Recently we collected and posted here a bunch of direct links to various MUI language packs for Windows 8.1, Windows 8 RTM and Windows 7. It is useful for users who need to install them on multiple PCs. They will save their Internet bandwidth and time by not downloading them again on each PC. Instead, they can save the offline package and use it for future installs. In this article, we shall see how to install these downloaded language packs.
RECOMMENDED: Click here to fix Windows errors and optimize system performance
First, make sure that you have the correct language pack matching your OS.
There are two formats of MUI language packs: EXE, the executable file format, and the CAB (*.cab) file format.
While double clicking the *.exe file is enough to install the appropriate MUI files, installing the CAB files isn't so obvious and requires a few more steps.
Follow these simple instructions to install the CAB files. The process is similar for Windows 8 and Windows 7:
- Press Win + R keys together on the keyboard to bring up the Run dialog.
Tip: see the ultimate list of all Windows keyboard shortcuts with Win keys. - Type the following in the Run box:lpksetup.exe
Press Enter. - The "Install or Uninstall display languages" wizard will appear on the screen.
Click the Install display languages button. - In the next page of the wizard, click Browse and pick the *.cab file of the MUI language you downloaded.
Wait till it is installed. This can take a considerable amount of time and disk space. A System Restore point will also be created first. - To switch to the installed language pack for your user account, you have to open the following Control panel applet:Control Panel\Clock, Language, and Region\Language
- Click the Options link on the right side of the just installed language. There, you will find the ability to activate it as the main display language.
Log out and log in again for the language to change.Note: On Windows 7, open Control Panel\Clock, Language, and Region\Region and Language. Click on Keyboards and Languages tab. Under Display language, choose a language from the list and click OK.
That's it. Now you know how to deal with downloaded *.cab files for MUI language packages.
RECOMMENDED: Click here to fix Windows errors and optimize system performance
Support us
Winaero greatly relies on your support. You can help the site keep bringing you interesting and useful content and software by using these options:
Bitcoin: 18amKj99FCPUfnnpqZ6XCG2h3TGeUTCeY7
Connect with us
For your convenience, you can subscribe to Winaero on the following web sites and services.
In addition, you can share this post.
MDT 2012: Deploying Windows 8 - Office 2013 - Language Packs 2013
