Change language

[Peter]

Hi

I have just bought a new PC in Portugal running XP Home.

It is in Portuguese and I can't change the UI language to
English. The OS was pre-installed with an OEM number. The
supplier is asking a very high price to change it to
English for me.

Does anybody know how I can get this system running in
English without buying a new licence?

Regards


Peter

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP is written in specific language versions, therefore one
cannot change it from one language version to another. You'll need
to purchase a "Full Version" of Windows XP in the language version
you desire, reformat your drive and install it "clean".

Or if you have an available empty drive or partition, you can install
another "Full Version" of Windows XP in a different language version
and create a dual-boot configuration.

Cannot Upgrade or Install a Different Language Version of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282089

Welcome to WorldLanguage.com!
http://www.worldlanguage.com/

A good third-party partitioning program is Partition Magic 8.
http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/

Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Hi
|
| I have just bought a new PC in Portugal running XP Home.
|
| It is in Portuguese and I can't change the UI language to
| English. The OS was pre-installed with an OEM number. The
| supplier is asking a very high price to change it to
| English for me.
|
| Does anybody know how I can get this system running in
| English without buying a new licence?
|
| Regards
|
| Peter

 

[Will Denny]

Hi Peter

You can't change the language of XP. You will have to purchase another XP
CD. You can then either install the English version over the Portuguese
version, or dual-boot both.

 

[Peter]

OK, understand.

Thanks to both people who replied.

Pter