Windows XP Home/French Version/Language and Reformat

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Guest

My son would like to change the operating language from French to English and
also needs to reformat the hard disc. Can this be done by reinstalling
Windows XP Home? If not, please advise. Many thanks,

KeithB
 
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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/

--
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 son would like to change the operating language from French to English and
| also needs to reformat the hard disc. Can this be done by reinstalling
| Windows XP Home? If not, please advise. Many thanks,
|
| KeithB
 

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