How to Change System Locale Windows 10?
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View the System Locale settings for Windows

  • Click Start, then Control Panel.
  • Click Clock, Language and Region.
  • Windows 10, Windows 8: Click Region.
  • Click the Administrative tab.
  • Under the Language for non-Unicode programs section, click Change system locale and select the desired language.
  • Click OK.

How do I change my region settings in Windows 10?

Change Region and home location using Control Panel in Windows 10

  1. Open the Control Panel.
  2. Go to Control Panel\Clock, Language, and Region.
  3. Click the Region icon.
  4. In the Region dialog, go to the tab Location:
  5. Under “Home location”, pick the desired place from the dropdown list:

What does changing system locale do?

The system locale can be changed from Control Panel. Double-click the Regional Settings icon, and then change the system locale value (and then restart your computer). Changing the user locale automatically adds an Input Locale with the default settings for the associated language.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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