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Q159020: Reinstalling OSR2 Removes Language Indicator on Taskbar

Article: Q159020
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 2,2.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): osr2 win95
Last Modified: 31-JAN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release, versions 2, 2.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you have two or more languages installed for the keyboard, the language icon
may no longer appear on the taskbar after you reinstall Windows 95.

RESOLUTION
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To reactivate the language icon, follow these steps:

1. In Control Panel, double click Keyboard.

2. Click the Enable Indicator On Taskbar check box to select it.

3. Click OK.

STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION
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Even though the language indicator does not appear on the taskbar, you can still
switch languages by pressing ALT+SHIFT.

Additional query words: 95 system tray

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Keywords          : osr2 win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbOPKSearch kbWin95OPKOSR2 kbWin95OPKOSR210
Version           : :2,2.1

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