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    Russian OS Windows XP to English Windows XP

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by vj_rag, Jul 13, 2006.

  1. vj_rag

    vj_rag Newbie

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    Hi,


    I've purchased a new Acer 1642Z laptop in Russia which has got Windows XP Prof in Russian Version. Everything comes in Russian language. Can I Change this russian version to English?

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    vj_rag, Jul 13, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you can get your hand on a english XP Pro CD, Microsoft should validate it for you since you have a valid COA.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 13, 2006
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    vj_rag Newbie

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    When I went to their site to post this query, their websites says " if the product was already installed on your computer when you purchased it, then contact the computer manufacture", which I think will be difficult. Is there any way out?
     
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  4. Tiger-Heli

    Tiger-Heli Notebook Evangelist

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    Kinda lousy of Microsoft - you can add a Multi-User Interface to the English version which would allow you to see menus in Russian or Spanish, but you apprarently can't add one to the Russian (localized) version that let's you use other languages.

    There is a (small) chance that your computer is using the english version with the Russian MUI and you just need to disable that, but that seems unlikely.

    http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/DrIntl/faqs/Muifaq.mspx
     
    Tiger-Heli, Jul 13, 2006
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