non-english

About this tag
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.

  1. Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 crashes if a command prompt or a PowerShell console is opened an

    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. More...
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    • Thread
    • command prompt crash error fix input methods non-english powershell windows 7 windows server
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 Anyone with non-English Win7? I've a little question about a folder name

    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...
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    • Thread
    • configuration developer tools folder names language settings localization non-english user folder virtual machine vm management windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Non-English key for English install?

    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)