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How can I change my windows 8 language?

May 11, 2013 2:42AM PDT

Hey

I am new to windows 8 and when I click right click on the desktop I see the options in English in addition to another language so how can I change it to be all in English?


ty

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From the Windows 8 Help & Support
May 11, 2013 2:59AM PDT

Here's what the Windows 8 Help and Support says:
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<div>"Install or change a display language
<div><i> You can change the language Windows uses to display text in wizards, dialog
boxes, menus, and other items in the user interface. Some display languages are
installed by default,
while others require you to install additional language files.</i></div>`
There are two types of language files:
<div><i>Windows 7 Language Interface Packs (LIPs).?
Windows 7 LIPs provide a translated version of
the most widely used areas of the user interface. LIPs are freely available to
download. For more information, including a list of languages available, go to
the Microsoft Local Language Program website.</i></div>`
<div><i> Windows 7 language packs.? Windows 7 language packs provide a translated
version of most of the user interface.</i></div><div><i> Before you can install a display language, you need access to the
language files. These files can be found on your computer, a computer in your
network, or your Windows DVD. They can also be
downloaded from the web. For more information about the differences between
language packs and Language Interface Packs, and how to get them, see How do I get
additional display languages?</i></div>`
<div><i> Note


Language packs are available in Windows 7 Ultimate through Windows Update as optional updates. They aren't
installed automatically. If you're using Windows 7 Enterprise, contact your system
administrator for information about installing additional
languages."</i>
</div>`
Good luck.
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ty :)
May 11, 2013 3:28AM PDT

Hey

ty for ur reply wpgwpg Happy


but I didn't get it, how can I change or install the English language to be the display language for all of the menus?


ty

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Try this link
May 11, 2013 10:20AM PDT
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ty s much :D
May 11, 2013 5:47PM PDT

I found out how can I do it Grin


ty so much for ur help Grin