Windows 8 Language changed but still shows incorrect language in some areas

[RicheeP]

Hi,

I recently purchased a new PC which was shipped from France. Inevitably the initial setup was in French but I eventually managed to get it switched to English after a crash course in the French native lingo (not easy!)

My problem is, even after doing this, yes my Windows 8 mainly displays English but there are some parts where it still display French, i.e after doing Windows updates you get a splash screen which I think is telling me the updates are installing (in French) and also the welcome screen says 'Bienvue' apose to 'Welcome'.

is there another setting somewhere I might have missed?

 

[kemical]

Hi,
this tutorial may help?
Download and install Windows 8 Language Pack

 

[RicheeP]

Thanks for the suggestion - Although this only allows me to install a language pack for Windows which is already installed and working (Windows is displaying and working in English). My issue is various login/shutdown/installing updates screens which still display in French

I've also checked the BIOS and options in there are already pointing to English too.

I have three of these PC's all doing the same thing so I'm guessing there is some sort of 'system' language setting which needs changing?

 

[kemical]

Hi,
if you look at my screenshot make sure both of the checkboxes I have arrowed are checked off:

 

[RicheeP]

Thanks Kemical - that has resolved my issue

many thanks for your help - I had no idea these options existed in Win 8 (or what possible purpose they can have!)

 

[kemical]

Glad to help..

 

[MartinRogalski]

Thanks for the suggestion - Windows is displaying and working in English

 

[jamesethan]

Hi,
if you look at my screenshot make sure both of the checkboxes I have arrowed are checked off:
View attachment 30837

I was also facing the same problem. Thanks for sharing this. (y)

 

[RuskinF]

These are the steps you need to take to change the language from French to English:

1. Right-click on the start button in the lower right corner and click Control Panel.
2. Click language.
3. Click Add a Language.
4. Select the language that you would like to add and click Add.
5. Under the Windows display language header, it will indicate whether or not there is a language pack available.

 

[bikehere]

much obliged for your assistance - I had no clue these choices existed in Win 8 (or what conceivable reason they can have!).
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