XP home oem installation language

[joel ellis]

I have renstalled an oem version of xp home on my
computer. I have had the system for 2 years now and have
various virus problems ever since. The problem I have is
that it has installed in german (deutsch) language and I
am based in the uk speaking english. It may be a simple
problem to fix but I havnt got a clue! any suggestions on
how to change the installation language on xp home would
be most greatly received.

 

[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.

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

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I have renstalled an oem version of xp home on my
| computer. I have had the system for 2 years now and have
| various virus problems ever since. The problem I have is
| that it has installed in german (deutsch) language and I
| am based in the uk speaking english. It may be a simple
| problem to fix but I havnt got a clue! any suggestions on
| how to change the installation language on xp home would
| be most greatly received.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You cannot upgrade or convert from one language version of the 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


Bruce Chambers
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