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non-english
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Discussions about non-English Windows installations cover compatibility issues with input methods, folder names, and product keys. One thread addresses a crash in Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2 when using a non-English input method with command prompt or PowerShell. Another asks about folder name translations for Virtual Machines on non-English Windows 7. A third question concerns whether non-English product keys, such as Chinese, work for English installations. These topics are relevant for users managing multilingual systems or deploying Windows across different language versions.
Fixes an issue in which a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 crashes if a command prompt or a PowerShell console is opened and then closed many times. This issue occurs when you use a non-English input method.
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I'm working on a tool called Link Removed, which will help manage Windows 7 Virtual Machines. When run, the tool first tries to locate the Virtual Machines folder. I wasn't able to get the folder's location from the system, so I'm relying on the location of another system folder. My problem is...
Quick question: I have access to valid keys labelled "English 64-bit Win7 Professional" and "Chinese 64-bit Win7 Professional" and was wondering if the Chinese (or any other non-English) keys will work for an English installation.
Confirm/deny responses only please (no speculation)