Windows 10: Settings won't open after I changed language settings Windows 11

Hello.I just received a new ACER laptop. I live in Japan so I needed to change windows to english. I did so, the computer reset, and when I tried logging back in putting in my pin, it would take me to a black screen. I tried opening and closing the laptop and re-entering my pin and the same black screen would appear. I then used the power button to turn off my laptop, that is when japanese writing came up with a percentage. I tried translating it and am pretty sure it was saying something like don't turn off your computer yet and that its 30% complete. But since I hit the power button, the c

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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

 

Changing display language setting in windows 10

Hello,

Changing the display language on your computer can be easily done. Simply type
Time and language settings on search> click Region & language> choose your preferred language. If your desired language is not available, you can download and install additional languages by following the steps below:

• Sign in using Administrative account.
• Press Windows+I to open the Settings window and then click
  Time & Language.
• Select Region & language.
• Then click Add a language.
• Window shows languages that are available to be installed.
• Choose your preferred language.
• On the Time & Language screen, you’ll see any languages you have installed.
• Click a particular language and hit Options and then click
  Download to download the language pack and keyboard for that language.

To change the Language of Welcome Screen and New User Accounts
follow these steps:

• Open Control Panel.
• Click Region.
• On the Administrative tab, click the Copy settings
  button.
• Hit OK.
• Then restart your PC.

Let us know the result.

 

Change WIndows Update language set via hidden account

Hi Lee,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand that the Windows Update messages are shown in Hungarian, we will look into this for you. However, it would be great if you can reply with the details requested below:

• What is the Windows display language that you are using currently?
  
• Do you have Hungarian language pack installed on the computer? To check go to
  Start >> Settings >> Time & language >> Language.
  
• How did you set English language for all the admin and users?
  
• Which version and edition of Windows 10 is installed on the computer? To check type:
  winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit
  Enter.
  

As you have mentioned that the PC was purchased in Hungary, it could be possible that the computer’s default language is set as Hungarian. We may try the steps mentioned below and see if that helps.



Method 1: Change Copy Settings



You may want to check the Welcome Screen settings in Copy Settings and see if that helps. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Time & language and click on
   Language on the left pane.
   
3. Now, click on Administrative
   language settings on the right pane.
   
4. Click on Copy settings.
   
5. Now, under Copy your current settings to, select the checkbox for
   Welcome screen and system accounts and New user accounts.
   

Refer the screenshot below:









Method 2: Uninstall Display language



If the issue persists, we would suggest you to refer the steps mentioned below and try to uninstall the Hungarian language:

1. Press Windows key + R, to open
   Run dialog box.
   
2. Type lpksetup and click on
   OK.
   
3. Click on Uninstall display language.
   
4. If you find Hungarian language pack installed, click on it and click on
   Next.
   
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the language pack.
   

Let us know the results.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator