Saturday, February 11, 2017

Windows 7 Language Pack does not show the option to install English version


At my work place all PC's are running Windows 7 Enterprise edition in German Language. I was trying to change the language by installing english language pack but it is not working.


After going to windows optional updates, I see the option to install language packs but strangely it does not show the english option:


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I have tried everything, but it seems there is something missing. Can you please suggest what it is that I need to do to be able to install english langauge pack??


Answer




Note: The English MUI pack for Windows 7 can be obtained from Windows Update directly.



Switching already installed MUI packs


This is the German Region and Language (Region und Sprache) dialog. Here you can switch between installed display languages:


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If you want to remove the MUI pack


Please note, removing the language pack should not be required to be able to switch to the English language. However, if you want to remove the pack, this is how:



  1. Open the Region and Language control panel and click Install/uninstall languages...


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  2. Click Uninstall display languages


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  3. Uninstall the German language pack (if it is installed):


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