Windows 10: I cannot add, change or remove languages

Discus and support I cannot add, change or remove languages in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; [ATTACH]A few days ago I added Japanese and it took over my OS. The other language (Italian), no matter how many times I select it, is switched back in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by MariaD.2, Nov 6, 2018.

  1. MariaD.2 Win User

    I cannot add, change or remove languages


    I cannot add, change or remove languages 6fe37c24-9ed3-446d-9237-78f09afc9022?upload=true.png A few days ago I added Japanese and it took over my OS. The other language (Italian), no matter how many times I select it, is switched back in second place as soon as I close or change the tab. I've also tried to add English and then change back to Italian, but when I select a new language nothing happens. What can I do?

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    MariaD.2, Nov 6, 2018
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  2. unable to change the language of UI

    Hello,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    To assist you better I would like to know, what was the base language for your previous Operating system?



    I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Remove the Existing language.


    • Press Windows + X on your keyboard.

    • Select Control panel.

    • Select language.

    • Click on the Option adjacent to the
      Existing language.

    • Click on remove under input method.
    Step 2: Add English Language.


    • Press Windows + X on your keyboard.

    • Select Control panel.

    • Select language.

    • Click on Add language.

    • Add the English language from the given list.


    If you want a language pack:

    You may refer to the suggestions posted by Andre Da Costa on the following thread.

    Can I change language in Windows 10 Home edition?

    Hope this information was helpful.
     
    Sahil Bali, Nov 6, 2018
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    I can not change display language

    Hi,



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.



    I suggest you to remove the language and try to re-add download the Chinese language and check if it helps.

    To change the language follow the steps below.

    • Press and hold the Windows logo key and then press the Spacebar repeatedly, you will be able to switch between the languages.


    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Nov 6, 2018
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  4. 95Viper Win User

    I cannot add, change or remove languages

    Windows 8.1 update changed the language, can't change back

    Maybe, these will help... it seems it is a common enough problem.

    Language packs are no longer available after you upgrade to Windows 8.1

    And, sort of the same here --> Add a language or keyboard

    Quote from above MS web page:

    Spoiler Download and install language packs
    You'll need to download the language pack if you want to make a language your Windows display language (that's the language you see most often in Windows and apps).
    • Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
      (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)
    • Tap or click Time and language, and then tap or click Region and language.
    • Tap or click a language that says Language pack available underneath, and then tap or click Options.
    • Tap or click Download. The download process might take a while, depending on your PC and the size of the language pack.
      If you want to make this your display language, see the next section "Change your Windows display language".
    Change your Windows display language
    To change your Windows display language (that's the language you see most often in Windows and apps), first add a language, download and install the language pack, and then follow these steps.
    • Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
      (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)
    • Tap or click Time and language, and then tap or click Region and language.
    • Tap or click the language that you want to set as your display language.
    • Tap or click Set as primary to move the language to the top of the list. If the language can become your Windows display language, you'll see Will be display language after next sign-in appear under the language.
    • Sign out and then sign back in to finish.
    And here is some more info --> Add Language Packs to Windows
     
    95Viper, Nov 6, 2018
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