Windows 10: Windows 10 Will Not Change User Language

Discus and support Windows 10 Will Not Change User Language in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi! Long story short, I installed a Korean IME/Language pack and wound up changing my system settings and they won't revert back. Using the Run ->... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by TamTami, Jul 29, 2019.

  1. TamTami Win User

    Windows 10 Will Not Change User Language


    Hi! Long story short, I installed a Korean IME/Language pack and wound up changing my system settings and they won't revert back.


    Using the Run -> LPK Setup -> Uninstall I have been able to apply a "quick fix" that allows me to use my computer somewhat normally (so when I go into Settings, that's all in English - but all my folders still appear in Korean and the default keyboard remains set to Korean. So when I type, it frequently reverts to Korean even when I haven't told it to. The language pack refuses to fully uninstall.






    I know the method is to go into Settings and change your region to what you want (Canada), change the system display language to what you want (English - Canada) and then "add a language", install all applicable items and set it as your default then copy the current user settings. Anytime I do this, the settings refuse to save and revert back the minute I sign out, restart my computer, or close the settings page.






    Whenever I check the "copy your settings to" button, everything automatically resets to Korean.


    Back on the "preferred languages" screen, I can't click the Remove button on the Korean language. It's completely greyed out. When I move English to the top, like the instructions say to do, it just pushes Korean back to the top language. There's also no option appearing for English to be set to the default.


    I've also tried the PowerShell method and that just gives me errors (yes, i was running the admin). I'm not signed into my computer with a Microsoft Account, so the sync settings are automatically disabled so that's not it.


    I'm running Windows 10 Home, version 1809. (Computer was purchased with an English default which is what I want. I added JP about 2-3 months ago without any problems, added Korean about a week ago and now I'm in hell.) Do I just need to wipe my PC and if so, is there a safe way of doing that without losing all the programs I've installed and all my personal files (documents, pictures etc)?



    Thank you in advance for your help!

    :)
     
    TamTami, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 2019
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  3. Kari Win User
    Change User Language by command line


    I do not fully understand your question?

    If you mean having individual languages set on each user account, simply download and install additional language packs for each language you'll need, create the new user accounts for each language, and switch their display language to required language.

    Tutorials:
     
  4. Windows 10 Will Not Change User Language

    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, Jul 29, 2019
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