Most users are facing issues with the Chinese (Simplified) input on their PC.

So read ahead and fix it.

Why Is Chinese Input Not Working in Windows 11?

Shut Down Windows PC

Language and region

There could be various reasons for the non-functioning of the Chinese language in Windows 11.

In this section, well mention the most common reasons for this.

So try all the fixes to eliminate issues with the Chinese IME on your gear:

1.

Language and region

Once done, hit theEnterkey to reboot your Windows 11 PC to see if the issue is fixed.

If the issue doesnt go away after doing this, hard restart it and then confirm the problems status.

Keeping this in mind, we suggest youmake sure its the sameon your Windows 11 computer.

Select Language

2.In theLanguage & regionwindow, underPrefered languages, find theChineseinput method.

3.Click thethree dots (…)next to Chinese, and chooseMove upuntil it reaches the top.

Hopefully, the Chinese input method works properly on your Windows 11 PC without any issues.

Choose Move Up

Doing so will definitely resolve all the issues with the language keyboard.

2.Click thethree dots (…)next to the language, and select theRemoveoption from the menu.

3.In the new dialog box, clickYesto remove the language pack from your Windows 11 PC.

Choose Remove

4.Then, click theAdd a languagebutton, search forChinese (Simplified), and clickNext.

5.Finally, click theInstallbutton to drop in the language on your PC, and then, make it default.

We also suggest you apply the same and see if it works for you.

Click Add a Language

2.In theLanguage & regionwindow, in thePrefered languagessection, search for theChineseinput method.

3.Click thethree dots (…)next to Chinese, and selectMove downuntil it reaches the bottom.

you’re able to also try the same on your gear and check whether it fixes the issue.

Click Install

Due to this, we suggest youreinstate the File Explorer appon your Windows rig to fix issues with it.

2.InTask Manager, underProcesses, look for theWindows Explorerprocess, and right-choose it.

3.From the context menu, chooseRestartto restart the Windows Explorer process on your PC.

Choose Move Down

4.Finally, reboot your Windows 11 PC and use the Chinese keyboard to see if it works well.

This will look for malicious content on your Windows computer and delete it to resolve this problem.

2.In thePrivacy & securitywindow, selectWindows Securityand thenOpen Windows Security.

Open Task Manager

3.Next, choose theVirus & threat protectionoption and then clickScan nowto begin the scan.

4.Once done, wait for the scan to complete and once its completed, check the issues status.

Thus we suggest youupdate your devices keyboard adapterto resolve all the issues with it.

Search Windows Explorer

2.ClickAdvanced options, thenOptional updates, and then find the keyboard driver-related updates.

3.Tick the checkbox next to thekeyboard driver update and clickDownload & installto install them.

2.In theKeyboardssection, right-hit the keyboard driver, and selectUninstall devicefrom the menu.

Restart Windows Explorer

3.In the new window, chooseUninstallto remove the adapter from your Windows 11 PC.

4.Lastly, chooseActionon the top, and thenScan for hardware changesto reinstall the driver.

2.On the next screen, underOthers, findKeyboardand choose theRunbutton next to it.

Move to Privacy & security

2.UnderOn-screen keyboard, access keys, and Print screen, enable theOn-screen keyboardtoggle.

3.Once you enable it, youll see a keyboard on your Windows 11 PCs screen.

2.After finding the new updates, click theDownload & install allbutton to install them on your PC.

Open Windows Security Settings

3.Once the PC is updated, confirm if the Chinese keyboard or IME is still not working on it.

To check whether its true,clean or custom install Windows 11.

The best part is that its suggested by many users.

scan now

It means it has worked for them.

2.In the new dialog box, choose theKeep my filesoption, and then choose theCloud installoption.

3.On the next screen, chooseChange settingsand disableRestore preinstalled appstoggle on it.

Choose Windows Update

4.ChooseConfirmand then selectNext > Resetto begin the PC reset process and fix this issue.

For some users, this problem started to appear after upgrading to Windows 10.

1.Go to theRecoverysection of theSettings app, and click theGo Backoption next toGo Back.

Choose Optional Updates

2.In the new window, choose your reason for downgrading to Windows 10 and clickGo back to Windows 10.

FAQs

How Do I Enable Chinese Keyboard on Windows 11?

you’re free to turn on the Chinese IME from theLanguage & regionsection of theSettings appon your PC.

Click Download & install

To use the Chinese handwriting input, install it on the PC in theLanguage & regionsection of parameters.

Does Windows 11 Support Chinese Language?

Yes, Windows 11 supports all kinds of Chinese languages, such as simplified as well as traditional.

Keyboards in Device Manager 1

Why Is My Keyboard Not Typing in Chinese?

How Do I Enable Chinese Typing?

To enable Chinese on your Windows 11 PC, move to theLanguage & regionsettings and do it.

Choose Uninstall Device

However, sometimes, it becomes difficult to install and use languages in Windows 11.

Lastly, let us know which mentioned workaround helped you fix Chinese input not working in Windows 11.

Choose Uninstall

other troubleshooters

Run Keyboard Troubleshooter

Select Keyboard

Go to On screen Keyboard Section

reset pc button

Option to local reinstall or cloud reinstall 1

Click Next 2

Click on Reset 1

Click the Go Back Button

Click the Go Back to Windows 10