HP computer running Windows 11 might unexpectedly switch to the Dvorak keyboard layout, causing the keyboard/input selection to appear intermittently on the taskbar and typed characters to differ from the keys pressed on the physical keyboard, while the Dvorak layout might temporarily disappear and later return even when it is not readily visible in the language or keyboard settings.
The keyboard unexpectedly uses a Dvorak layout.
Keyboard characters do not correspond with the expected physical key positions.
The keyboard layout or input-language selector appears on the Windows taskbar.
Dvorak is unavailable or difficult to locate in the normal Windows language settings.
The unwanted layout disappears but later reappears.
keyboard stuck in dvorak even though i changed the keyboard setting to qwerty
Troubleshooting Steps
1. Check the current keyboard layout
Check whether Windows is currently using an unintended keyboard layout.
Locate the keyboard language icon or language abbreviation on the right side of the Windows taskbar.
Select the icon.
Review the available keyboard layouts.
Select the correct language and keyboard layout.
Test the keyboard again.
2. Verify the Windows language configuration
An incorrect language configuration can cause typed characters to differ from the expected characters.
In Windows, search for and open Language settings.
Verify that Windows display language is set to the required language.
Under Preferred languages, verify the required language.
Move the preferred language to the first position when necessary.
Remove languages that are no longer required.
Verify that the intended keyboard is selected.
3. Review the keyboard layout in Windows 11
Windows 11 permits different keyboard layouts to be configured for an installed language.
Search for and open Language settings.
Select Time & language > Language & region.
Under the preferred language, open its options.
Review the keyboards associated with that language.
Make sure the required keyboard layout is configured.
4. Check the default input method
If multiple keyboard configurations are installed, verify which input method Windows is configured to use.
Search for and open Typing settings.
Open Advanced keyboard settings.
Locate Override for default input method.
Select the intended language/input method.
5. Remove unnecessary languages
If an unwanted language has been added to Windows, remove it to reduce the possibility of selecting an unintended keyboard configuration.
Search for and open Language settings.
Review Preferred languages.
Select a language that is not required.
Select Remove.
Verify that the intended language and keyboard remain configured.
6. Test keyboard switching
After correcting the settings:
Press and hold the Windows key.
Press Spacebar repeatedly.
Review each installed keyboard that appears.
Select the intended keyboard layout.
Open a text-editing application and type several characters to confirm that they correspond with the physical keyboard.
7. Update HP software and drivers if keyboard problems continue
If keyboard behavior remains abnormal, check the HP Software and Driver Downloads page for updates applicable to the specific HP computer.
8. Test for a keyboard hardware problem when applicable
If the issue progresses beyond the keyboard layout and keys stop working or behave abnormally, use HP PC Hardware Diagnostics for Windows to test the keyboard.
Open HP PC Hardware Diagnostics for Windows as administrator.
Open the device/component testing area.
Select Input Devices.
Select Keyboard Test.
Run the test and follow the displayed instructions.
