After I turn off the Language bar in Windows XP, I cannot turn it back on -regular bug!

[tandem]

Problem: After I turn off the Language bar in Windows XP, I cannot turn it
back on.

I tried the following from microsoft description:

*To Show the Language Bar*
To show the Language bar (using Classic view in Control Panel):

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Regional and
Language Options.
2. On the Languages tab, under Text services and input languages, click
Details.
3. Under Preferences, click Language Bar.
4. Select the Show the Language bar on the desktop check box.

 

[Alias]

: Problem: After I turn off the Language bar in Windows XP, I cannot turn it
: back on.
:
: I tried the following from microsoft description:
:
: *To Show the Language Bar*
: To show the Language bar (using Classic view in Control Panel):
:
: 1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Regional and
: Language Options.
: 2. On the Languages tab, under Text services and input languages, click
: Details.
: 3. Under Preferences, click Language Bar.
: 4. Select the Show the Language bar on the desktop check box.
: --------------
: Problem is that Language Bar button (in Preferences menu) is INACTIVE.
: This looks definitely regular Microsoft bug! Why microsoft disclaim this
: bug? They even can no privide solution to fix this!

This drove me nuts for days. Under the Language tab, make sure neither
options are ticked and then go to the Details and click on the Language Bar
button.

Alias

 

[Wesley Vogel]

The Language bar may not be displayed on the Windows XP taskbar
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;825033

After you turn off the Language bar in Windows XP, you cannot turn it back
on
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;819783

XP Pro??

Local Computer Policy\User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Control
Panel\Regional and Language Options\
Restrict selection of Windows menus and dialogs language

[[This setting restricts users to the specified language by disabling the
menus and dialog box controls in the Regional and Language Options Control
Panel. If the specified language is not installed on the target computer,
the language selection defaults to English.]]

Local Computer Policy\User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu
and Taskbar\
Do not display any custom toolbars in the taskbar

[[This setting affects the taskbar.
The taskbar includes the Start button, buttons for currently running tasks,
custom toolbars, the notification area, and the system clock. Toolbars
include Quick Launch, Address, Links, Desktop, and other custom toolbars
created by the user or by an application.
If this setting is enabled, the taskbar does not display any custom
toolbars, and the user cannot add any custom toolbars to the taskbar.
Moreover, the “Toolbars” menu command and submenu are removed from the
context menu. The taskbar displays only the Start button, taskbar buttons,
the notification area, and the system clock.
If this setting is disabled or is not configured, the taskbar displays all
toolbars. Users can add or remove custom toolbars, and the “Toolbars”
command appears in the context menu.]]

HOW TO: Use the Language Bar in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306993

Also...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read instructions at the top.
Scroll down to:
194. Right hand side.
Language Bar Remove - Restore