How to set up an additional Russian Phonetic layout - YaZHert for Windows 11?

Q > How to set up the best Russian Phonetic layout YaZHert for Windows 11?

A > The main problem today is unsuccessful attempts to install the excellent YaZhert patch in Windows 11 due to a conflict between MSKLC and the current version of the NET Framework. Well, this is easily solved by installing the older NF version 3.5.. And then everything starts working perfectly (please, don't forget to uninstall other versions of the Russian keyboard to avoid conflicts). That's it, guys.

To set up an additional Russian Phonetic layout, such as YaZHert, in Windows 11, you can follow these general steps:

1. Open Settings: Right-click on the Start menu and select Settings.
2. Navigate to Time & Language: In the left pane, select Time & language.
3. Select Language & region: In the right pane, click on Language & region.
4. Add a Language: Under the Preferred languages section, click on Add a language.
5. Search for Russian: Type "Russian" in the search box and select it from the list.
6. Install Language Features: Follow the prompts to install the language features, ensuring that the keyboard layout option is selected.
7. Add Keyboard Layout: After adding Russian, you can click on the language and select Options. Here, you can add the YaZHert keyboard layout if it is available.
8. Switch Between Layouts: You can switch between keyboard layouts using the keyboard shortcut (usually Alt + Shift or Windows key + Space).

If the YaZHert layout is not available by default, you may need to download a custom keyboard layout or use a third-party tool to create it.

References:

• How to add fonts that are missing after upgrading Windows (windows-11)