Can't install Windows 8

kinder771

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Hi,

Installed Windows 8 Consumer Preview a year ago and now it asks for license, so I bought a new one and it keeps asking me to put my computer in English (I'm french) !

I went to Config Panel, browsed until Language but I can't find "Set English as my primary lang" !! It just keeps loading at this place instead of displaying the proper message or sometimes asks me for an Internet connection (and yes, I have it..)

Is there another way than Config Panel to change my OS lang ?

Thanks in advance !!
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
If it's PRO then you'll probably be able to download language packs through Windows Update.

I'm not sure about it but you can check it out.

If it's the Home Premium, Basic version then It will not be possible to change language once the initial one is English.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
It is indeed Pro but the problem isn't here : the installation of Win8 won't go on unless I change my OS lang to English, but language switch doesn't work like I said previously (keeps loading just where I should see "Set as primary language")
Thx for your answer !
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
You could order the DVD, you may recieve a all language disc. (as you are downloading french you may recieve a French disc)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
I can't, I bought it when I was in New York, can't return it and ask for a new one.
Any other alternative plz like how to change Win lang without using Config Panel ?
Thx for all ur help !!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Ok, I managed to get a french install somehow but now the problem is that it only suggests a new install without keeping files !! How can I do an install and keep my files ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Backup your files to an external drive or DVD. After you have done your install you will have to re-install your apps and then transfer your personal files.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pavillion H8-1202
    CPU
    I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
    Motherboard
    PEGATRON
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080 32 bit color
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
    Keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
Thats not a problem, Windows keeps your files even with a clean installation in windows.old so I don't need to backup.
What I'd like to do is to keep my desktop and the rest.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
I don't see any standalone language pack installer (msu) on the site.

Sorry.

You should try the previous method in control panel.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
I've said that I've already tried it but instead of showing Set as Primary language, I get "Check that you are connected to internet"...
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I've said that I've already tried it but instead of showing Set as Primary language, I get "Check that you are connected to internet"...

You'll need internet connection for Windows to be able to download the packs obviously.
This would be the easiest and recommended way to do it.

And you need an offline fix right?
You'll have to wait bit more for standalone installers to be available for download (if those will ever be available in the first place).

LOL
We should have swapped versions: I was offered French option on first boot and finally chose English.

It's always the same: when you don't need something, you will get that for sure. When you do need it, you probably won't find/get it.

Cheers
Hopachi
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
Loolll
Anyway I did a clean install and it worked perfectly, keeping my files in windows.old only :(
Thx for your help hopachi !
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Loolll
Anyway I did a clean install and it worked perfectly, keeping my files in windows.old only :(
Thx for your help hopachi !

You're welcome.

At least it's good you have the .old because you can install any added driver in prev version from there (system 32) after that you can delete it.
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2527-windows-old-folder-delete-windows-8-a.html

But for the rest I guess you'll need to install the rest of your programs again.

Good luck.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy DV6 7250
    CPU
    Intel i7-3630QM
    Motherboard
    HP, Intel HM77 Express Chipset
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD4000 + Nvidia Geforce 630M
    Sound Card
    IDT HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6' built-in + Samsung S22D300 + 17.3' LG Phillips
    Screen Resolution
    multiple resolutions
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 250GB + Hitachi HDD 750GB
    PSU
    120W adapter
    Case
    small
    Cooling
    laptop cooling pad
    Keyboard
    Backlit built-in + big one in USB
    Mouse
    SteelSeries Sensei
    Internet Speed
    slow and steady
    Browser
    Chromium, Pale Moon, Firefox Developer Edition
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    That's basically it.
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