Re: Some of Windows Menus show up in unknown language - How do I f

Locate the file xpsp2res.dll in the Windows\System32 folder. Right-click xpsp2res.dll and choose Properties. In the Version tab, click "Language".

Which language is it?

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Petes222" <Petes222@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:E6A03E9E-FCC7-477E-A788-6BB6FA6C88A0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


"Sharon F" wrote:

On Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:20:00 -0800, Petes222 wrote:

I am unsure what happened. I travel for a living and my wife is computer
illiterate. Upon returning home from a long trip I find my Windows XP Home
software has most of it's internet setup menus (internet options, security
center) displaying in an unknown language. Does anyone know what might have
caused this and the fix to it? I have run multiple antivirus and spyware
programs and found nothing.



Search for mfc42loc.dll
If found, delete and restart the computer. Do NOT remove mfc42.dll

Installing a program that comes in multiple languages sometimes adds the
mfc42loc.dll file. One of the side effects of this file being implemented
incorrectly is wrong language in menus and dialog screens. Deleting the
file (it is not a native XP file) rectifies the problem.

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Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User


Sharon F,

Thank you for the quick posting. Unfortunately, I was unable to locate the
..dll you mentioned in any search. If you think of anything else it will be
greatly appreciated.

Petes222
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