My XP Pro is in Arabic?

joebhoy1916

Just got it xp pro. Its in arabic the writing on the websites isnt its when im putting in a cd or on webpages where it should say tools and all that?

Cant figure it out on it ages looking?

Ruu_Old

Dont really understand what you are asking. Where did you get this copy of Windows XP? Have a look in Control Panel->Regional and Language Options and select the Language toolbar and then click the Details Button. Whats listed in that box?

irlrobins

Sounds like you have an Arabic copy of windows. No way to change the language, you can only change the keyboard settings so you can input english characters, etc.

If you bought it, return it for an english version. But sounds like you got a pirated copy, in which case you got what you (didn't) paid for.

zilog_jones

You should be able to change the language back to English - typical XP installations should contain all languages. Go to the regional settings in Control Panel (it's the globe icon), and set everything to English.

legologic

typical XP installations should contain all languages.

They should but unfortunately, they don't.

You can change regional settings and input language but all that will do is change the default currency, time and date displays, daylight savings settings, etc... an arabic version of windows will predominantly be in arabic. Error messages, toolbars, menu's and instructions will all be in arabic. I had the same problem with my German computer coming with a german OEM version of XP.

You can buy a language pack to convert it to english but it's nearly as expensive as a copy of non-OEM windows. My CD key worked with a friends install disk so I don't see any reason it shouldn't do the same for you. As far as i'm aware this would also be perfectly legal as long as you have a legitimate serial.

irlrobins

What legologic said ^.

Just go and buy XP like everyone else instead of downloading it.

joebhoy1916

irlrobins wrote:

What legologic said ^.

Just go and buy XP like everyone else instead of downloading it.

WTF you on about I didnt download it.

irlrobins

Apologies then. Just not many Arabic copies of Windows for retail in Ireland I imagine. So I added 2+2 and got 5.

TerrorFirmer

Where DID you get it?

TomCo

Is Arabic the first language in the list?

It might have defaulted to it, stranger things have happened.

Gurgle

TomCo wrote:

Is Arabic the first language in the list?
It might have defaulted to it, stranger things have happened.

My current XP-Pro PC is entirely in English, except for the 'Panneau de configuration'.

panneau.JPG

Maximilian

He bought it in Dubai for all you guys know. People are so quick to judge sometimes. Of course, I imagine there are one or two people in this forum, given its nature, who never leave their home, let alone the country, so such a possiblility seems remote...

Hobbes

joebhoy1916 wrote:

WTF you on about I didnt download it.

If you didn't download it. Where did you get it? If you got it legit then you should contact the company that sold it to you. If they give you and lip just say that maybe you should ring Microsoft instead.

I bought a machine before and the people who sold it to me were using 1 version of XP to install onto the machines and wouldn't give the disk. After telling that windows said I should of gotten a disk and prehaps I should ring microsoft for it they handed it over sharpish.

joebhoy1916

I got it in regional and language options.

For some reason it was on Arabic.

irlrobins

Odd. Most copies of XP don't install Middle East or Far East language sets by default. Was it an OEM or Retail copy?

joebhoy1916

Oem?

irlrobins

OEM

Basically if it came preinstalled on a PC it's OEM. If you went to a shop and bought it and installed yourself it's a retail version.

More info here

joebhoy1916

Well my computer was fuked up had nothing in device manager, lost my sound, few other things wrong with it, a guy I know said he would come down and do it up for me.

I dont know if it was a copy to be honest but it wasnt in my computer.

irlrobins

ic. illegal as i thought, unless he also provided you with a valid licence.

joebhoy1916

irlrobins wrote:

ic. illegal as i thought, unless he also provided you with a valid licence.

Well I dont know but sure so if it is. Whats the point in paying 270 for something you can get for nothing. And its working grand now so I honestly dont care.

aidan_walsh

Enjoy your Arabic Windows then.

Maximilian

I hear Dubai is a lovely place to visit though.

joebhoy1916

Maximilian wrote:

I hear Dubai is a lovely place to visit though.

Yep and tax free

riptide

I'd love to go to Dubai! Anyways, don't forget to turn automatic updates on your PC. With the problems you had with sound card, devices etc, you need to keep everything up to date.

TerrorFirmer

riptide wrote:

Anyways, don't forget to turn automatic updates on your PC. With the problems you had with sound card, devices etc, you need to keep everything up to date.

joebhoy1916

HavoK wrote:

Why you doing that.

It is on! Well I deleted the driver last time thats how I lost sound.

And I had nothing in device manager which people was very strange buy true.

Now everything seems ok.

Why is it people give ya a hard time if its copyright Bill has enough money would you not agree?

irlrobins

joebhoy1916 wrote:

Why you doing that

You'll find out soon enough...

joebhoy1916

irlrobins wrote:

You'll find out soon enough...

Why does it fuk my computer. I only wanted it formatted but he put that in it.

Its a guy own version called Vista and im sure you know Vista isnt even out.

weeder

ive got xp pro that automatic updates works on someone gave it to me on a magic cd that was blank at one point;)

joebhoy1916

weeder wrote:

ive got xp pro that automatic updates works on someone gave it to me on a magic cd that was blank at one point;)

Are you pulling the piss by the updates dont work or something.

irlrobins

joebhoy1916 wrote:

Its a guy own version called Vista and im sure you know Vista isnt even out.

So you have vista or Win XP Pro installed???

MunsterCycling

Is anyone going to put him out of his misery on the WGA oops I said it...

steveland?

MunsterCycling wrote:

Is anyone going to put him out of his misery on the WGA oops I said it...

Oh that's just a myth... I wouldn't worry about it

Sherifu

Move to humour?

MunsterCycling

2nd that

irlrobins

But will the OP be laughing?

PogMoThoin

This is the ans to your probs.....:D

http://www.fastfixdirect.co.uk/code/navigation.asp?fType=Tools&MainCategoryID=30516

Sorry. Couldnt resist. every1 else pullin the piss.

L31mr0d

you can get all your XP/everything updates from The Software Patch

Don't worry joebhoy, I understand j00. You can't update XP from the MS website as you need a legitimate copy, but you can download the security and software patchs as they are released from that website. If its in arabic there is nothing you can do about that afaik, get Linux (Suse is excellent) buy a copy of XP or get another free copy off the net or a mate and hope its in your language.

Maximilian

Everything he needs to know is here, about the third heading down.

joebhoy1916

Maximilian wrote:

Everything he needs to know is here, about the third heading down.

Now what the **** is that supposed to be.

This is a website supposed to help people buy instead most just take the ****ing piss.

irlrobins wrote:

So you have vista or Win XP Pro installed???

AFAIK Vista isnt even out!!

Its XP Pro but when its starting it says windows Vista prity cool to be honest.

Anyone ever hear of egyptian hak?

irlrobins

joebhoy1916 wrote:

AFAIK Vista isnt even out!!

Beta versions are available.

Capt'n Midnight

http://www.microsoft.com/middleeast/arabicdev/Misc/Downloads.asp

What version does it say on your serial number sticker ?

Dooom

joebhoy1916 wrote:

This is a website supposed to help people buy instead most just take the ****ing piss

Ha! Where'd you get that description for this place? The last part though, is correct. Welcome to boards.

joebhoy1916

Capt'n Midnight wrote:

What version does it say on your serial number sticker ?

What do you mean by that?

Endurance Man

hAHA, this thread kept popping up on my list but never clicked on it, know i see why it kept popping up .

5uspect

I think you need to talk to your friend about what exactly he put on your PC.

Capt'n Midnight

The XXX 123456 number on the left hand side

eg:

Microsoft X08-48123 WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION
Microsoft X08-48124 WINDOWS XP PRO OEM
Microsoft X08-73060 Windows Xp Professional Software License

Watch out though there is an X number for each bit of kit and the whole package.
X08-46836 -- is a retail package for Windows XP Professional

There are many others - what does google say about yours ?

irlrobins

I think OP might be looking for his sticker for a very long time.... :rolleyes:

Endurance Man

irlrobins wrote:

I think OP might be looking for his sticker for a very long time.... :rolleyes:

Ye, he has already told us this is not a legit copy, probably never seen one of those stickers .

Capt'n Midnight

Arabic is a base version of windows - LIP do not apply and you can't change the base version without a corporate license, To change the langague you need the MUI. Otherwise you have to buy another copy of windows.
http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/DrIntl/faqs/Muifaq.mspx#MUIques4

How can I acquire Windows MUI?

The Windows XP/2000 MUI is sold only through Volume Licensing programs such as the Microsoft Open License Program (MOLP / Open), Select, and Enterprise agreement (or with a new computer as an OEM version at customer request). It is not available through retail channels.

Buy you can add a FARSI LIP to Arabic Office. ( hang about, isn't Iran one of the Axis of Evil - how did George allow that :eek: - maybe Bill & co told him it was for Persia. :rolleyes: )

Microsoft Windows XP Language Interface Pack (LIP) is a high-quality, localized "skin" for emerging or minority language markets, such as Catalan, Lithuanian, and Thai. Based on MUI technology, LIP provides the desktop user with an approximately 80% localized user experience by translating a reduced set of user interface elements. LIP is installed on a licensed copy of Windows and a fixed base language.

http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/DrIntl/faqs/LIPFaq.mspx

List of langague packs and the base versions of windows it's installed over.

joebhoy1916

1. Havent a clue what your talking about.

2. Your wrong because I got it fixed in regional and language options.

3. I only wanted to know why the guy said make sure automatic updates are on? The way he's saying it as if it wont work.