В данной статье мы обсудим как изменить язык если ваша лицензия Windows поддерживает только один язык интерфейса («Single Language» или «Для одного языка»).
Решить данную проблему поможет редактор реестра.
— Переходим в поиск и вводим «Реестр» => Запускаем его с правами администратора
— Проходим по следующему пути:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Nls\Language
— В данном меню нас интересуют значения полей Default и InstallLanguage. В нашем примере установлены значения 0419, что соостветствует Русскому языку.
Полный список всех языков, которые соостветствуют опредленной кодировке вы сможете найти в данном документе от Microsoft
— Попробуем изменить язык на Английский, копируем последние четыри цифры кода — 0809. Вставляем его как значение Default и InstallLanguage.
— Теперь необходимо перезагрузить операционную систему.
— Не обращаем внимания если дата при входе в систему на Русском языке, это можно будет поменять в параметрах языка и даты, в разделе регионального формата.
Но как мы можем увидеть далее, все значки уже на Английском языке.
— Проверим Язык параметров. Заходим в Settings => Time & Language
— В разделе «Language» вы увидите что уже выбран Английский Язык.
Таким образом вы можете поменять вашу систему на любой нужный вам язык, даже если ваша система поддерживает только один язык интерфейса.
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Sometimes when you trying to switch to Windows display language, it shows a message that say, “Your Windows License Only Supports One Display Language.”
If you are getting an error message that says “Your Windows License Only Supports One Display Language” when you try to switch the display language on Windows. This indicates that your copy of Windows you’re running on your PC offers “single language license”.
The downside of this license is that it only allows you to use one language for your display or changing display language isn’t allowed with this license.
You can confirm this by going to Settings > System > Windows Specification > Edition. If its “Windows 11 Home Single Language“, then you’re using single language license.
If you want to switch the display language, then you have two options; Purchase the Windows 11 Home to Pro upgrade licence from Microsoft and perform clean installation of Windows 11 and during installation select preferred display language.
Fortunately, there’s a quick workaround using which you can change Windows display language without opting for two methods discussed above. So, without further delay, lets learn the trick:
Right-click on the Start button and select Settings from the menu that opens.
In the Settings app, you switch to Time and language, and then click on the “Language and Region.”
Under Language section, click on the “Add a language” button available next to “Preferred language.
From the Install language feature dialog, select your preferred language from the list, and click on the “Next.”
On the next screen, check the boxes for all optional language features, and click on “Install” to now wait till Windows installs the preferred language.
After that restart your computer to apply the changes.
Steps to Switch to preferred Language Via Registry Editor
After installing the preferred language pack, you need to make use of Registry editor to switch to the preferred display language.
Before that, you need to find the Language ID for Windows Display Language. For that, click on this link to visit the Microsoft Website. Press Ctrl + f simultaneously to open search box. Now type name of your desired language.
This will highlight the searched query. Simply, copy the last four digits of the Language ID.
Open Registry Editor on your PC. For that, click on the search icon and type Registry Editor, and when it appears in search results, click to open it.
When prompted, click on “Yes” in the UAC window.
In the Registry editor, you need to navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Control > NIs > Language
On the right side, double-click on the “Default” string, you will see a “Value Data” field on screen. Paste the last four digits of the Language ID you copied from Microsoft website. Click on “OK.” And close the Registry Editor. Restart your PC.
This process allows the user to change their preferred display language. In case you want to switch back to earlier language or another language, simply find the preferred language ID as discussed earlier steps and modify the values in Registry editor.
In case you encounter any sort of difficulty while applying this workaround or have specific query, feel free to ask via comments. We will love to answer your query.
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Summary
- Go to Settings > Time and Language > Language and Region. Then, click «Add a Language,» select your desired language, and install it.
- After that, copy the Language ID from the Microsoft website and input it into the Registry Editor to switch to your desired language.
Have you encountered an error stating «Your Windows License Only Supports One Display Language» while attempting to switch your display language on Windows? If so, you’re using a single language license, which doesn’t allow language changes. Don’t worry; we have a workaround.
Install the Language Pack of Your Preferred Language
To begin, download and install the language pack for your desired language if it’s not already downloaded. Right-click on the Start button and open «Settings.» Navigate to the «Time and Language» tab, then go to «Language and Region.»
Click on the «Add a Language» button, choose your preferred language from the list, and click «Next.» Check the boxes for all optional language features, and click «Install» to allow Windows to install the chosen language.
If you’re on Windows 10, installing a language pack follows a slightly different procedure.
Switch the Language Using Registry Editor
After installing the language pack, you can switch to that language using the Registry Editor. Before you do that, go to the Microsoft website, press CTRL+F, and type the name of your desired language to locate it. Once found, copy the last four digits of its Language ID.
After that, type «Registry Editor» in Windows Search and open the Registry Editor app. If prompted, click «Yes» in the UAC window. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Control > Nls > Language in the Registry Editor. Then, double-click on the «Default» string, and paste the last four digits of the Language ID into the «Value Data» field. Click «OK.»
After that, double-click on the «InstallLanguage» string, input the copied digits in the «Value Data» field, and click «OK.» Close the Registry Editor and restart your device once.
While this method lets you change the language, it’s important to note that you’ll need to modify the values again if you wish to switch back. So, we suggest upgrading your Windows license. This way, you’ll be able to effortlessly use and switch between languages without the need to tweak the Registry Editor.
Is your Windows 10 license limiting you to one display language? Don’t let a single-language license hold you back!
Many users face this frustrating restriction, but there’s a workaround to enable your preferred language without upgrading your Windows edition. Follow this step-by-step guide to unlock multilingual support on your PC or laptop—no expensive licenses required.
Why Windows 10 Blocks Multiple Display Languages
Some Windows licenses (like Home Single Language editions) restrict users to one interface language. While
Microsoft recommends upgrading to a pricier license for multilingual support, a simple registry tweak can bypass this limitation. Proceed with caution—editing the registry requires precision, but we’ll guide you through it safely.
Step 1: Find Your Language ID
- Visit Microsoft’s Official Language ID List or click here.
- Use the Ctrl + F shortcut to search for your preferred installed language (e.g., “French” or “Spanish”).
- Note the 4-digit Language ID (e.g., “0409” for English-US).
Step 2: Modify the Registry Editor
⚠️ Backup Your Registry First: Press Win + R,
type regedit, and go to File
> Export to save a backup.
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Open Registry Editor:
- Type regedit in the Windows search bar.
- Right-click Registry Editor and select Run as
administrator. Click “Yes” on the User Account Control prompt.
- Copy and paste this path into the Registry Editor’s
address bar:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlNlsLanguage
- Alternatively,
manually go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Control > Nls > Language.
- Update Two Critical Keys:
- Double-click “Default”: Replace the existing value with your 4-digit Language ID.
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- Double-click “InstallLanguage”: Paste the same 4-digit ID here.
- Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
Step 3: Restart and Verify
Restart your PC to apply changes. Upon rebooting, your system should display your chosen language.
If it doesn’t:
- Ensure you entered the correct Language ID.
- Confirm you edited both Default and InstallLanguage keys.
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What is Windows 11 Home Single Language? What’s the difference between the Windows Home edition and the Windows Home Single Language edition? How to change language in Windows 11/10 Home Single Language edition? This post from MiniTool Partition Wizard will show you all.
Windows 11/10 Home Single Language
Those people who have bought PCs abroad may encounter the Windows 11/10 Home Single Language issue. When they try to change the system language to their mother language, they are told that “your Windows license supports only one display language.” This issue prevents them from changing the system language.
Why do PC manufacturers sell PCs with the Windows 11 Home Single Language edition or Windows 10 Home Single Language edition?
The fundamental reason is that the license of the Windows Home Single Language edition is cheaper than that of the regular Home edition. In addition, the Single Language edition is usually only offered to OEMs.
Windows 11/10 vs Windows 11/10 Home Single Language
What about Windows 10 vs Windows 10 Home Single Language or Windows 11 vs Windows 11 Home Single Language? Some people may wonder about this question.
The Windows 11/10 Home edition is the same as the Windows 11/10 Home Single Language, except that the Single Language edition doesn’t allow users to change the system language after the Out of Box Experience (they have chosen one language in this process).
Tips:
Some people may see the Windows 11 Home Single Language or Windows Home Insider Preview Single Language watermark in the right bottom corner of the PC screen. In most cases, the reason for this issue is that they have joined the Microsoft Insider Program. Leaving the insider build can solve the issue.
How to Solve the Windows 11/10 Home Single Language Issue
You can the following ways to solve the Windows 11/10 Home Single Language issue.
Way 1. Upgrade to the Pro Edition
To solve the Windows 11/10 Home Single Language issue, you need to purchase a Windows 11/10 Pro license and then activate Windows 11/10 using the new license. You can refer to the detailed steps in this post: How to Upgrade Windows 11 Home to Pro – 5 Steps.
Way 2. Use Commands
This way is offered by users of the Super User forum and many people say that it works for them. So, you can also have a try.
For Windows 11 Home Single Language Issue
Step 1: Press the Windows logo key + R to open the Run dialog box. Then, type “cmd” and press Enter to open Command Prompt.
Step 2: Run the command gotten on this page. For example, if you want to change the language to en-US, the command should be:
curl -o %TEMP%\Microsoft-Windows-Client-Language-Pack_x64_en-us.cab «https://filedn.com/lOX1R8Sv7vhpEG9Q77kMbn0/Windows11/LanguagePacks/Microsoft-Windows-Client-Language-Pack_x64_en-us.cab»
dism /online /Add-Package /PackagePath:%TEMP%\Microsoft-Windows-Client-Language-Pack_x64_en-us.cab
reg add HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Nls\Language /v InstallLanguage /t REG_SZ /d 0409 /f
reg add HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Nls\Language /v Default /t REG_SZ /d 1033 /f
cd
Tips:
You should replace %TEMP% in given commands to the full path to the Temp folder like C:\Users\Linda\AppData\Local\Temp.
For Windows 10 Home Single Language Issue
Tips:
Some people report that this way doesn’t work for Windows 11 PCs.
Step 1: You should first download and install the language pack by adding a language in Settings > Time & Language > Language.
Step 2: Open Command Prompt with Administrator rights. Type dism /online /get-packages and press Enter. Look for Microsoft-Windows-Client-LanguagePack-Package as a start for Package Identity. And its State should be Installed. You can see the next 5 characters after ~ to understand which language it is (tr-TR for example).
Step 3: Press Win+R, type “regedit”, and then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to open Registry Editor with Administrator rights. Go to \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Nls\Language.
Step 4: Check the Language/region ID of the installed language in the Available languages for Windows page. Double-click the Default entry on Registry Editor and then change its Value data to the ID of the installed language. In some cases, you might need to change the InstallLanguage entry as well.
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