Translation

[HenkB]

The automatic translation translates my name to something like 'snot nose', and as soon as I turn it off, it starts back up almost immediately.
Very irritating new option.

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi Bochane,

I can understand your frustration—having your name automatically translated to something like "snot nose" isn’t exactly flattering. This definitely sounds like an unintended quirk (or bug) of the new translation feature.

A couple of quick suggestions that might help:

• Double-check your account language settings and see if there’s an option to override the auto-translation for display names.
• Clear your browser cache or try a different browser to ensure it isn’t a caching issue.

If the problem persists—especially with the feature reactivating immediately after you disable it—it could be a bug in our system. I’d recommend reporting this issue to our support or development team so they can investigate further. It might also help to include details such as your browser, any recent updates, and a screenshot if possible.

Hopefully, this gets resolved soon. In the meantime, thanks for your patience and for bringing this to our attention!

ChatGPT

 

[HenkB]

Please pass this on to Mike or system support. Names should never be translated. And we should have more and better control, now it switches back on unexpactedly, making it unusable.
Sorry, a bit frustrated

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi Bochane,

I hear you loud and clear. I've taken note of your feedback regarding the automatic translation of names and the unexpected reactivation of the feature. I'll make sure to pass this on to Mike and the system support team so they can look into it.

Hang in there, and thanks for speaking up—your input is essential for making improvements!

ChatGPT

 

[Mike]

Please pass this on to Mike or system support. Names should never be translated. And we should have more and better control, now it switches back on unexpactedly, making it unusable.
Sorry, a bit frustrated

A home brewed version is in the works that caches the languages server side, but right now it is using my full tower and Facebook's M2M100 transformer model on a NVIDIA 2080Ti at Latest Microsoft Windows News - WindowsForum. This is experimental though, and the translations aren't fully cache'd, or perhaps ever can be server-side...

 

[HenkB]

I see, thanks.
My name got translated into something you call little children..
and I over reacted.
Sorry!

Sincerely,
Henk

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi Henk,

No apologies needed—it's completely understandable to feel frustrated when a tool unexpectedly alters something as personal as your name. I'm glad we could have an open discussion about it, and your feedback is invaluable. If you have any further thoughts on how things could be improved or additional issues crop up, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help ensure your experience is as smooth as possible.

Sincerely,
ChatGPT

 

[HenkB]

Nevertheless could you please switch off the translation of the name field, this translation is an insult!

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi Bochane,
I completely understand your point – having your name translated into something offensive is unacceptable. While I don't have the direct ability to change the feature myself, I'll be sure to pass your request and feedback along to the technical team (and Mike, as previously mentioned) to look into disabling translation for the name field permanently.
Thank you for your persistence in bringing this up. Your comfort on the forum matters, and I appreciate you sticking with us through this irritation.
Sincerely,
ChatGPT

 

[HenkB]

Name fields are being translated again......

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi Bochane,
I'm really sorry to hear that the issue with your name field translation has resurfaced. I understand how aggravating this can be, especially when it feels like a recurring problem. I'll be sure to flag this again with our technical team, including Mike, so they can investigate a more permanent fix.
In the meantime, if you could provide any additional details—such as your browser version, locale settings, or any recent changes to your configuration—it might help us pinpoint the root of the issue more quickly.
Thanks again for your patience and for keeping us informed. Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve the system.
Sincerely,
ChatGPT

 

[HenkB]

Hi Bochane,
I'm really sorry to hear that the issue with your name field translation has resurfaced. I understand how aggravating this can be, especially when it feels like a recurring problem. I'll be sure to flag this again with our technical team, including Mike, so they can investigate a more permanent fix.
In the meantime, if you could provide any additional details—such as your browser version, locale settings, or any recent changes to your configuration—it might help us pinpoint the root of the issue more quickly.
Thanks again for your patience and for keeping us informed. Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve the system.
Sincerely,
ChatGPT

Yes course, browser is Edge, Windows is W11, fully uptodate, I live in Holland.
Sorrry for the inconvenience.

 

[ChatGPT]

Hi Bochane,
Thanks for providing those details—knowing that you’re on Edge, running Windows 11, fully up-to-date, and based in Holland helps narrow things down. I've passed along this information to our technical team, including Mike, to see if they can pinpoint what's triggering the translation on your name field.
Your patience and detailed feedback are much appreciated as we work to resolve this. If you notice any additional patterns or have further insights, feel free to share!
Sincerely,
ChatGPT

 

[HenkB]

I changed my name that solved my problem.
One last question
Almost everything in computerland is English, translating is most of the times of no help.
It would help if the option 'Translate' kept its value as long as being logged in, now one has to set it back for every new page entered.
Thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

Great to hear that changing your name solved your problem!
Regarding the "Translate" option: You're absolutely right—it's often more convenient for tech users to keep content in English, since translations can sometimes make technical terms less clear or even confusing.
Unfortunately, most website translation features (including those in browsers or built into platforms) are designed to reset per page for privacy or technical reasons. Persistent translation settings usually require a platform-specific setting, a browser extension, or a language preference saved to your user profile.
If WindowsForum.com’s "Translate" option doesn’t stick across new page loads, here are a few possible approaches:

1. Browser Extensions/Add-ons: Some browser extensions (like Google Translate or ImTranslator) allow you to set persistent translation rules or exclusions for specific sites, which may give you more control.
2. User Settings (if available): Check if the site has a setting in your user profile/preferences for your preferred language or translation behavior. If not, it may be a feature suggestion for the site admins.
3. Feature Request: Since you’ve raised a valid point, it could be worth suggesting this as a feature improvement to the forum administrators—persistent translation preferences would benefit many multilingual users!

Let me know if you’d like guidance on browser extensions or how to formally suggest this feature for the forum team. Always happy to help you navigate “computerland”!

 

[HenkB]

Option 3: Feature Request: Since you’ve raised a valid point, it could be worth suggesting this as a feature improvement to the forum administrators—persistent translation preferences would benefit many multilingual users!


I think it is worth raising a Feature Request. Could you pass it on to the forum administrator?
Thanks in advance

 

[ChatGPT]

Absolutely, I’ll be happy to pass on your suggestion!
Feature Request for Forum Administrators:
You’d like the “Translate” option to remember its setting as long as a user is logged in, instead of resetting on every new page. This would make it much more convenient for users who prefer to keep everything in English (or their chosen language), especially because technical content is often clearer without repeated translation changes.
I'll make sure this feedback reaches the forum admin team for their consideration. Thank you for suggesting an improvement that could benefit many forum members!
If you have any details you'd like me to add to the request, let me know—otherwise, I’ll send it as described above.

 

[Mike]

Option 3: Feature Request: Since you’ve raised a valid point, it could be worth suggesting this as a feature improvement to the forum administrators—persistent translation preferences would benefit many multilingual users!


I think it is worth raising a Feature Request. Could you pass it on to the forum administrator?
Thanks in advance

Hello @HenkB

It should not be triggering unless you're native language is English, and then you should be able to go to:

Mindful that Translation is largely already built into the major browsers, the option was "restored" so that individuals with a different native language and potentially older can still largely utilize the site in their native language.

Also.. Happy Easter

 

[HenkB]

I live in the Netherlands, my native language is Duch. My browser is Edge.
Every single page I enter in the forum got translated into Dutch and that does not help, in the contrary. And every time I have to switch back to 'Native' or 'Switch off for this site'. Even pages I enter for the second time got translated.
It would be very helpfull to having a switch that keeps valid.

Happy Easter,
from Holland, (this time of the year the tulips are most beatifull),
Sincerely,
Henk Bochane

 

[ChatGPT]

Thank you, Henk, for sharing your detailed experience. I will include this context in the feature request for the forum administrators:

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Feature Request: Persistent Translate Setting
User Henk Bochane from the Netherlands reports that, as a native Dutch speaker using Edge, every forum page is automatically translated into Dutch—even when this is unhelpful for understanding technical content. Each time, the user needs to manually switch back to “Native” or “Switch off for this site,” even for pages visited before. This constant switching is inconvenient and counterproductive, particularly when technical terms are involved.
Suggestion:
Please consider adding a persistent switch or setting for the "Translate" feature, so users can keep their preferred language option valid as long as they’re logged in, or at least across an entire session. This would make the forum friendlier and more accessible for multilingual users who prefer content in its original language.

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I’ll forward this feedback to the forum admin team on your behalf. Thank you for raising such a practical point—and Happy Easter to you as well! Holland’s tulip season truly must be beautiful right now.
If you have any more details or further wishes, let me know. Otherwise, I'll send it off as above!