How to Change Language in Windows 8: 7 Steps

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How to Change Language in Windows 8: 7 Steps
How to Change Language in Windows 8: 7 Steps
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Windows 8 (except the Chinese basic version) is distributed with different languages already installed, which can be used quickly and easily. Let's see how to do it together.

Steps

Change Windows 8 Language Step 1
Change Windows 8 Language Step 1

Step 1. Open the Windows 8 charms bar by moving the mouse cursor to the upper or lower right corner

Then select the 'Settings' icon.

Change Windows 8 Language Step 2
Change Windows 8 Language Step 2

Step 2. Select the 'Control Panel' item

Change Windows 8 Language Step 3
Change Windows 8 Language Step 3

Step 3. Select the 'Language' icon located within the control panel

Change Windows 8 Language Step 4
Change Windows 8 Language Step 4

Step 4. Press the 'Add a language' button

You will most likely see the 'Italian (Italy)' icon among the currently active languages.

Change Windows 8 Language Step 5
Change Windows 8 Language Step 5

Step 5. Choose a language from the list that appears

For example select the 'Afrikaans' icon. At the end press the 'Add' button

Change Windows 8 Language Step 6
Change Windows 8 Language Step 6

Step 6. Select the 'Options' link for the new language added

Press the 'Download and Install Language Pack' button. Once the download is complete, select the 'Set as primary language' link.

Change Windows 8 Language Step 7
Change Windows 8 Language Step 7

Step 7. Select the 'IT' icon located in the lower right corner of the desktop

Select the 'Afrikaans' item to change the keyboard layout to the new installed language. Alternatively, choose one of the languages from the list that appears.

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