How to remove Keyboard language, that doesn't pop up in Settings?

Fabian Voit 0 Reputation points
2026-01-14T18:45:22.01+00:00

As you can see below, i only have "English (Germany)" installed, but "English (United States)" still pops up. This is super annoying, because it sometimes randomly switches and I'm not able to use any special characters anymore (since in German they are at completely different spaces).

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This is what's in the "English (Germany)" Keyboard Leyout Language Settings:

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Hope anyone can help, thanks!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
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  1. John DeV 157.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-14T19:21:18.49+00:00

    Hi, good day!

    Open Settings > Time and Language > Language and Region

    Under the "Language" section, click the Add a language button for the "Preferred languages" setting.

    Find English (United States) then Install it

    Once added, Select English (United States) then click Remove


    After that, proceed with the steps below.

    1. Press Start then search Control Panel

    Click Region > Administrative tab > Change System Locale

    Set the language in the drop-down list to the same as the System Language

    1. Press Start then search Control Panel

    Click Region > Administrative tab > Copy settings

    On the bottom, Check both options "Welcome screen and system accounts" and "New user accounts"

    Click OK

    Restart your computer.

    I look forward to receiving your update and I'm willing to collaborate with you till we resolve the issue. Do keep me informed by clicking "Add comment" below.

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