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changing default language on laptop

  • 07-10-2009 6:08pm
    #1
    Nozebleed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,727 ✭✭✭


    anyone know how to change the default language on a laptop? its currently in polish but my friend wishes to change is to english..
    thanks


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    If it's Windows you will have to buy an English language copy. I've been told that the licence doesn't permit you to change the language.

    EDIT: The exception is Windows Vista Enterprise or Ultimate, in these cases you can go to Windows Update and download a language pack.


  • #3
    msg11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭msg11


    Karsini wrote: »
    If it's Windows you will have to buy an English language copy. I've been told that the licence doesn't permit you to change the language.

    EDIT: The exception is Windows Vista Enterprise or Ultimate, in these cases you can go to Windows Update and download a language pack.

    Can't back up the license , but a reinstall is on the cards for a languages changes I am afraid.


  • #4
    irish_stickman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 44 ✭irish_stickman


    if you are using xp you should be able to install the language pack from the control panel if you have an xp install cd

    if you are using vista, unfortunately only the ultimate and enterprise editions can be changed, if you are lucky enough to have one of those here is a link to the language packs
    http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/11/21/windows-vista-mui-language-packs-for-x86-and-x64-direct-download-link/


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    msg11 wrote: »
    Can't back up the license , but a reinstall is on the cards for a languages changes I am afraid.

    I know you need to reinstall to change the language, what I meant is that the EULA doesn't allow you to simply reinstall with an English CD and use the Polish product key. I'm sure it would work but it's not allowed.


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