Windows Multilingual User Interface Pack

[Andy]

Hello,

I have just purchased a PC with Windows XP in Spanish. I
would like XP in English. I have been told I need a
multilingual user interface pack. Is this something I can
download or purchase off the microsoft site? I have not
been able to locate it. Thanks.

 

[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 want, 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.

Welcome to WorldLanguage.com!
http://www.worldlanguage.com/

A good third-party partitioning program is Partition Magic 8.
http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/pmdetails.cfm

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

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Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Hello,
|
| I have just purchased a PC with Windows XP in Spanish. I
| would like XP in English. I have been told I need a
| multilingual user interface pack. Is this something I can
| download or purchase off the microsoft site? I have not
| been able to locate it. Thanks.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You cannot upgrade or convert from one language version of the an
OS to another, so you'll have to purchase and use the full version of
English 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

The Multi-Language User Interface is available only as an add-on
to the English version of Volume Licensed WinXP Pro.

Multilingual Solutions for Global Business
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/prff_mul_xjgd.asp


Bruce Chambers

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