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Discus and support Windows 10 Language in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I want to change my ENTIRE windows 10 to English. Before this I had it set to German. I added the English language pack, removed the German one and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by SmiteFlash, Mar 1, 2019.

  1. Windows 10 Language


    I want to change my ENTIRE windows 10 to English. Before this I had it set to German. I added the English language pack, removed the German one and made some custom adjustments like changing the keyboard layout to a German one so I can still use it the same way as before. Most of the content actually changed to English. But as I say most I mean most and not all. Many names of apps still remain German. For example the "Control Panel" is still called "Systemsteuerung". The "Calculator" is still called "Rechner". These are things I access fairly regularly and it really annoys me that this is the case. I don't really want to install Windows anew AGAIN. I'm looking for a solution to remove the German parts completely. I'm not sure what information you might need to be able to help me in this case so it might be best if you could tell me when and what you need.(Also not sure which topic this belongs to)


    Thanks in advance for the help,

    SmiteFlash

    :)
     
    SmiteFlash, Mar 1, 2019
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  2. 95Viper Win User

    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, Mar 1, 2019
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 1, 2019
    #3
  4. Windows 10 Language

    change language display on windows 10

    Hi,

    Thanks for your interest on 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 Japanese language.


    • Press Windows + X on your keyboard.

    • Select Control panel.

    • Select language.

    • Click on the Option adjacent to the
      Japanese 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.


    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Mar 1, 2019
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