Title: Resolving the "No Associated Language Bug" in Windows using Norwegian as an Example
Introduction
This article aims to provide a detailed solution to the "No Associated Language Bug" in Windows, using Norwegian as an example. This issue arises when the Windows keyboard layout has no associated language present.
The Problem
PS C:\Users\grant> get-winuserlanguagelist LanguageTag
Solution
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
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Open Region & Language settings.
- Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
- Click on Time & Language.
- Select Region & Language on the left side.
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Add a new language.
- Click on Add a language.
- Search for Norwegian (Bokmål) or any other language you prefer.
- Click on the language to select it.
- Click on Next.
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Choose input method.
- Select Norwegian (Bokmål) - Norwegian (Bokmål) keyboard or the keyboard layout of your choice.
- Click on Next.
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Choose region.
- Select your region.
- Click on Next.
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Set your new language as the default.
- Check the box next to Make this my Windows display language.
- Click on Next.
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Complete the setup.
- Click on Confirm.
Now, your Windows keyboard layout should have an associated language, resolving the "No Associated Language Bug".
Code Examples
Here's an example of how to set the Norwegian (Bokmål) keyboard layout programmatically using PowerShell:
Add-WindowsFeature "Keyboard-00004409-0000E012-0000E017-0000E01A-0000E01E"
Set-WinUserLanguageList -LanguageList "nb-NO"
Summary
- Article: Resolving the "No Associated Language Bug" in Windows using Norwegian as an Example
- References:
- Book: "Windows Internals" by Mark E. Russinovich and David A. Solomon
- Article: How to Change Keyboard Layout in Windows 10
- Online Resource: Microsoft Docs - Add a language to Windows 10