Changing languages

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I got a computer for free but the whole thing is in Japanese! How do I change
it to English? it is running XP Pro.

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There is an English language package on the PC, I checked under the language
settings. But It will not let me change the default language to English.


"Modem Ani" wrote:

> Install English software, including an English version of Windows. Some
> bargain, huh?
>
> Modem Ani
>
> "Lloyd" <Lloyd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:67A15B21-C242-48A8-B4C8-A182EF421667@microsoft.com...
> >I got a computer for free but the whole thing is in Japanese! How do I
> >change
> > it to English? it is running XP Pro.
>
>

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Can I use a legit English Version To simply repair the issue or is a clean
install required?

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> That only changes Regional Settings and not the language of Windows.
> If you need Windows in English, you need to buy Windows in English.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Lloyd" <Lloyd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:34C0B9AD-AF21-4266-9FFA-301A65E73330@microsoft.com...
> > There is an English language package on the PC, I checked under the
> > language
> > settings. But It will not let me change the default language to English.
>
>
>

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A clean Installation is required.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
http://www.dts-l.org


"Lloyd" <Lloyd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:14405D2E-692A-41E2-9E79-8BA4088D463F@microsoft.com...
> Can I use a legit English Version To simply repair the issue or is a clean
> install required?
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> That only changes Regional Settings and not the language of Windows.
>> If you need Windows in English, you need to buy Windows in English.
>>
>> --
>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
>> http://www.dts-l.org
>>
>>
>> "Lloyd" <Lloyd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:34C0B9AD-AF21-4266-9FFA-301A65E73330@microsoft.com...
>> > There is an English language package on the PC, I checked under the
>> > language
>> > settings. But It will not let me change the default language to
>> > English.