Windows 10: Unable to install Japanese Language Pack, Update Windows or Use Microsoft Store

Discus and support Unable to install Japanese Language Pack, Update Windows or Use Microsoft Store in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Context : Before explaining the problem I My Laptop running Windows 10 had a failed SSD I had to taken to technician for SSD replacement and fresh... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by ShawnZE, Jul 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM.

  1. ShawnZE Win User

    Unable to install Japanese Language Pack, Update Windows or Use Microsoft Store


    Context : Before explaining the problem I My Laptop running Windows 10 had a failed SSD I had to taken to technician for SSD replacement and fresh install windows, before the SSD failed functions like Windows Update, Microsoft Store and Language Pack were working and after getting my Laptop back. All the app and services as I mention before stopped working.Here are the Screenshots given down here

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  2. 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.
     
    Amrita Bhattacharjee, Jul 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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  3. JaspreetSingh08, Jul 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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  4. Unable to install Japanese Language Pack, Update Windows or Use Microsoft Store

    My computer is stuck in Japanese.

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    We understand the concern as you are unable to switch out of Japanese language on your PC. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.



    • What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 installed? (Type
      winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • Did you try installing English language pack and setting it to default in Settings?


    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps to uninstall Japanese language and check.



    Uninstall Japanese language

    1. Click on Start menu and type
      CMD, right click on CMD and select Run as Administrator.
    1. Type in Lpksetup /u on the command prompt and hit enter.
    2. You will be presented with previous language pack installed.
    3. Click on Japanese language and click Next to uninstall it.
    4. Restart the PC and check.


    Let us know the results. We will certainly assist you further.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
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