Windows 10: Keyboard seems to have changed locale

A nuisance I've observed several times is that when Windows 10 wants to reboot to install updates it changes some of the keys on the keyboard. @ and " are swapped, and the hash key gives \. The \ key also gives \ so I don't have hash. Normally this can be cured by a reboot, but today I rebooted and the problem is still there.


I can't use the Keyboard part of Control Panel because it says I have to install it. I downloaded it and it refused to install the Keyboard configuration utility because it said I didn't have a Microsoft Mouse. (I do)


Any ideas?

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Local Account password changed to Online Account Password

Hi,

I suggest you to follow the steps on how to switch from Microsoft account to Local account:

• Click on search in taskbar and type account.
• Click on Accounts.
• Now, under Your account, click on Sign in with Local account instead.
• Enter your Microsoft account password for confirmation and then follow the screen instruction.
• Enter User name credentials for your the Local account and click OK.
• Now, login to Local account.

Hope it helps.

 

Keyboard shortcut Alt key not working

Hi,



Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.

• 
  Since when are you facing this issue?
  
• 
  Did you make any software or hardware changes on your computer prior to this issue?
  
  
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Step 1: You may check if the ALT key is functioning correctly in on-screen keyboard. It will help us to verify if there is any issue with the keyboard.

Follow the steps below to open On-screen Keyboard.

• 
  Windows + Q, type OSK (on-screen keyboard)
  
• 
  And check if it works
  

Step 2: Run Hardware and device Troubleshooter.

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your devices. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.

 

Windows 10 "Update" Changed keyboard layout on welcome screen and I can't change it back.

Hi,



I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.

• 
  How many keyboard language have you installed?
  

If you have installed more than 1 keyboard language in your system, then I suggest you to remove the keyboard language other than default language and check if it helps.

Follow the steps to remove the language.

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  Open Control panel.
  
• 
  Click on language.
  
• 
  Select the language and click on remove option at the top.
  

And also refer the link below and check if it helps.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17424/windows-change-keyboard-layout



Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.