.
The New Year's weekend passed and all the people again plunged into everyday work, and I, in turn, sat down to my blog. And everything seems fine, but one problem has been tormenting me since last year - the language bar constantly disappears. Once you restore it, a month or two passes, and then it disappears.
Why this happens, I don’t know. You can work on a computer without a language bar, but it’s not convenient. When she disappeared the first time, I Googled it, as they say, and immediately restored it. This happened two, three times. And then, on the fourth time, the first recovery method stopped working. I had to look for an alternative, but I still found it.
About my two effective ways I want to tell you. If the first does not give results, the second should certainly work. By the way, I have Windows 7, but the second method may be suitable for many operating systems.
So, if you do not see the language bar, use these methods:
Through the Windows Control Panel.
Through “Startup” using the ctfmon file. exe
1-way. The simplest one and you should immediately resort to it after the icon disappears. Through “Start” go to “Control Panel”.
In the “Language Bar” application, the checkbox should be opposite “Pinned to taskbar”.
For example, when my icon disappeared for the first time, I went to the “Language panel” and for some reason the checkbox was opposite “Hidden”. Using simple steps, I pinned it to “Pinned to taskbar” and clicked OK.
All the icons were back in place and I was happy as long as this method worked. But then he stopped helping. Even those simple actions stopped working. The language bar didn’t want to come back, so the second method helped.
2-way. Just as simple as the first one.
So, first, go to the “C” drive of our computer, then open the “Windows” folder, then “System32”.
There we find the ctfmon file and copy it to the desktop.
After that, through “Start” go to “All Programs”.
In programs, find the “Startup” folder and open it with the right mouse button using “Open”. Move our previously copied ctfmon shortcut to the window that appears.
At this point, the operation is almost complete, you just need to restart the computer and the RU/EN language icon will simply appear in its place.
In this post-New Year article, I tried to analyze the question “How to return the language bar” in as much detail and as clearly as possible, and I think these methods will help you. Well, that's it, bye!
Update July 2015
3-way. Using changes in the Windows registry.
The method is effective, but you should do everything exactly as written in these instructions. Otherwise, the system may become unstable or not boot at all.
Go to the menu Start or press hotkeys Win+R and enter the command “regedit” in the search window.
In the last folder “Run”, right-click and create a “String parameter”. We call it “CTFMon”. Again, right-click on the newly created file and select “Edit”. Enter the following value there: “ C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe»
That's it, restart the computer and observe the result.
Many PC users prefer to switch languages using a special language bar on the desktop. It makes working with documents easier and clearly displays the current language. If the icon disappears for some reason, you have to get used to other switching methods. This is not always convenient, which means it will be easier for the user to go into the computer settings and make the necessary changes.
Recovery methods
If the language designation is missing in Windows XP, there are several ways to enable it. And it’s better to study all these methods, because not all of them can help in your case. For example, simply turning on language display from the desktop will not help if the ctfmon.exe file is damaged by viruses or when removing it from startup. Let's take a step-by-step look at how you can return the language settings to your computer.
Switch on directly from the desktop
This is the easiest way to return the familiar icon to the corner of the screen. To use it in Windows XP, you need:
- Right-click on the taskbar.
- Select “Toolbars” from the menu.
- Click on “Language Bar” in the next menu.
This method does not always work in Windows XP, since system crashes after virus attacks can cause serious problems with settings. In this case, the listed actions will not lead to any results, and you will have to try other methods to return the language icon.
Switching on via control panel
This method is considered more complex than the previous one. However, it helps to achieve the desired result after unsuccessful attempts to configure from the desktop. To implement it you will have to delve into deep Windows settings XP, but it's not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Proceed as follows:
If your language setting was lost not as a result of a virus attack, you can quickly restore it using the method discussed above. If this technique does not help you, you will have to take more serious measures.
Editing startup
In Windows XP and other versions of this operating system There is such a thing as autoloading. It includes a set of programs and services that launch along with the OS when the computer is turned on. This is necessary for the operation of essential services and frequently used programs..
In Windows XP for output and execution functionality language icon on the screen answers system file ctfmon.exe. If your language setting is missing, ctfmon.exe may have disappeared from the list of startup services. To check this you must:
Making changes to the registry
If the "ctfmon" item is initially missing from the XP startup window, you can restore it using Registry Editor. To do this, you will also have to use the Run procedure in the Start menu. However, now you will have to enter “regedit” in the input field and confirm the action by clicking on “OK”.
In the editor that opens, find the “Run” folder at its location: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. When you go to the folder in the left column of the window, you will find that the ctfmon.exe you are looking for is missing on the right side. That is, to restore correct settings you will have to create a parameter of the same name. For this:
- In the right column of the window, right-click.
- Select New.
- Click on the “String Parameter” item.
- Enter a name (in this case it should be “CTFMON.EXE”).
Now all that remains is to edit the parameter path. To do this, right-click on the name, select “edit” and in the value field write “C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE”.
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