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Windows language switcher does not always select keyboards correctly

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Symptoms

On some systems, the Windows 8.1 language switcher, accessible by clicking the language code near the clock, or by holding Windows key and pressing Space, does not select a keyboard layout correctly first time.
Instead, the default language/keyboard is selected. The second time you select the keyboard, it is correctly selected.

Workarounds

• Use Keyman's keyboard switching, via hotkey or language menu, to choose the language instead.
• Or, select the keyboard twice with the Windows language switcher.

Applies to:

• Keyman Desktop 8.0
• Keyman Desktop 9.0