Computer users are often faced with the ordeal of changing the pre-set language of their operating system, either from English to the language of their choice or from another language to English. However, with some basic formatting knowledge, customising your OS is simple. This do-it-yourself procedure works for most updated versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
How To Change Windows Display Language
Go to
Control Panel >
Windows Update, and download the language pack under
Optional windows update. Other operating systems, including
Windows Vista may require a slightly modified procedure.
Press the
Windows key +
I. Click
Time & Language >
Region & Language >
Add a language.
Find the language that you would like to add, then download any necessary language packs by clicking
Options. Next, click
Set as default. If possible, set your country or region to receive local content.
Next, press the
Windows key +
X to launch the Power User menu. Click
Control Panel >
Add a language >
Advanced settings >
Apply language settings to the Welcome screen, system accounts, and new user accounts.
Under the
Welcome screen and new user accounts section on the Administrative tab, click
Copy settings, then check the boxes next to
Welcome screen and system accounts and
New user accounts. Click
OK twice.
Upon restarting your computer, your new default language should be the one that you chose during the process.
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