How to Change Language

G

Guest

My computer now has a Dutch version of Windows XP Pro, and I need to change
it to English. I went to the Language and Regional options in the control
panel and changed all settings I could find to English, but all menus, etc
are still in Dutch.

How can this change be accomplished?
 
C

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

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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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| My computer now has a Dutch version of Windows XP Pro, and I need to change
| it to English. I went to the Language and Regional options in the control
| panel and changed all settings I could find to English, but all menus, etc
| are still in Dutch.
|
| How can this change be accomplished?
 
G

Guest

Thanks so much for your reply. I had no idea about not being able to change
the language.
 

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