KF2 Keys Freeze or Fail: Input Method (IME) Fix
A short Chinese guide (translated) for a common problem: in Killing Floor 2 the game freezes for a moment after you press a key, the key does nothing, or pressing a key throws you out to the desktop. The likely cause is the Windows input method editor, especially on Windows 10. The fix is to play with an English keyboard layout.
The fix
Add one language in Control Panel, then switch to it while you play. For example add English with the US keyboard.
Windows 10 steps
- Open the Start menu, choose All apps, then Windows System, then Control Panel.
- Click Add a language and add English, then pick English (United States) and confirm.
- Click the input method icon at the bottom right of the Windows taskbar and switch it to ENG.
- Start (or return to) the game and play with ENG active.
If the symptoms were caused by the input method, keys now respond normally. For other common startup and window problems see KF2 black screen with music fix.
FAQ
- Why do keys stutter or drop me to the desktop in KF2?
- Most often the Windows input method (IME), especially on Windows 10, intercepts key presses. Using an English keyboard layout while playing avoids it.
- Do I have to uninstall my own language?
- No. Just add English (United States) as an extra language and switch to ENG before you start the game.
