Installing language packs in Windows XP

You can install language packs in on Windows XP, but you must ensure that the correct system settings are applied.

About this task

For language pack installations on Windows XP, where the base language is switched to a non-English language on an English operating system, the following operating system settings must be applied:

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Regional and Language Options.
  2. Under Regional Options, select the applicable language.
  3. Depending on the language that you are localizing, under the Languages tab, select the Install files for East Asian languages check box.
  4. Click the Advanced tab and select the applicable language.