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How to change your computer language on Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 7

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Here is the step-by-step guide to change the display language for Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 7.

A. For Windows 11

B. For Windows 10

C. For Windows 7

D. For Windows other versions

 

A. For Windows 11

  1. Select Start > Settings (gear icon).
  2. On the left sidebar, click Time & language.
  3. Click Language & region.
  4. If the language is already installed:
    • Go to the Windows display language menu at the top and select your desired language from the dropdown list.
  5. If the language is NOT installed:
    • Click the Add a language button next to "Preferred languages."
    • Search for the language you want, select it, and click Next.
    • Check the box that says Set as my Windows display language.
    • Click Install.
  6. Sign out and sign back in for the changes to take effect.

B. For Windows 10

  1. Select Start > Settings (gear icon).
  2. Select Time & Language.
  3. From the left menu, choose Language.
  4. If the language is already installed:
    • Under the Windows display language heading, select your language from the dropdown menu.
  5. If the language is NOT installed:
    • Under the "Preferred languages" section, click Add a language.
    • Choose the language from the list and click Next.
    • Check the box Install language pack and check Set as my Windows display language.
    • Click Install.
  6. Sign out and sign back in to see the new language.

C. For Windows 7

Important Note: In Windows 7, standard Language Packs are officially supported only in the Ultimate and Enterprise editions. If you have "Home Premium" or "Professional," these steps may not work without unofficial third-party tools.

  1. Click Start and open the Control Panel.
  2. Click Clock, Language, and Region (or just Region and Language if in icon view).
  3. Click the Keyboards and Languages tab.
  4. If the language is installed:
    • Under "Display language," choose a language from the list and click OK.
  5. If the language is NOT installed:
    • Click Install/uninstall languages... under "Display language."
    • Click Install display languages.
    • Launch Windows Update to download language packs (found under "Optional Updates").
    • Once downloaded, return to the Keyboards and Languages tab and select the new language.
  6. Log off and log back in for the change to apply.

D. For Windows other versions

You can search out how to change your computer language by using search engines, such as Google, or AI. 

 

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