I have a copy of windows XP Pro. My mom doesn't speak much english, and she's wants to learn how to use a computer, so it'll be easier if all the menu/icons/text are in chinese. I don't want to buy a new copy of Windows XP in chinese, is there some way to do this?
I read something about microsoft's MUI allows me to do this, but i don't know what is MUI or how to use it.
2007-05-30 11:43:59 · 4 answers · asked by Jeremy 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
From the Start button, select Settings and then the Control Panel. From the options on the Control Panel select "Regional Options". The General tab will give you the option to change your default locale, which is what programs running on your computer use to customize themselves for different languages and locations. Not all programs recognize and act on the locale, but many Microsoft programs do. You do not need to change this to any of the Chinese locales (which include Hong Kong, Taiwan, PRC, Singapore, and Macau) to enable Chinese support, but it may be a good change if you work primarily in Chinese.
Also on the lower half of the "General" tab is the place to modify the language settings for your computer. Check on Simplified or Traditional Chinese (or both) depending on your needs. Windows will then ask you insert the Windows 2000 Install CD and copy over the files it needs. The system will need to reboot for the new settings to take effect. The "Advanced" button here will give you the opportunity to install conversion tables for various computer character sets (including many Chinese ones). However, the already installed defaults for Chinese should be sufficient for most users.
2007-05-30 11:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by NumberSix6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked my wholesaler to get me a copy of chinese XP but in Canada it seems impossible unless you go there and get it yourself.
MUI is an added pack to XP that can change the language. This allows you to change the language to quit a few languages. Not sure where you would be able to purchase a copy of windows with MUI but the MUI package is your best bet to get chinese.
2007-05-30 11:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could stick with Xp, motive every body i do know says Vista Sucks massive time, not anything will paintings accurately with it and it'll make your laptop run so sluggish a snail could beat it.
2016-09-05 17:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MUI
May be easier to dual-boot Chinese Windows to be safe if you not sure what you are doing.
2007-05-30 11:49:48 · answer #4 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋