Windows 10: Windows desktop language mix

I have just installed Japanese Windows 10 to a PC that is supposed to replace an older machine. During the installation of additional software or the copying of data from the old to the new PC, something has broken the language settings. Originally, the Windows display language was Japanese as expected.Now there is a mix of languages in the file explorer. For example, the quick access section on the left is named as expected. The links to Desktop and Documents are in English. Under PC, Pictures and Music links are in English pictures with a lower case p, but the link to videos is i

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Windows suddenly mixing different languages

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.



I suggest you to uninstall French language pack and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps to add

• 
  Press Windows + X on your keyboard.
  
• 
  Select Control panel.
  
• 
  Select language.
  
• 
  Select French Language and click on the
  Option, adjacent to French language.
  
• 
  Click on Remove.
  

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

 

Windows 10 mix languages

Hi Toby,



Thank you for replying.



Before assisting further, did you download speech pack from English language?



Method 1: Set the system language appropriately by following the steps below:



Step 1: Set the language by following the steps below:

• Press Windows icon key on the keyboard, type Settings and select the top most search result.
• Select Time & Language from the options shown in the window.
• Click on Region & Language from the left side panel, click on
  English language under Added language and click on
  Options.
• Check if you have downloaded the Language Pack,
  Speech and Keyboard language from the window. Download the pending language pack and check if the issue is resolved.
• After the download is complete, go back to Region & language window, select English language and click on
  Set as Default.
• Close the page and check if the issue is resolved.

Step 2: Also set the time zone by following the steps below:

• Press Windows icon key on the keyboard, type Settings and select the top most search result.
• Select Time & Language from the options shown in the window.
• Click on Date & Time settings, under Time zone options choose your time zone.
• Restart your PC and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 2: If the issue persist, I suggest you to download the

Media Creation Tool,
install Windows 10 and check if the issue persist.

Make sure to select Keep all my files and apps option when installing Windows 10.



Write to us with the status of the issue for further assistance on the query, we will be happy to assist. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Windows 10 mix languages

Hello Toby,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

I suggest that you perform the below steps and check if it resolves your issue.

Method 1: Set Display Language.

Refer to the link below to set your display language as default and check.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/how-to-add-an-input-language-to-your-pc#v1h=tab02

Method 2:

I suggest that you try the steps below and check if the issue still persist.

• On the search bar type “Control Panel” and then go to “Clock, Language and Region”.
• Click on “Language” and on the left pane, locate “Advance Settings” and click on it.
• Locate “Override on Default Input Method” click on the drop down box and choose your preferred language.
• Also make sure that “Override for windows display language” drop down box is set as English (US).
• Click on “OK” and restart your system and check if it resolves your issue.

I would recommend you to check for latest Windows Updates. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for Updates. If you have any pending updates remaining to install, kindly install them and check
if it helps.

Hope the information helps. Do reply if you need further assistance, we will be happy to help you.

Thank you.