Windows PC inconsistent language
Windows PC inconsistent language
I've observed an unusual pattern with both my PC and laptop. My 2015 model bought in China and shipped to Germany had a restricted Windows version that expired after 90 days. After reinstalling, I set English as the default language, but still saw Chinese and German as keyboard options. My 2019 laptop from Germany came with a standard Windows install, and I changed the language to English during setup, keeping Chinese and German as secondary options. Both devices consistently show their native languages—Chinese on my PC's lock screen and update screen, and German on my laptop—even though English is listed first in their language settings. No one else seems to notice this, but it’s puzzling. Is there a hardware feature that identifies the device’s origin?
Welcome to the language and regional configuration guide for Windows 10... Here you'll find: - the main system language - a version for older apps - a display language tailored for each user - a range of keyboard layouts per display language (per user) - a locale that affects things like date formats - a default setting for each user's profile - a unique lock screen configuration if you're not in a predefined location MS struggles to adjust them. At my previous role we maintained a two-page manual for setup. In short: - install the right system language, though most can adapt instantly, some don't. (details like error log names, group names...) - on the account created from OOBE, configure everything else, then you can move advanced settings to new profiles and adjust the lock screen. If a Microsoft representative claims this is overstated, just use en_US and QWERTY if you prefer silence.