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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Vista and 7 => Topic started by: cabra on August 19, 2007, 08:59:39 AM

Title: Replacing windows vista Spanish language version
Post by: cabra on August 19, 2007, 08:59:39 AM

Could someone please advise me the best way to replace Spanish language version  of windows vista home premium with the English version?
I understand upgrading to Ultimate allows this , but would it be cheaper to buy the English version and how easy is it to install.
thankyou

Title: Re: Replacing windows vista Spanish language version
Post by: haycg on August 19, 2007, 05:34:40 PM

Did you go to the Control Panel and open the Icon
Regional and Language Options?

Title: Re: Replacing windows vista Spanish language version
Post by: cabra on August 20, 2007, 01:57:38 AM

Hi Haycg,
Thanks for your reply. I have tried that and it doesn´t work. All the languages are listed
but there is no difference when selecting them. I have been told once the preferred language is selected you cannot change it, the list is there, but something is removed
in the process to stop you changing .
Also I think you need to upgrade to Ultimate or higher to have this facility. I am trying to find the best solution.

Title: Re: Replacing windows vista Spanish language version
Post by: Deerpark on August 20, 2007, 04:34:22 AM

As far as I know you can't change the language of windows . I.e. if you buy a Spanish version, all menus are going to be in Spanish no matter what regional settings you choose. For example I've got an English version of XP, but my region and input settings are set to Danish. I still get all menus, help files, etc in English (the way I like it).

So again as far as I know (I might be wrong) you'll need an English version of Vista in order to get English. Although an English upgrade disc might work as well.