How to change system language on Windows 11
If you have to change the system language on Windows 11, you can do so without reinstalling.
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On Windows 11, Microsoft makes it easy to change the system language settings if you made a mistakeduring the initial setupor the device came with the wrong language.
Regardless of the reason, if you must change the language settings, you can download, install, and apply a new configuration through the “Time & language” settings without reinstallingWindows 11.
In thishow-to guide, I will walk you through the steps to change the computer’s default language.
These instructions have been updated to reflect changes in the latest version of the operating system.
How to change default language on Windows 11
If the computer’s language is incorrect, you can change the settings without reinstalling anything with these instructions.
Disable sync for language settings
Since the language preferences will sync across devices, if you only want to update the settings on a particular device, you will have to disable the language settings synchronization option. Of course, you can skip these instructions if you want the new settings to sync across devices.
To turn off syncing the language preferences on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you can change the language settings without affecting all the other computers connected to the same Microsoft account.
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Change language settings
To change the Windows 11 default language, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the display language will apply throughout the experience, including the Sign-in screen, Settings app, File Explorer, Desktop, apps, browser, and the web.
Configure region settings
Also, if you are changing the language settings because you are in a different location, you may also need to adjust the region settings.
To set different region settings on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the laptop or desktop computer will display the correct region settings.
Although you would rarely have to adjust or add more languages to Windows 11, these settings can come in handy to match the local settings if you are in a different region of the globe or when getting a computer that comes with various settings. You only need to remember that changing the language settings will cause the Microsoft Store and web browsers to show content based on those settings.
More resources
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
