Windows 7 Spanish Version v English
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Windows 7 Spanish Version v English
When I bought my laptop a local computer guy put the English version of Windows on it. In my ignorance I thought he was just changing the language on the computer, I didnt realise it was an illegal copy. Anyway finally Microsoft have caught up with me and are sending updates which are basically trying to stop me using it. Not sure whether to buy a proper copy or just restore to the original Spanish Windows. Any thoughts. My Spanish is okay but not brilliant.
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Re: Windows 7 Spanish Version v English
When I bought my laptop a local computer guy put the English version of Windows on it. In my ignorance I thought he was just changing the language on the computer, I didnt realise it was an illegal copy. Anyway finally Microsoft have caught up with me and are sending updates which are basically trying to stop me using it. Not sure whether to buy a proper copy or just restore to the original Spanish Windows. Any thoughts. My Spanish is okay but not brilliant.
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Re: Windows 7 Spanish Version v English
Hola
If you google "Windows 7 change language" you will see you have options. So if you can go back to the original Windows 7 then you can start again. The problem with leaving it as Spanish is that when you have a major problem, and are struggling to understand what the problem and solution is, the last thing you need is to have a language problem
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If you google "Windows 7 change language" you will see you have options. So if you can go back to the original Windows 7 then you can start again. The problem with leaving it as Spanish is that when you have a major problem, and are struggling to understand what the problem and solution is, the last thing you need is to have a language problem
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Re: Windows 7 Spanish Version v English
You can change the basic display language in W7 but unless you have the "Ultimate" version you cannot install the full language packs that effectively give you the full English version.
However, there is a way round this. There is a program called Vistalizator which enables you to download the official language packs from Microsoft.
You can get it here Vistalizator - change display language in Windows Vista and Windows 7
However, there is a way round this. There is a program called Vistalizator which enables you to download the official language packs from Microsoft.
You can get it here Vistalizator - change display language in Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Re: Windows 7 Spanish Version v English
When I last used Vistalizator (a few years ago on w7), it came up with notifications that W& was not a legit copy - even though it was - and certain updates would not happen - as Vistalizator changes the registration...one that MS check for genuine copies.
W7 in Spanish is fine - and most other programs you want to install you can choose the language you want anyway...
W7 in Spanish is fine - and most other programs you want to install you can choose the language you want anyway...
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Re: Windows 7 Spanish Version v English
I've had a similar experience to The Guy.
MS are quite picky when it comes to licensing.
Of all the 'none english' languages, I find that PC Spanish is quite easy to master.
But a Spanish keyboard can be annoying!
MS are quite picky when it comes to licensing.
Of all the 'none english' languages, I find that PC Spanish is quite easy to master.
But a Spanish keyboard can be annoying!
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Re: Windows 7 Spanish Version v English
You don't know the meaning of "annoying" until you've tried a French keyboard.
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Thanks guys I think I may try the Spanish version and then if I cant get on with it get the English.
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Re: Windows 7 Spanish Version v English
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switch off automatic updates then MS won't know you exist,there are pieces of free software designed to get around this,I know i have several but unsure if they only work in blighty but PM me and can send you links if you wish
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