Changing language of operating system

[john]

I purchased my notebook in Tokyo in September 2002. The
operating system is Windows XP and the default language
is Japanese. Therefore all menus and messages (and
everything else) are in Japanese. Is there any way I can
change the language of the operating system to English,
as I cant speak Japanese.

Thanks
John

 

[S.Heenan]

I purchased my notebook in Tokyo in September 2002. The
operating system is Windows XP and the default language
is Japanese. Therefore all menus and messages (and
everything else) are in Japanese. Is there any way I can
change the language of the operating system to English,
as I cant speak Japanese.

Install the English version of Windows XP Home or Pro. Install another
English version of Windows. Those are your choices.
Since it is a notebook, retain the old install CDs, as you will likely need
the drivers.

 

[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/

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

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I purchased my notebook in Tokyo in September 2002. The
| operating system is Windows XP and the default language
| is Japanese. Therefore all menus and messages (and
| everything else) are in Japanese. Is there any way I can
| change the language of the operating system to English,
| as I cant speak Japanese.
|
| Thanks
| John