Non-English Windows?

[TCook]

Hello All,

Please forgive that I posted this to 4 groups. I wasn't sure which group
was appropriate.

I have an internationalization question:

How can one tell what language version of Windows is installed on a user's
desktop?

I know that I'm using the English version of Windows and I know that Windows
comes in different languages. However, when I right click 'My Computer',
select 'Properties', there is no mention of the language version.

Thanks,

TC

 

[Emimec]

Hello All,

Please forgive that I posted this to 4 groups. I wasn't sure which group
was appropriate.

I have an internationalization question:

How can one tell what language version of Windows is installed on a user's
desktop?

I know that I'm using the English version of Windows and I know that
Windows
comes in different languages. However, when I right click 'My Computer',
select 'Properties', there is no mention of the language version.

Thanks,

TC

I would only assume that if it is for example, Italian, then all the wording
would be in Italian? I have a Russian version running on a PC here in the
UK, all the Windows stuff like "Start" etc and all tabs and file menu's are
in Russian Cyrillic
Bob

 

[Serge Wautier]

Hi TC,

The answer is not as straightforward as you may think:

1. It depends on the version of Windows.
2. Be aware that as of Windows 2000, Windows supports MUI and can therefore
display its UI in different languages for each user.

As of Windows 2000, GetUserDefaultUILanguage() is probably what you are
looking for.
If you need a more "portable" answer, I suggest you download the code from
my CodeProject article and look into CLanguageSupport::LoadBestLanguage() :

http://www.codeproject.com/cpp/LanguageMenu.asp

HTH,

Serge
http://www.apptranslator.com

 

[TCook]

Thanks for the info.

I was wondering if either of you have any experience with the Office Suite
Multi-Language Pack?

Thanks,

TC