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AndersonKrause111
Joined: 24 Aug 2004
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 Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:03 pm Post subject: Changing Windows to English |
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I have the opposite problem of most people here. I need to change Windows XP from Korean to English. I can get as far as Control Panel --Regional and Language Settings...
But I can't read the menus from there. I'm pretty sure I'm in the right spot, but I don't know what English-US would like like in Hangul. I guess the best help would be to show me what English-US looks like, and if you could tell me exactly which tab to hit and which buttons to click to get there, I would greatly appreciate it. I've been searching for this for hours, but I can't find the exact way to do it!
Please help! |
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AndersonKrause111
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| Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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���� - �̱�?
Is this correct? If so, I still need instructions for where exactly to find this. THANKS! |
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peppermint
Joined: 13 May 2003
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| Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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The tech forum is a better place for questions like this, but here's what they'll tell you:
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Sorry, but you can't change the language of Windows at all. You have to reinstall, and yes I know that sucks. |
If it helps, it's not that hard to get a copy of windows in English here. |
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mezdupa
Joined: 11 Jul 2004
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| Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Changing Windows to English |
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| AndersonKrause111 wrote: |
I have the opposite problem of most people here. I need to change Windows XP from Korean to English. I can get as far as Control Panel --Regional and Language Settings...
But I can't read the menus from there. I'm pretty sure I'm in the right spot, but I don't know what English-US would like like in Hangul. I guess the best help would be to show me what English-US looks like, and if you could tell me exactly which tab to hit and which buttons to click to get there, I would greatly appreciate it. I've been searching for this for hours, but I can't find the exact way to do it!
Please help! |
If you bought the computer here, usually if you ask, they will install eng version for you. Go back to the shop and ask them for it. |
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mindmetoo
Joined: 02 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: Changing Windows to English |
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| AndersonKrause111 wrote: |
I have the opposite problem of most people here. I need to change Windows XP from Korean to English. I can get as far as Control Panel --Regional and Language Settings...
But I can't read the menus from there. I'm pretty sure I'm in the right spot, but I don't know what English-US would like like in Hangul. I guess the best help would be to show me what English-US looks like, and if you could tell me exactly which tab to hit and which buttons to click to get there, I would greatly appreciate it. I've been searching for this for hours, but I can't find the exact way to do it!
Please help! |
The exact way to do it is buy Windows XP English or asked at the time you bought the computer to have them install Windows XP English. There is simply no magic button that will change your Korean OS to English.
If it was that simple, people would buy $10 Thai language copies of Windows XP, install them, and then switch them over to English.
So think of putting only one language on the OS as a sort of DVD regional code system. It allows Microsoft to charge with the language users will bear. Thais aren't going to pay US$120 for an OS but the English world wi.. |
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prosodic
Joined: 21 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 1:04 am Post subject: |
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I think that people have been misunderstanding the OP. I think that he just wants to change the display language. In other words, get the ���� button to display as "Start" etc. That can be done but I don't know how off the top of my head.
Changing the language of the OS is obviously impossible since Korean is a double-byte language and English is single-byte.
The OP should clarify what he's trying to do. |
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mindmetoo
Joined: 02 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 3:24 am Post subject: |
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| prosodic wrote: |
I think that people have been misunderstanding the OP. I think that he just wants to change the display language. In other words, get the ���� button to display as "Start" etc. That can be done but I don't know how off the top of my head.
Changing the language of the OS is obviously impossible since Korean is a double-byte language and English is single-byte.
The OP should clarify what he's trying to do. |
I don't think you can change the language of the buttons via any simple process. I believe that is also part and parcel with the OS. I can't see the OS having Ok, Cancel, etc set up for every language represented in the regional settings or even having a local language (eg Korean or Thai) with some built in hidden English setting. |
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the saint
Joined: 09 Dec 2003
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2004 4:33 am Post subject: |
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Nope, it can't be done.
The only work around is if you have Office 2002 or later and then you can customise menus by right clicking over them and renaming them. But that's only one suite of programs. There is no way to change the OS language without buying a copy in that language and installing. |
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prosodic
Joined: 21 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 6:58 am Post subject: |
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| mindmetoo wrote: |
| prosodic wrote: |
I think that people have been misunderstanding the OP. I think that he just wants to change the display language. In other words, get the ���� button to display as "Start" etc. That can be done but I don't know how off the top of my head.
Changing the language of the OS is obviously impossible since Korean is a double-byte language and English is single-byte.
The OP should clarify what he's trying to do. |
I don't think you can change the language of the buttons via any simple process. I believe that is also part and parcel with the OS. I can't see the OS having Ok, Cancel, etc set up for every language represented in the regional settings or even having a local language (eg Korean or Thai) with some built in hidden English setting. |
I've known people who've changed the display language (I'm not talking about the OS). In other words, they got Windows to display messages and menus in English. My understanding was that English was the only option other than Korean. It was a few years back so maybe things have changed. Then again, these people were Koreans who were able to read the user manual. |
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peemil
Joined: 09 Feb 2003
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| Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Yep. Mine is in Korean too. You can't change it. You need an English copy of Windows. I posted this in the Tech forum. Search for it and see what is there. |
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SuperHero
Joined: 10 Dec 2003
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| Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Try gettting a copy of the multi-language pack for xp. My computer has two users. My menus and dialogues are in English and my wifes are all in Korean. Everyone is happy.
the guy in the tunnel to yongsan market sells them cheap. |
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marista99
Joined: 05 Jun 2004
Location: Incheon
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| Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 4:11 am Post subject: |
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| He sells them cheap? How cheap? This may be a really good option.... |
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the saint
Joined: 09 Dec 2003
Location: not there yet...
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| Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 4:46 am Post subject: |
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| SuperHero wrote: |
Try gettting a copy of the multi-language pack for xp. My computer has two users. My menus and dialogues are in English and my wifes are all in Korean. Everyone is happy.
the guy in the tunnel to yongsan market sells them cheap. |
Technically, these are known as MUI versions (multi language interface) adn they are usually only sold to those purchasing hundreds of licenses at once i.e. businesses. |
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SuperHero
Joined: 10 Dec 2003
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:27 am Post subject: |
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| the saint wrote: |
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Try gettting a copy of the multi-language pack for xp. My computer has two users. My menus and dialogues are in English and my wifes are all in Korean. Everyone is happy.
the guy in the tunnel to yongsan market sells them cheap. |
Technically, these are known as MUI versions (multi language interface) adn they are usually only sold to those purchasing hundreds of licenses at once i.e. businesses. |
Yeah but these are from the guy in the tunnel (like anything there is legit) I can't remember the price but it was cheap. |
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the saint
Joined: 09 Dec 2003
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| Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 3:36 am Post subject: |
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Yeah but these are from the guy in the tunnel (like anything there is legit) I can't remember the price but it was cheap. |
Sure, yeah, I'm sure he has them. Just thought I ought to nail any hopes to anyone that may have been considering getting a MUI legally without spending more money than they earn in their entire stay in Korea...  |
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