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Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Services - Keeps reverting to Manual Startup whenever I reboot

Anonymous
2022-05-19T12:35:02+00:00

So I don't remember when this problem started. Whenever I boot my laptop, I can't type in the search bar and the settings. I found a solution on the internet and says that the Touch Keyboard Services may be turned off. So I checked and it was indeed turned off. I set it to automatic under startup so whenever I boot my laptop again, I can type in my windows search.

But, whenever I turn on my pc it always keep on reverting to Manual startup. I scanned my pc for any virus/malware using Malwarebytes and found nothing. All of the programs in my pc are genuine. I am running windows 11 with all the current updates installed.

My question is, how do I prevent the settings from reverting to Manual type.

PC: Acer Nitro AN515-54
Windows 11

Thank you in advance.
Raymond.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings

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  1. David-M 110.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-05-19T13:44:41+00:00

    Hi Raymond.
    I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    As far as I know, this is a common behavior in this service. At least it happens on all my computers.
    This service always reverts to the "Manual (Trigger Start)" startup type.

    But I think I have the solution to your problem.
    Do the procedure below and see if you can type in the search bar and the settings.

    1. Press "Windows + R";
    2. Type or paste "C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" (No quotes) and press Enter.
    3. See if the issue is resolved.

    If the above procedure resolves the issue, do the procedure below to make it work correctly each time you restart Windows.

    1. Open Start and type cmd, right-click on "Command Prompt", and select "Run as administrator".
    2. Copy the command below, paste it into Command Prompt, and press Enter:

    REG ADD "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" /T REG_SZ /D "%windir%\system32\ctfmon.exe" /v CTFMON /F

    1. Restart your PC and test.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions.

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  1. David-M 110.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-05-19T14:24:07+00:00

    Glad to help.

    Best regards.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-05-19T14:01:33+00:00

    Good day David.

    I am glad to inform you that your solution worked perfectly for me! I've been stressed out by this issue for weeks now and I am so glad it has been resolved.
    I am really thankful for your quick response and support.

    Thank you.
    Raymond.

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