Unable to switch the input method on my computer

Problem

The icon for the input method, such as Microsoft Pinyin, automatically appears in the language bar, and it's impossible to switch to another input method,

or, there is only a keyboard icon displayed on the language bar, rather than the input method icon, and it's impossible to switch from English to any other language or input method.

Solution

Method 1: Re-configure the input method settings.

1. Press Win+I to enter the Windows Settings screen, go to Devices > Typing > Advanced keyboard settings, and select Use the desktop language bar when it's available. Then, click Language bar options, and select Docked in the taskbar.

   

   

2. Restart the input method.

Method 2: Press Win+R to open the Run window, enter ctfmon.exe, and click OK.

Method 3: Go to Settings > Devices > Typing > Advanced keyboard settings, select Input language hot keys, and click Change Key Sequence, to restore the default keyboard order.

Method 4: If the issue persists, go to Settings > Time & Language > Language > Preferred languages > English (United States) > Options > Select Microsoft Pinyin > Options > General > Restore to restore the IME default settings, and then restart your computer.