Changing Setup Language

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Is it possible to change the setup language of Windows XP Home Edition? When
we purchased the computer it came with the English version and I would like
it to be in french instead... is it possible to switch without losing
everything and having to reinstall Windows from scratch?

Thank you,
 
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!
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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

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| Is it possible to change the setup language of Windows XP Home Edition? When
| we purchased the computer it came with the English version and I would like
| it to be in french instead... is it possible to switch without losing
| everything and having to reinstall Windows from scratch?
|
| Thank you,
 
Christian said:
Is it possible to change the setup language of Windows XP Home
Edition? When we purchased the computer it came with the English
version and I would like it to be in french instead... is it possible
to switch without losing everything and having to reinstall Windows
from scratch?
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I'll answer the last question:
No.
 
Christian said:
Is it possible to change the setup language of Windows XP Home
Edition? When we purchased the computer it came with the English
version and I would like it to be in french instead... is it
possible
to switch without losing everything and having to reinstall Windows
from scratch?

Thank you,
Click to expand...


You cannot upgrade or convert from one language version of the OS
to another, so you'll have to purchase and use the full version of
French WinXP to perform a clean installation.

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

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