English language support for German XP

[Adam]

Got a problem that I can't figure out. Does anyone know
if the German edition of Windows XP Home comes with the
possibility to load English instead?

Specifically I mean to switch the windows menus and all
other aspects to English? Or am I stuck reading German
because I bought my PC in Germany?

Thanks

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

One cannot change from one language version of Windows to
another language version.

You'll need to purchase a "full version" of Windows XP
(English version) and then perform a "clean install".

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

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

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]


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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Got a problem that I can't figure out. Does anyone know
| if the German edition of Windows XP Home comes with the
| possibility to load English instead?
|
| Specifically I mean to switch the windows menus and all
| other aspects to English? Or am I stuck reading German
| because I bought my PC in Germany?
|
| Thanks

 

[David Candy]

English can load other languages but not vice versa. It's meant for large companies and individuals can't buy the language packs.

 

[Ken Blake]

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Got a problem that I can't figure out. Does anyone know
if the German edition of Windows XP Home comes with the
possibility to load English instead?

It does not.

Specifically I mean to switch the windows menus and all
other aspects to English? Or am I stuck reading German
because I bought my PC in Germany?

Unfortunately, your only other choice is to buy an English
version.