Use another language pack on Windows 7 Home

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  1. Rūta says:

    Some language packs don’t have ‘Starting Windows’ message translated, so if you need to change that also, here’s how to do it:

    bcdedit /set {current} locale hr-hr
    bcdboot &#xWi;nDir% /l hr-hr

    Restart your machine and that’s it.
    Well, not working anyway with latvian language:sad:

  2. Nik says:

    can you please provide more info.
    Have you managed to change the language to Latvian?

  3. Rūta says:

    Yep, L- Pack installed OK, only the “Starting Windows” is not “Startē Windows”

  4. Nik says:

    As mentioned above, some languages don’t have ‘Starting Windows’ part translated. It looks like this part isn’t translated for Latvian language. 🙁

    Regards,
    Nik

  5. UNKNOWN says:

    THIS LPK NOT WORKING WINDOWS 7 HOMEPRIMIUM
    PLZ WRITE SOLIUTION

  6. Nik says:

    @Unknown
    please follow the procedure step by step and it should work as this procedure has been tested.

  7. JV says:

    Does this procedure violates the “Genuine Advantage Validation” Rules? Or after instaling the new language pack it will be possible to make upgrades without the “This copy of Windows is not Genuine” message?
    Thanks

  8. guest says:

    Insteed “bcdboot Wi;nDir% /l hr-hr” should be “bcdboot &% WinDir % /l hr-hr” and it works. Thanks

  9. Nik says:

    So, the above procedure didn’t work for you? What have you exactly changed since the code posted is messy.

  10. Linney says:

    “This copy of Windows is not genuine” warning when MUI packs are installed in Windows 7
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2105247/

  11. Paul says:

    Thank you soo much for the first really comlete and correct documentation I found on Internet.
    I baught a Notebook wih Win7 Home Premium in Germany and since then looking to switch it to english somehow. 8)
    But the en_US exe seems to have a problem, as the lp.cab deletes itself after unpacking 😥

    Any ideas why? I checked and saw the signature expired in Jan 2010, but I told him to ignore this.

  12. Nik says:

    I don’t have a clue, but I can check it out.
    Regards,
    Nik

  13. AMP says:

    Good One – U r the 1337 ChEeRz MaTe

  14. CRD says:

    Hi,

    I have an error message “the system cannot find the path specified”

    Any advice pls?

  15. Nik says:

    At what part do you get this message?

  16. aaron says:

    Hi, does anyone know if you can still do the windows updates after changing the language please?

    thanks

  17. Nik says:

    Yes, you should be able to receive Windows Updates normally.

  18. Egidijus says:

    Hello Kreshota,

    Thank you for your great instructions how to change language. I just changed German to English and it works perfectly.

    ==== READ THIS ====

    The only thing is that you need to download and install “System Update Readiness Tool for Windows 7” from:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

    After finished installation process of this update go to the directory where the language pack is.
    THE TRICK TO CATCH DISAPPEARING FILE: You have to be quick and drag that temporary file to another folder, then move it back into the language folder.
    After you have done that, follow Kreshota’s instructions. Hope I am clear enough. Language pack will take few minutes to install so do not switch it of as at one point it may appear that nothing else will gonna happen.

    If unsure about the messages on screen, use google translate.

    For me German to English now is working great. Thank you once again.

  19. Egidijus says:

    Hello Rūta,

    Remove /l…

    %WinDir% lv-LV for example.

    Hope that helps 😉

  20. Yasir Imran says:

    I am just going to apply this way to Enable arabic in Windows 7 HP. Don’t know if it really works or not.

  21. Andrew says:

    Thank you! Finally its in English!
    Note: for those who have updated to service pack 1, download the .ISO file via magnet link (2.55GB, quite big) here: http://www.pressbyte.com/1326/windows-7-sp1-mui-language-packs/ (where i did and then worked) – then you just open it with winRAR or any other program that extract stuff and extract the lp.cab archive from the folder of the language that you want; or here: http://www.rtwincustomize.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3811:windows-7-sp1-mui-language-packs-direct-download-links&catid=69:unattended-tools&Itemid=433 , where you just have to download the language you want, but i didn’t use it so i cant confirm that it works (it probably works).

  22. Ayman says:

    😆
    Thank you so much

  23. Bruno says:

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN’T BELIEVE I WAS ABLE TO DO IT! THANK YOU MAN!

  24. Xim says:

    This seems like it would work, but I noticed that I can’t run a 64-bit version of the Command Prompt as an administrator. I’ve tried using the WOW64 system and then “Run As Administrator” from there, but still no luck. Without it, I’m getting messages that say “You cannot service a running 64-bit operating system with a 32-bit version of DISM. Please use the DISM that corresponds to your computer’s architecture.” If I try to use the regular Command Prompt, it says “Windows cannot find ‘C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe’. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.” I’ve been fighting with this thing and looking up information for over 4 hours, trying to get it to word. Could you possibly tell me if I need to do anything different?

  25. swrt says:

    Hi Administrator,
    i have windows 7 home premium K
    i already download and copy the lp.cab to the above folder D:\languagepack\hr-hr\lp.cab

    I already
    dism /online /add-package /packagepath:D:\languagepack\hr-hr\lp.cab
    run regedit
    HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\MUI\ UILanguage\en-us
    but en-us wont show up
    only have ko-kr key.

    what is wrong ?

    please help

  26. Nik says:

    [quote name=”swrt”]Hi Administrator,
    i have windows 7 home premium K
    i already download and copy the lp.cab to the above folder D:\languagepack\hr-hr\lp.cab

    I already
    dism /online /add-package /packagepath:D:\languagepack\hr-hr\lp.cab
    run regedit
    HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\MUI\ UILanguage\en-us
    but en-us wont show up
    only have ko-kr key.

    what is wrong ?

    please help[/quote]

    ko-kr is language-keyboard setting. Hr-hr is used for Croatian language/keyboard setting.
    Can you copy the file to ko-kr folder instead.
    You don’t see en-us reg key as you have default ko-kr default language installed, right?

    Can you please specify your default system language and which language are you trying to install?

  27. Nik says:

    [quote name=”Xim”]This seems like it would work, but I noticed that I can’t run a 64-bit version of the Command Prompt as an administrator. I’ve tried using the WOW64 system and then “Run As Administrator” from there, but still no luck. Without it, I’m getting messages that say “You cannot service a running 64-bit operating system with a 32-bit version of DISM. Please use the DISM that corresponds to your computer’s architecture.” If I try to use the regular Command Prompt, it says “Windows cannot find ‘C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe’. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.” I’ve been fighting with this thing and looking up information for over 4 hours, trying to get it to word. Could you possibly tell me if I need to do anything different?[/quote]
    Hmm, strange, never heard for this error. Have you tried to disable UAC, just for a test?

  28. andrew says:

    good day! I am using windows home premium.
    I was just wondering. In this step: “Then, follow the guide to install language pack in Windows 7, and guide to change display language on Windows 7 user interface and welcome screen.”
    I cannot locate “Install or Uninstall display language” button. Please tell me what to do.

  29. LGstudio says:

    I have a 32bit Win 7 Pro Eng version and want to make it Slovak.

    When I Run CMD in administrative mode and enter “dism/online/addpackage/packagepath…..” i get message:

    “Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool
    Version.: 6.1.7600.16385

    Error: 87

    The online/addpackage/packagepath option is unknown
    …… ”

    What can I do to make it run?

  30. Nik says:

    Have you add spaces in the command above:
    dism”space”/online”space”/add-package”space”/packagepath:driveletter\dir\lp.cab

  31. LGstudio says:

    [quote name=”Nik”]Have you add spaces in the command above:
    dism”space”/online”space”/add-package”space”/packagepath:driveletter\dir\lp.cab[/quote]

    Thank You much 😀

  32. JonnyB says:

    This EXE pack wont work, after expand LP file just disappears, WTF????

  33. cicuta says:

    [quote name=”JonnyB”]This EXE pack wont work, after expand LP file just disappears, WTF????[/quote]

    As soon as the lp.cab appears copy and paste the file quickly… it will stop the file to dissapear

  34. Anonymous says:

    i dont want to change the language of my windows, just want the language pack i downloaded to extend to notepad and other programs so i can read the files in that language.
    p.s: language pack i downloaded is arabic
    windows version : windows 7 HP
    thanks in advance

  35. Vasiok says:

    Great post.

    Thank you…

  36. baha says:

    Turkish 64bit is not Turkish. It is something like Portugeese. Please change it.

  37. Nik says:

    Those files are available on Windows Update, I can’t change anything.

  38. Farmer says:

    Hi,
    I´m facing the same problem as andrew (post no 29). I cannot locate “Install or Uninstall display language” button. All I find under the Keyboard and Language tab is how to change the keyboard settings… Thanks for helping out!

  39. Dov says:

    I’m trying to convert from English to Hebrew, on Windows 7 home premium
    with no success, please help
    Dov

  40. me says:

    Thanks a lot, works like a charm

  41. Graeme says:

    Hi there, after deleting the registry entry for en-US and rebooting the machine windows has failed to load and went into recovery mode.

    After deleting the reg key should a new default value have been made?

  42. Corvandegroppel says:

    [quote name=”Graeme”]Hi there, after … have been made?[/quote]

    I had the same problem. After recovery mode, I tried installing the language pack again. Unlike the first time, the second I saw the registry entry for en-US AND nl-nl (Dutch).

    It’s important to know if Service Pack 1 is installed on your computer. If not: I can’t help you.

    1.) If yes: download this language pack via a torrent download application: magnet:?xt=urn:btih:758de0171fec66b0e4689661d620e13d461df770 (see comment #22)
    2.) When downloaded, extract the file with WinRAR.
    3.) Search for your language folder and copy it for example to: D:\languagepack\
    4.) Eventually it should look like this: D:\languagepack\nl-nl\lp.cab
    5.) Note that “nl-nl” is an example and can also be “en-Us” or”fr-fr”
    6.) Continue Kreshota’s guide at “Run command…”

  43. mmnmk says:

    I downloaded the file but the same as microsoft offered. It doesn’t run even clicked. What do I have to do? Reinstall windows???

  44. Arlé Mooldijk says:

    Don’t forget to remove the LPRemove scheduled task before rebooting the computer, as it will remove the additional languages. You can find under Computer Management->System Tools->Task Scheduler->Task Scheduler Library->Microsoft->Windows->MUI->LPRemove

    When I left it in, it did not work.

    Also removed all other languages other than the one installed myself under: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\MUI\UILanguages\

  45. Raman says:

    I follow the instruction and successfully change the language yesterday, good post and thanks.

  46. bgx55 says:

    working as described. cool!

  47. Dan says:

    Hi, i have followed the advice of Kreshota and Corvandegroppel and upon entering the command into adminstrator:command prompter

    (Dism /online /add-package /packagepath:D:\languagepack\ja-jp\lp.cab)

    i get this error message:

    An error occurred trying to open – D:\languagepack\ja-jp\lp.cab Error: 0x8007000
    3

    Error: 3

    The system cannot find the path specified.

    The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log

    Any help will be greatly appriciated, thank you

  48. Nik says:

    Hello Dan,

    something’s wrong with the path. Please double check the path.

  49. Dave says:

    Just wanted to check before I download and attempt installation. I deal with a lot of files and websites using Japanese text. My computer used to have no problem with that but apparently in a recent update Microsoft made the Japanese Language Pack unavailable to my version of Windows 7 (at least to download.) If I install the file from here, will that help me, or will *everything* be in Japanese? If that’s the case I’ll have a problem since I don’t know enough Japanese to run my whole computer like that… Thanks for any assistance!

  50. Arik says:

    …after downloading the .exe file, when I execute it as an administrator, I see for a few second a fil called LP with a drawing of a cabinet, but it disappears after a few second… ??? how can I avoid it?

    Thanks for your help,

    Arik

  51. sree says:

    Corvandegroppel and upon entering the command into adminstrator:command prompter

    (Dism /online /add-package /packagepath:D:\languagepack\ja-jp\lp.cab)

    i get this error message:

    An error occurred trying to open – D:\languagepack\ja-jp\lp.cab Error: 0x8007000
    3

    Error: 3

    The system cannot find the path specified.

    The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log

    Any help will be greatly appriciated, thank you[/quote]

  52. Joe says:

    Copy the lp.cab file that you have extracted to desired path. For this purpose, we will use D:\languagepack\hr-hr\lp.cab
    We will also use the Croatian language pack.

    How do i copy the lp.cab file do this D:\languagepack\hr-hr\lp.cab i dont know how to get there. please help

  53. nazifullah says:

    how can i use the other language alphabit in welcome screen my password is with
    Arabic language but it can’t change in welcome screen

  54. WY says:

    [quote name=”Arik”]…after downloading the .exe file, when I execute it as an administrator, I see for a few second a fil called LP with a drawing of a cabinet, but it disappears after a few second… ??? how can I avoid it?

    Thanks for your help,

    Arik[/quote]

    Same problem here…how can I get the LP file?

  55. Spinur says:

    [quote name=”WY”][quote name=”Arik”]…after downloading the .exe file, when I execute it as an administrator, I see for a few second a fil called LP with a drawing of a cabinet, but it disappears after a few second… ??? how can I avoid it?

    Thanks for your help,

    Arik[/quote]

    Same problem here…how can I get the LP file?[/quote]

    well, i control+click to the same folder before it goes away… btw Thanks for the post

  56. alex says:

    Hey guys, it doesnt work, at least not for slovak language. I got the lp file, but also got a message, that this language cannot be installed on this computer, argh … :/

  57. fluv says:

    it’s a complete fail…it state clearly that this is for windows 7 home premium but this cannot be done without installing the display language that you download..due to the fact that i cannot complete the install display language part because i do not have the option “install or uninstall display language” the whole thing it’s useless for windows 7 home premium users…this can only be done if you have enterprise or ultimate or if u find another way to install the display language.thanks for trying but it can’t be done.

  58. Borka says:

    AFTER ENTRING COMMAND I get this message

    Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
    Version: 6.1.7600.16385
    Image Version: 6.1.7601.17154

    Processing 1 of 1 – Adding package Microsoft-Windows-Client-LanguagePack-Package ~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~hr-HR~6.1.7600.16385

    Error: 0x800f081e

    The specified package is not applicable to this image.

    The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs \DISM\dism.log

  59. Darkona says:

    hi. ty for the post, it worked perfectly 🙂

  60. Jon says:

    [quote name=”Borka”]AFTER ENTRING COMMAND I get this message

    Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
    Version: 6.1.7600.16385
    Image Version: 6.1.7601.17154

    Processing 1 of 1 – Adding package Microsoft-Windows-Client-LanguagePack-Package ~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~hr-HR~6.1.7600.16385

    Error: 0x800f081e

    The specified package is not applicable to this image.

    The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs \DISM\dism.log[/quote]

    I get package is not applicable to this image error as well. Anyone have solutions?

  61. Jerry says:

    you have to quickly copy the lp file to the same location before windows gets to delete it, creating a lp copy file. then you should rename it to MUI.cab to keep it simple.
    so far it seems like it is working, but that regedit part scares me.

  62. Jerry says:

    [quote name=”Borka”]AFTER ENTRING COMMAND I get this message

    Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
    Version: 6.1.7600.16385
    Image Version: 6.1.7601.17154

    Processing 1 of 1 – Adding package Microsoft-Windows-Client-LanguagePack-Package ~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~hr-HR~6.1.7600.16385

    Error: 0x800f081e

    The specified package is not applicable to this image.

    The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs \DISM\dism.log[/quote]
    need more info than just a cut and paste. please list PC type and OS type.

  63. Jerry says:

    C:\Users\Jerry\Desktop>dism /online /add-package /packagepath:C:\Users\Jerry\Des
    ktop\MUI.cab

    Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
    Version: 6.1.7600.16385

    Image Version: 6.1.7600.16385

    Processing 1 of 1 – Adding package Microsoft-Windows-Client-LanguagePack-Package
    ~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~ja-JP~6.1.7600.16385
    [==========================100.0%========================= ]
    The operation completed successfully.

  64. Jerry says:

    what does deleting the the eu-us key do for me? I still want to go back and forth between English and japanese. I don’t want to leave it as Japanese.
    Please advise

  65. ut says:

    i dis the “dism /online /add-package /packagepath:D:\languagepack\hr-hr\lp.cab”
    and it completed as suggested into the registery there was only ja-ja, but also i went forward and deleted, on restarting now i am stuck with a blue screen again and again…. help required, its a 64 bit win7 home premium with Japanese language and i was going for the English language

  66. Nabil says:

    after downloading the .exe file, when I execute it as an administrator, I see for a few second a fil called LP with a drawing of a cabinet, but it disappears after a few second… ??? how can I avoid it?

    Thanks for your help,

    Arik[/quote]

    Same problem here…how can I get the LP file?[/quote]

  67. Eddy says:

    I’ve resolved the problem “file CAB disappear” using simple batch file.

    Create a file “lockDelete.bat” like this and save it in the same directory where exist the exeLanguagePack file:

    :beginLoop
    copy LP.CAB anotherFileName.cab
    goto beginLoop

    Run the BAT file BEFORE run the EXE file
    Run the EXE file
    In this way when LP.CAB is extract, it is locked by copy process.

    Copy and Paste the original LP.CAB file where you want without a bomb countdown timer 🙂

    Now you can do a CTRL+C on the batch file.
    That’s all.

    Thanks to all.

  68. Nabil says:

    Hi, i have followed the advice of Kreshota and Corvandegroppel and upon entering the command into adminstrator:command prompter

    (Dism /online /add-package /packagepath:D:\languagepack\ja-jp\lp.cab)

    i get this error message:

    An error occurred trying to open – D:\languagepack\ja-jp\lp.cab Error: 0x8007000
    3

    Error: 3

    The system cannot find the path specified.

    The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log

    Any help will be greatly appriciated, thank you
    Nabil
    Please send me the solution also on nabil_b_h@hotmail.com

  69. Fallen says:

    [quote name=”Jon”][quote name=”Borka”]AFTER ENTRING COMMAND I get this message

    Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
    Version: 6.1.7600.16385
    Image Version: 6.1.7601.17154

    Processing 1 of 1 – Adding package Microsoft-Windows-Client-LanguagePack-Package ~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~hr-HR~6.1.7600.16385

    Error: 0x800f081e

    The specified package is not applicable to this image.

    The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs \DISM\dism.log[/quote]

    I get the “package is not applicable to this image” error as well. Anyone know solutions?[/quote]

    Hello! Did you run cmd as administrator?
    Because i got same message when i didn’t run it as admin.

  70. Maxim says:

    Will that work for version with Service Pack 1 installed?

  71. Eileen says:

    Hi,

    I followed your instruction. I relocated my lp.cab file to my desktop, and change the user name to mine, but I am still receiving the same error massage stating:
    Error: 3

    The system cannot find the path specified.

    The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs \DISM\dism.log

    Any help will be appreciated.

    Thank you!

    [quote name=”Jerry”]C:\Users\Jerry\Desktop>dism /online /add-package /packagepath:C:\Users\Jerry\Des
    ktop\MUI.cab

    Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool
    Version: 6.1.7600.16385

    Image Version: 6.1.7600.16385

    Processing 1 of 1 – Adding package Microsoft-Windows-Client-LanguagePack-Package
    ~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~ja-JP~6.1.7600.16385
    [==========================100.0%========================= ]
    The operation completed successfully.[/quote]

  72. Adriano says:

    Everyone with the error, please note that the the name of the archive is L P and not I of i

  73. Al says:

    Hi,this method doesn’t work with Win 7 HP,so i don’t understand why this title…

  74. Al says:

    This method don’t work with win 7 hp…

  75. Bojan says:

    Error: 0x800f081e

    The specified package is not applicable to this image.

    have to try the windows 7 SP1 MUI Language pack

    find here http://www.pcdiy.com/146/windows-7-service-pack-1-language-packs-download

  76. Bojan says:

    Error: 0x800f081e

    The specified package is not applicable to this image.

    try the languagepack with SP1, worked for me

  77. -ad- says:

    Hi, first of all I’d like to thanks for the info you’ve posted in here, it’s been a big help.

    I did exactly as the tuorial said i had to do (Installed the japanese language pack) but i couldnt find the registry key. Somehow everything in the registry starts with “HKEY_…..” none of it is “HKLM….”. Although i managed to install the language pack, it somehow gets deleted again after a couple of restarts. so i had to repeat the process of installing the language pack again.

    FYI, I’m not trying to use the japanese language pack as my display language, i just want the japanese fonts to appear instead of just boxes. I’m still using english as my display language. Can anyone help me with this?

    Any help is greatly appreciated.

    Cheers

  78. mark says:

    Hi guys!

    I have read through all the comments and I have the same problem as others, too:

    Error: 3
    The system cannot find the path specified.
    The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs \DISM\dism.log”

    I have copied the file lp.cap successfully (I downloaded the spanish package thing)

    I ran the command prompt as administrator

    I wrote lp.cap where l is of L and not of i.

    that didn’t change anything. the error remains the same.

    i am not sure, but to me it seems as there has not been a solution suggested yet to this error 3 in the comment section, or am i wrong?

    any hint about this error 3 would be really great!

    thank you!!

  79. alpiweb says:

    hi guys,
    here are my steps that you should try in order to succeed:
    1. In order to download the correct language pack you have to determine if your Win7 is 32 or 64bits and of course if you have SP1 installed or not.
    2. For those with Windows 7 WITHOUT SP1 installed use the links above to get yr preferred lang pack. As you can see all the packs (x86 and x64) follow under KB972813 this is cose they’re for Win7 with NO SP1 installed. If you try to install a KB972813 lang pack to a Win7 with SP1 installed, you will get an error when you run the DISM command.
    3. For Win7 with SP1 installed x86&x64 use KB2483139 lang packs – Google it 8).
    4.Extract the lp.cab and put it on C:\lp\lp.cab folder.
    5.start CMD console as ADMIN-very important and type: dism /online /add-package /packagepath:C:\lp (just point the folder with the lp.cab file). It will take couple of minutes.

    this is part 1 of my comment, check part 2….

  80. alpiweb says:

    part 2………….

    6.Run Vistalizator to change your language, as it should show up in the list now, so just select it and restart your computer – you can download it from the link http://www.froggie.sk/download.html. Since Vistalizator.exe doesnt work on Win7 with SP1 installed make sure that you run Vistalizator on Win7 mode. To do so Right click on the EXE file-Properties-Compatibility-Select “Windows 7” mode.
    7. You are done 🙂 congrats!

    I hope that i managed to help you somehow 😉

    Good luck guys

  81. Guest says:

    Can someone explain how i can reverse this process i have tried reinstalling the en-us pack after deleting it from the registry but it doesn’t show up, all that is there is the ja-JP pack, checked the scheduler for the lp remove it isn’t running, tried Vistalizator but the en-us pack doesn’t show up and when i try to manually add it I get this pack isn’t for win7/vista error, oh and to anyone reading this who is thinking of doing this so they can read Japanese, Chinese or Korean or whatever language text and still want your computer in English don’t delete the en-us pack from your registry

  82. Guest says:

    [quote name=”Guest”]Can someone explain how i can reverse this process i have tried reinstalling the en-us pack after deleting it from the registry but it doesn’t show up, all that is there is the ja-JP pack, checked the scheduler for the lp remove it isn’t running, tried Vistalizator but the en-us pack doesn’t show up and when i try to manually add it I get this pack isn’t for win7/vista error, oh and to anyone reading this who is thinking of doing this so they can read Japanese, Chinese or Korean or whatever language text and still want your computer in English don’t delete the en-us pack from your registry[/quote]

    Use the DISM command to install the EN lang pack and then use Vistalizator to switch to EN lang no registry deletion or editing at all
    good luck mate

  83. J says:

    [quote name=”Guest”][quote name=”Guest”]Use the DISM command to install the EN lang pack and then use Vistalizator to switch to EN lang no registry deletion or editing at all
    good luck mate[/quote]

    thanks for the help I got it working eventually, for some reason Vistalizator was not working properly but it seems to be working fine now.

  84. Mark says:

    cool!

    now I have got it working

    thank you!

  85. NKS says:

    HI,
    I did the all the things as guided. But while doing restart, the system is not starting and its going in repair mode. After complete repair, the error still remains the same and I am not able to log in my laptop. I think above proceedure is a BUG.

  86. Mido says:

    Hello..
    I downloaded the EXE file, but when I run it , the lp.cab shows up and suddenly just disappear !
    what’s the problem ?

  87. Eric says:

    thanks for the tutorial, I’m stuck here..

    After I typed in command prompt: dism /online /add-package /packagepath:C:\languagepack\hr-hr\lp.cab (I used C drive)

    it ran, but got an error: Error 0x800f081e
    The specified package is not applicable to this image.
    The DSIM log file can be found at C:\Window\Logs\DISM\dism.log

    I didn’t receive the message that operation is “completed successfully”

  88. Eric says:

    nvm I got it fixed, my Win 7 Home premium can support the multi-language inputs, thanks!

  89. Marcos Welington says:

    lp.cab would appear then disapear, what I did was to quickly move the file to another folder and it would stay that way. I went farther and renamed file, and it did not went way, then I was able to follow the above steps and I know I have language I wanted. THANKSSSSS ps: I did not need to use the step on first paragraph.

  90. aris says:

    my computer doesn’t have the install or uninstall button, what do I do?

  91. Anatoliy says:

    After I typed in command prompt: dism /online /add-package /packagepath:C: \languagepack\h r-hr\lp.cab (I used C drive)

    it ran, but got an error: Error 0x800f081e
    The specified package is not applicable to this image.
    The DSIM log file can be found at C:\Window\Logs\DISM\dism.log

    I didn’t receive the message that operation is “completed successfully”

  92. Peter says:

    Unfortunately, this didn’t work for me. I only ended up with blue screens at re-start. Seeking alternative solutions.

  93. Chethan says:

    Works perfect!
    Thank you very much.

  94. maxL says:

    [quote name=”Eileen”]
    I followed your instruction by chaning the user’s name to mine, and place the lp.cab on my desktop, but I am still receiving the error message stating that “An error occurred trying to open – C:\Users\123\Desktop\lp.cab

    Error: 3
    The system cannot find the path specified.
    The DISM log file can be found at C:\Windows\Logs\DISM\dism.log”

    What else should I try?

    Thank you!

    The problem come from the space before”/” in the command line. It is better to copy the command, right click in command window and paste to avoid mistake .

  95. marmic says:

    [quote name=”Anatoliy”]After I typed in command prompt: dism /online /add-package /packagepath:C: \languagepack\h r-hr\lp.cab (I used C drive)

    it ran, but got an error: Error 0x800f081e
    The specified package is not applicable to this image.
    The DSIM log file can be found at C:\Window\Logs\DISM\dism.log

    I didn’t receive the message that operation is “completed successfully”[/quote]

    I got the same messagen but found out that I already had SP1 installed. The right file to download I found here: http://www.pcdiy.com/146/windows-7-service-pack-1-language-packs-download

  96. Paul J. says:

    Summary of Tips

    There are two language packs for windows home premium 7 (+/- sp1). For both there are 32-bit or 64-bit versions.

    If lp.cab file disappears, open it!

    Windows 7 Home Premium does not allow more than one display language.

    Spaces are required in the command lines!

    This is to make sure that the welcome message is in the language that you have chosen. Some language packs do not contain this translation. Type the second command: bcdedit /set {current} locale LOCALE_KEY then another command bcdboot %WinDir% /l LOCALE_KEY

    You have to delete the language pack that you are replacing: Go to the ‘Start Menu’ and type “regedit” This opens the registry: Navigate to the path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control/MUI/UILanguages
    Then delete the old LP file set folder (leaving just the one you installed).
    REBOOT AND DONE

  97. dado says:

    I have followed the instructions and get the message that the pack has installed correctly but when I go to the registry the only thing there is the current language.

  98. dado says:

    Further to previous message I tried again with the SP1 version of the language pack and it worked a treat!

    Many thanks!

  99. basheer says:

    really useful for me

  100. Dorothy says:

    Great help!
    Thanks!

  101. Natascha says:

    Dear all:

    Several times I see the question concerning the error:
    Error 0x800f081e
    The specified package is not applicable to this image.
    The DSIM log file can be found at C:\Window\Logs\DISM\dism.log

    But I cannot see that anyone has answered this.
    Did someone find a solution?
    If yes, could you please share?

    many thanks

    OS: windows 7 professional / service pack 1

  102. Nick Vadl says:

    You are installing a 64bit package to a 32bit OS (or the other way around)

  103. Sam says:

    I have the same issue, and the pack i downloaded was 64 bit and my system is 64 bit…

    [quote name=”Natascha”]Dear all:

    Several times I see the question concerning the error:
    Error 0x800f081e
    The specified package is not applicable to this image.
    The DSIM log file can be found at C:\Window\Logs\DISM\dism.log

    But I cannot see that anyone has answered this.
    Did someone find a solution?
    If yes, could you please share?

    many thanks

    OS: windows 7 professional / service pack 1[/quote]

  104. OMEGA-ThundeR says:

    There are 2 sorts of language packs. The language pack you see here is for a standaard (non service-pack) windows. If you allready got Service Pack 1 these language files won’t work. You have to download the SP1 versions of the language pack.

    The way of installing is the same, but you have to download it somewhere else.

  105. Viking says:

    I followed the instructions and had no problems but ,for me, a blue screen came up briefly after a while booting, then rebooting by itself in and endless rebooting loop.

    • Nik says:

      Strange, no one had the same issue as you did. Can you please try hitting F8 and select the “Last known good configuration” option, that should help. If you haven’t managed to get it solved already.

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