Configuring language settings in Windows is a straightforward process that allows you to change the display language, input language, and regional settings according to your preferences. This can be useful in multilingual environments or when you need to adapt your system for different users. Below, we'll walk through the steps to configure language settings in Windows, including examples of how to do this via the graphical user interface and using command-line tools.

Configuring Language Settings via the Windows Interface

1. Open Settings:

   • Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.

2. Access Time & Language:

   • Click on "Time & Language."

3. Select Language:

   • In the left sidebar, click on "Language."

4. Add a Language:

   • Under "Preferred languages," click on "Add a language."
   • Browse or search for the language you wish to add and click "Next."
   • Choose the features you want to install (e.g., language pack, text-to-speech, etc.) and click "Install."

5. Set as Default Language:

   • Once installed, click on the language and select "Set as default" to make it the display language.

6. Sign Out to Apply Changes:

   • You may need to sign out and sign back in for the changes to take effect.

Configuring Language Settings via Command Line

While most language configurations are done via the GUI, some settings can be managed using PowerShell or Command Prompt.

Using PowerShell

To list installed language packs:

Get-WinUserLanguageList

To add a new language pack:

$LangList = New-WinUserLanguageList "fr-FR"
Set-WinUserLanguageList $LangList

To set a specific language as the default:

Set-WinUILanguageOverride -Language "fr-FR"

Using DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management)

To list language packs:

dism /online /Get-Intl

To add a language pack (assuming you have the language pack file):

dism /online /Add-Package /PackagePath:C:\LanguagePacks\fr-fr.cab

To set a language as default:

dism /online /Set-UILang:fr-FR

Examples

• Example 1: Adding and setting French as the default language using PowerShell.
• Example 2: Using DISM to add a language pack from a local source.