:How to Fix Windows 10 PC Booting in English: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you facing the issue of your Windows 10 PC booting up in English instead of your preferred language? This can be quite frustrating, especially if English is not your native language. Don't worry; you're not alone. In this article, we'll walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to change the boot language on your Windows 10 computer.
### Why Is My PC Booting in English?
There could be several reasons why your Windows 10 PC is booting up in English:
1. **Incorrect Language Settings at Installation**: If your PC was installed with an English language version of Windows, it might boot in English even if you have other language preferences.
2. **Language Pack Installation**: You might have accidentally installed an English language pack on your system.
3. **System Locale**: The system locale might be set to English.
### How to Change the Boot Language on Windows 10
#### Method 1: Change System Locale
1. **Press Windows Key R** to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type `control` and press Enter to open the Control Panel.
3. Navigate to `Clock & Language` > `Region`.
4. Under the `Region` tab, click on `Administrative` > `Change system locale`.
5. Select your preferred language from the list and click `OK`.
6. You'll be prompted to restart your computer. Click `Yes` to restart.
7. After restarting, your PC should boot up in the language you've selected.
#### Method 2: Change Language Settings
1. **Press Windows Key I** to open the Settings app.
2. Go to `Time & Language` > `Language`.
3. Under `Language preferences`, click on `Add a language`.
4. Choose your preferred language from the list and click `Add`.
5. After adding the language, you can set it as the preferred display language by dragging it to the top of the list.
6. Restart your PC to apply the changes.
#### Method 3: Remove English Language Pack
If you suspect that an English language pack is causing the issue, you can try removing it:
1. **Press Windows Key R** to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type `appwiz.cpl` and press Enter to open Programs and Features.
3. In the list of installed programs, find the English language pack.
4. Select it and click on `Uninstall`.
5. Follow the prompts to remove the language pack.
6. Restart your PC to complete the process.
By following these methods, you should be able to change the boot language on your Windows 10 PC. If the problem persists, it might be due to a deeper system issue, and you might need to seek professional assistance.