Fixing common issues when Unikey fails to run and cannot type in Vietnamese

If you encounter the problem of not being able to type in Vietnamese using Unikey and are unsure how to fix Unikey errors, please refer to the article below to learn how to address common issues when Unikey fails to run and cannot type in Vietnamese.

Here, Mytour will guide you in resolving some common errors when Unikey fails to run and cannot type in Vietnamese. Follow along for solutions.

1. Unikey error due to incompatible installation

Ensure that your computer is using the appropriate Unikey version. Visit the official Unikey website at unikey.org to download the Unikey version suitable for your computer.

2. Unable to type in Vietnamese due to Unikey not being initialized.

While using Unikey, sometimes it may shut down unnoticed due to an error, preventing you from typing in Vietnamese. If the Unikey icon is not visible in the system tray, you can search in the Menu with the keyword 'Unikey' to open Unikey.

Configure the

Startup with Windows option so that Unikey starts automatically when your computer boots up.

3. Vietnamese typing error due to selecting the wrong Unikey input mode

4. Unikey error caused by incorrectly configuring the typing method

A common issue when using Unikey is misconfiguring the typing method and character set, leading to the inability to type Vietnamese with accents.

To set the typing method and character set for Unikey, follow these steps: first, double-click on the Unikey icon in the system tray, or right-click on the Unikey icon and choose Control Panel [Ctrl + F5] to open the Unikey interface.

Afterward, configure in the control panel: set Character Set to Unicode, and Typing Method to Telex as shown below. Please note:

• VNI Windows Character Set: Use this for fonts with VNI at the beginning (e.g., VNI-Times, VNI-Korin, VNI 24 Love…)
• TCVN3(ABC) Character Set: Use this for fonts with dots and .vn at the beginning (e.g., .Vntime, .VntimeH…)
• Unicode Character Set: Includes all other fonts, suitable for many fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, etc.

Here, Mytour has guided you on how to fix common issues when Unikey is not running or unable to type Vietnamese. We hope you can quickly resolve Unikey errors and start typing Vietnamese on your computer. Best of luck!