Windows 7 How-to Install drivers & programs only in ENGLISH

[seven]

Hello all,
I'm running windows 7 english version, added Hebrew keyboard, system locale (dates, money etc.) set to Israel/Hebrew.

I wish to force any installed program to be installed in english only. For example, My soundMax audio drivers installed in hebrew, the menu looks bizzare, hebrew mixed with english, not loking good.
Now, any freeware I try to install opens an hebrew interface, not all of them offer to be installed in english.

I'm used to english only software, what can I do to let programs think they need to be installed in english, but keep my second hebrew keyboard for typing or reading hebrew stuff.

Changing current location from Israel to US does the trick but it's not a solution.

Any suggestions please ?

Thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

To force programs to install in English while maintaining Hebrew language support for your keyboard and reading needs, you can adjust a few settings on your Windows 7 system. Here are some steps you can take to achieve this:

Method 1: Change Regional Settings​

1. Regional Settings:
   • Go to Control Panel > Clock, Language, and Region > Region and Language.
   • Click on the Administrative tab.
   • Click on Change system locale...
   • Change the Current system locale to English (United States).

     Method 2: Change Language for Non-Unicode Programs​

   []Non-Unicode Programs:
   • In the same Region and Language settings window, click on the Administrative tab.
   • Click on Change system locale...
   • Select English (United States) as the Current system locale.
   • Check the box for Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support.

     Method 3: Modify Language for Individual Programs​

   []Locale Emulator:
   • You can utilize tools like Locale Emulator to run specific programs in a different language setting. This way, you can run programs in English while keeping your system in Hebrew.

     Method 4: Compatibility Settings​

2. Compatibility Mode:
   • Right-click on the program's shortcut or executable file.
   • Go to Properties > Compatibility tab.
   • Check the box Run this program in compatibility mode for: and choose a suitable option. By following these methods, you should be able to force programs to install in English while keeping Hebrew support for your keyboard and reading needs intact. Remember to restart your system after making these changes.