Oct 12, 2012

How to switch my Windows to another language?

Windows 8 includes a simple option to choose the display language. This will allow you to change the language of your Windows installation easily, without having to restart your computer!
There is a total of 35 languages available. You can download them as language packs via Windows Update or you can download and install them individually via Microsoft.

To Download Via Microsoft:
  • Download the desired language pack. - Download Language Packs
  • Once the language pack you want is installed, press Ctrl + R then type "change display language" or "LPKSetup.exe" and press ENTER.
  • Click "Install display languages", select the desired language folder, then the lp.cab file inside it.
  • Accept the license agreement and the language pack will install.

To Download Via Windows Update: 

  • Once you have downloaded and installed Windows 8, go to Windows Update (type "wup" in Start menu).
  • Check for updates and show the optional updates.
  • Download and install any language that you would like.
  • Once the language pack you want is installed, type "change display language" in Start menu and press ENTER.
  • Select your language and click OK!

This was only for your User Account. If you also want to apply your language to the Welcome Screen, and make it the default language for other accounts, continue with the steps below:
  • Type "change display language" in Start menu and press ENTER.
  • Select the "Administrative" tab, and click the "Copy settings..." button.
  • Select and tick the 2 check-boxes and click OK!


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