In today's globalized world, the ability to use software in multiple languages is crucial for both personal and professional use. Windows operating systems provide robust support for multiple languages through the use of language packs. Installing a language pack allows you to change the display language of the Windows interface, which can be beneficial for users who are more comfortable working in a language other than the default one. This article will guide you through the process of installing a language pack in Windows, using both graphical user interface (GUI) and command-line methods.

Examples:

Method 1: Using the Settings App (GUI)

1. Open Settings:

• Press Win + I to open the Settings app.

2. Navigate to Language Settings:

• Go to Time & Language > Language.

3. Add a Language:

• Click on Add a language.


• A list of available languages will appear. Select the language you want to install and click Next.

4. Install Language Features:

• Choose the language features you want to install (e.g., language pack, text-to-speech, speech recognition).


• Click Install.

5. Set as Display Language (Optional):

• If you want to set the newly installed language as your display language, go back to the Language settings.


• Click on the new language and select Set as default.

Method 2: Using PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator:

• Press Win + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).

2. List Available Language Packs:

• Run the following command to list available language packs:
  

   Get-WinUserLanguageList

3. Add a Language:

• Use the following command to add a new language. Replace fr-FR with the language code of the language you want to install:
  

   $LangList = New-WinUserLanguageList fr-FR
  
   Set-WinUserLanguageList $LangList

4. Install Language Features:

• To install language features, use the Install-Language cmdlet:
  

   Install-Language -Language fr-FR

5. Set as Display Language (Optional):

• To set the newly installed language as the display language, use:
  

   Set-WinUILanguageOverride -Language fr-FR

Method 3: Using Command Prompt (DISM Tool)

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

• Press Win + X and select Command Prompt (Admin).

2. Download Language Pack:

• Ensure you have the language pack file (CAB file) downloaded. You can usually get this from the Microsoft website or through your organization's IT department.

3. Install Language Pack:

• Use the Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool (DISM) to install the language pack:
  

   dism /online /add-package /packagepath:C:\path\to\your\languagepack.cab

4. Set as Display Language (Optional):

• To set the newly installed language as the display language, use:
  

   dism /online /set-uilang:fr-FR