Keyboard Language Settings

[Guest]

Greetings,

I have a user whose physical keybaord is Swedish, but when he types it has a
French layout and hence types French characters!?! This only happens at logon
screen, because after logon the language settings change back to Swedish
which is what they should be. French is not even added in Regionale Options
so this is all very weird indeed. The only other language setting is US
English.

Secondly, when he changed his desktop layout and relogs back into Windows
his settings are not saved, ie he makes his taskbar a certain width but the
change doesn't stick. Are there registry settings that need tweaking perhaps?

Please can anyone help?

Tnx,
Taz

 

[Wesley Vogel]

HKEY_USERS\.Default stores the profile used when no users are logged on to
the computer (such as when the CTRL+ALT+DELETE logon prompt is
displayed).

Open the Registry Editor...
Start | Run | Type: regedit | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Keyboard Layout\Preload

Mine only has one Value Name, which is 1 and the Value data is 0409 which is
US English.

French is 040c

Swedish is 041D

Also look at
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Keyboard Layout\Substitutes
to see if 040c is listed.
-----

Save Settings on Exit

Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.
Scroll down to...
54. Right hand side
Save Settings on Exit - Don't Save Settings
Click on...
Save Settings on Exit

savesettings.reg is the file that you want.
-----

Or set NoSaveSettings to 0 here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
[[Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open windows
or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off.
Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.]]

Also check this key for NoSaveSettings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0, the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.
-----

Or if XP Pro, use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
User Configuration\AdministrativeTemplates\Desktop
Don't save settings at exit
Set it to Not Configured

Don't save settings at exit
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=406

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[Guest]

Hi Wesley,

Thank you very much for your prompt reply.

Yes, the issue with the French kb was solved with your tip, but the second
issue where the user desktop tasbar width change setting would'nt stick is
still unresolved despite trying both registry and GP edits mentioned. But
this is not really important because the user can live with it.

However if you have another tip for this it would be handy as it's nice to
know a solution if possible.

Regards,
Taz

HKEY_USERS\.Default stores the profile used when no users are logged on to
the computer (such as when the CTRL+ALT+DELETE logon prompt is
displayed).

Open the Registry Editor...
Start | Run | Type: regedit | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Keyboard Layout\Preload

Mine only has one Value Name, which is 1 and the Value data is 0409 which is
US English.

French is 040c

Swedish is 041D

Also look at
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Keyboard Layout\Substitutes
to see if 040c is listed.
-----

Save Settings on Exit

Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.
Scroll down to...
54. Right hand side
Save Settings on Exit - Don't Save Settings
Click on...
Save Settings on Exit

savesettings.reg is the file that you want.
-----

Or set NoSaveSettings to 0 here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
[[Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open windows
or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off.
Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.]]

Also check this key for NoSaveSettings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0, the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.
-----

Or if XP Pro, use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
User Configuration\AdministrativeTemplates\Desktop
Don't save settings at exit
Set it to Not Configured

Don't save settings at exit
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=406

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Greetings,

I have a user whose physical keybaord is Swedish, but when he types it
has a French layout and hence types French characters!?! This only
happens at logon screen, because after logon the language settings change
back to Swedish which is what they should be. French is not even added
in Regionale Options so this is all very weird indeed. The only other
language setting is US English.

Secondly, when he changed his desktop layout and relogs back into Windows
his settings are not saved, ie he makes his taskbar a certain width but
the change doesn't stick. Are there registry settings that need tweaking
perhaps?

Please can anyone help?

Tnx,
Taz

 

[Guest]

Hi Wesley,

Thankyou for your prompt reply.

Yes, your tip for the French kb issue was exactly what I needed...however
the second issue where some desktop changes (taskbar width) doesn't stick is
still unresolved. However this is no big deal because in this case the user
can live with it.

Regards,
Taz

HKEY_USERS\.Default stores the profile used when no users are logged on to
the computer (such as when the CTRL+ALT+DELETE logon prompt is
displayed).

Open the Registry Editor...
Start | Run | Type: regedit | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Keyboard Layout\Preload

Mine only has one Value Name, which is 1 and the Value data is 0409 which is
US English.

French is 040c

Swedish is 041D

Also look at
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Keyboard Layout\Substitutes
to see if 040c is listed.
-----

Save Settings on Exit

Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.
Scroll down to...
54. Right hand side
Save Settings on Exit - Don't Save Settings
Click on...
Save Settings on Exit

savesettings.reg is the file that you want.
-----

Or set NoSaveSettings to 0 here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
[[Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open windows
or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off.
Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.]]

Also check this key for NoSaveSettings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0, the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.
-----

Or if XP Pro, use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
User Configuration\AdministrativeTemplates\Desktop
Don't save settings at exit
Set it to Not Configured

Don't save settings at exit
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=406

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Greetings,

I have a user whose physical keybaord is Swedish, but when he types it
has a French layout and hence types French characters!?! This only
happens at logon screen, because after logon the language settings change
back to Swedish which is what they should be. French is not even added
in Regionale Options so this is all very weird indeed. The only other
language setting is US English.

Secondly, when he changed his desktop layout and relogs back into Windows
his settings are not saved, ie he makes his taskbar a certain width but
the change doesn't stick. Are there registry settings that need tweaking
perhaps?

Please can anyone help?

Tnx,
Taz

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Glad to hear it, Taz.

Lock the Taskbar?

Right click the taskbar and click Lock the Taskbar.

When you lock the taskbar into position, it cannot be moved or resized

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Hi Wesley,

Thank you very much for your prompt reply.

Yes, the issue with the French kb was solved with your tip, but the second
issue where the user desktop tasbar width change setting would'nt stick is
still unresolved despite trying both registry and GP edits mentioned. But
this is not really important because the user can live with it.

However if you have another tip for this it would be handy as it's nice to
know a solution if possible.

Regards,
Taz

HKEY_USERS\.Default stores the profile used when no users are logged on
to the computer (such as when the CTRL+ALT+DELETE logon prompt is
displayed).

Open the Registry Editor...
Start | Run | Type: regedit | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Keyboard Layout\Preload

Mine only has one Value Name, which is 1 and the Value data is 0409
which is US English.

French is 040c

Swedish is 041D

Also look at
HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Keyboard Layout\Substitutes
to see if 040c is listed.
-----

Save Settings on Exit

Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.
Scroll down to...
54. Right hand side
Save Settings on Exit - Don't Save Settings
Click on...
Save Settings on Exit

savesettings.reg is the file that you want.
-----

Or set NoSaveSettings to 0 here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
[[Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open
windows or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when
users log off. Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.]]

Also check this key for NoSaveSettings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0, the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.
-----

Or if XP Pro, use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
User Configuration\AdministrativeTemplates\Desktop
Don't save settings at exit
Set it to Not Configured

Don't save settings at exit
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=406

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

Greetings,

I have a user whose physical keybaord is Swedish, but when he types it
has a French layout and hence types French characters!?! This only
happens at logon screen, because after logon the language settings
change back to Swedish which is what they should be. French is not
even added in Regionale Options so this is all very weird indeed. The
only other language setting is US English.

Secondly, when he changed his desktop layout and relogs back into
Windows his settings are not saved, ie he makes his taskbar a certain
width but the change doesn't stick. Are there registry settings that
need tweaking perhaps?

Please can anyone help?

Tnx,
Taz