Windows IME conflict: AutoHotkey blocked by Vietnamese keyboard input method

Nguyễn Trọng Nhân (🇻🇳) 0 Reputation points
2026-08-25T09:31:30.08+00:00

Hi,

I'm [moderator's note: PII removed].

I find your tools very useful. However, I noticed that you need to unblock the AutoHotkey application. I really need to use this app, but due to your Windows input method editor (IME), AutoHotkey is currently blocked.

I think these 2 solutions would be very helpful:

  1. Unblock AutoHotkey.
  2. Provide an option to completely uninstall/remove the default Windows keyboard layout/IME.

I heavily rely on display language features and PC Voice Control,... However, because of this keyboard conflict, I am forced to remove everything and only keep the display language. That is very unfortunate!

Best regards,

[moderator's note: PII removed]

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language
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  1. Vikki-T 9,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-08-25T14:07:54.93+00:00

    Hi Nguyễn Trọng Nhân (🇻🇳),

    I understand how disruptive this conflict can be, especially when you rely on AutoHotkey and Windows language and voice features.

    Windows allows the display language and keyboard/input layout to be managed separately. Please go to Settings > Time & language > Language & region > Vietnamese > Language options, then check whether the Vietnamese keyboard can be removed under Keyboards while retaining Vietnamese as the Windows display language. You can find the official instructions here: Manage language and keyboard/input layout settings in Windows.

    To better understand the AutoHotkey issue, could you clarify whether Windows displays an “app blocked” message, or whether the AutoHotkey script runs but certain shortcuts do not respond? Please also share the affected key combination, your AutoHotkey version, and whether the issue stops after switching to English (US) with Windows key + Spacebar.

    Since AutoHotkey is a third-party application, testing these details will help determine whether this is an IME shortcut conflict or an application/security restriction. While my initial response may not fully resolve the issue, I truly appreciate your cooperation as we work together toward identifying the most effective solution. Thank you so much for your understanding.

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