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Following the instructions in this thread, I added the Dvorak layout to the Regional and Language Options control panel, set it as the default keyboard layout and removed the US (QWERTY) layout.

However, even though I removed the QWERTY layout, it still appears in my language bar, and my system defaults to it in every new window. This persists after a log-out/log-in and even a system restart.

I have noticed this behavior in multiple versions of Windows, including Windows XP and Windows Server 2008.

Screenshot of QWERTY layout selected with Regional and Language control panel open showing that only Dvorak is active

How do I remove the QWERTY keyboard layout from my system permanently?

Alternatively (if outright removing QWERTY is just impossible), can I get Windows to default to Dvorak instead of QWERTY for new windows/documents?

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You should be able to remove the keyboard layout by removing it, but as in your case it can't be done, the second (alternate) option seems more apt at the moment till someone else can figure that out. What I can show you is how to set DVORAK to be your default keyboard layout.

Firstly you need to set DVORAK to be your default input language and apply the changes. This will set it to open all your programs with the DVORAK layout by default.

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You can also configure a keyboard shortcut to switch between keyboard layouts or input languages. In your case will be your keyboard layout to left alt + shift on your keyboard. Just in case your layout settings are acting nasty and not setting it to DVORAK by default.

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