Re: *XP Pro OS language in registry*

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From: Rick \ (rick_at_mvps.org)
Date: 03/15/04 

Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 06:02:33 -0500

Hi,

No, you can't switch the base OS language simply. All you can do is install
support for other languages, I do not think this will be sufficient for what
the software is looking for. Changing the OS language requires a clean
installation with a version of WinXP in the preferred language (other than
using the MUI in corporate machines). 

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"Kumaran" <subbarayan.elangkumaran@de.bosch.com> wrote in message
news:c3418p$8od$1@ns1.fe.internet.bosch.com...
> Dear users,
> I'm using XP professional English edition. I would like to install a
> T-Online DSL Software, which is in German. When I run the T-online SW
setup
> it says, The Operating system language is not German, so the setup will
> close now.
>
> Would it be possible for me to change the OS language temprorily some
where
> (like..registry )just for installation, afterwards I can revert back...
>
> Experts please help me...
>
> Thanks
> Kumaran
>
>

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