how to remove the black "Please select language" box

Question

I just setup new computer but cannot remove the black "Please select language" box from the lower right quadrant of my screen.

Answer 1

Welcome Bruce Epstein,

I understand how frustrating it can be when a black "Please select language" box remains visible on your Windows 11 screen after setting up your new computer. 

Before proceeding, could you please clarify:  

• Does the box appear immediately after sign-in or only when specific applications are open? 
• Is it always visible, or does it disappear when you switch to another user account? 

Building on the earlier suggestions, you might also consider the following options:    

Option 1: Check the Input Indicator settings  

• Open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar 
• Expand System tray icons 
• Turn Input Indicator Off, then restart Windows 

Option 2: Check installed keyboard languages  

• Open Settings > Time & language > Language & region 
• Remove any keyboard layouts or languages you do not use 
• Restart the computer 

Option 3: Restart the Text Input service  

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager 
• Go to Details 
• End TextInputHost.exe if present 
• Sign out and sign back in 

Option 4: Perform a Clean Boot test  

• Press Windows + R, type msconfig, and press Enter 
• On the Services tab, select Hide all Microsoft services 
• Click Disable all 
• Restart and check whether the box still appears 

I hope the steps above help you deal with your issue.  

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Answer 2

Hi, good day!

To help identify the cause, could you please provide a screenshot of the black "Please select language" box.

In the meantime, try restarting your computer and pressing Alt + Shift or Windows + Spacebar to cycle through the available input languages.

I look forward to your update and am willing to collaborate with you until we resolve the issue. Keep me posted by clicking "Add comments" below.