Windows 10: Japanese language pack cannot be installed on Windows 11 error 0x80070490

Hi,I am trying to install the Japanese language pack on Windows 11 to have support for IME input and Japanese writing. I am running into an issue where the language pack is shown as installed, but associated files like the basic typewriting cannot be downloaded. This, of course, renders the language unusable, prompting the error "The IME Japanese is not ready yet". The error code shown when trying to download the basic typewriting is 0x80070490. Looking it up, it seems related to Windows Update, but I had no issues updating Windows or other system components. Furthermore, general tro

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Japanese language pack will not install

Only the japanese language pack will not install, every other language pack will install but it always comes back with the error that it couldn't be installed and that I should try again later, I also got the error code 0x80070490 and I have tried to solve it but it just will not install.

 

Error 0x800F0922 when installing the Japanese language pack (Windows 11)

Error 0x800F0922 when installing the Japanese language pack (Windows 11). I've tried installing another language pack (e.g. French) and it gives me the same error. I have the English (US) and the Spanish (Spain) language packs installed.

 

Japanese Language Pack cannot install. Computer is Surface Pro 3

Hi Lee,

To get a better clarity about the issue, please provide the details below:

• Do you receive any error message?
• Did you make any changes prior to the issue?

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

Step 1:

• 
  Press Windows + I keys on the keyboard to open Settings menu.
  
• 
  Click on Time and language in settings window.
  
• 
  Click on Region and language from left navigation pane.
  
• 
  Click on Add a language (+ symbol)
  
• 
  Select Japanese language pack.
  
• Now, click on Japanese language pack and click on
  Set a default button under the Region and language from left navigation pane.

Step 2:

• 
  Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard, select
  Control panel.
  
• 
  Type Language in the search bar located at the top right corner of Control panel and click on language.
  
• 
  Click on the Japaneselanguage pack on the Language window.
  
• 
  Click on Download and install language pack button under
  Japanese
  language pack.
  
• 
  Enter the administrator password if prompted.
  
• 
  Click on Save button.
  

Please post back with the updated status regarding issue with downloading language pack, we will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you.