Partial language problems with Apps, Programs and Websites

Durahl

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Greetings!

I'm facing a language problem on all 3 PC's I own ( 2 custom ones, 1 Surface PRO imported from the US ).

The situation is as follows:
All 3 PC use an enUS Installation of Windows 8 Pro but some Apps, Programs and Websites keep displaying information in German.

Most prominent App right now would be the XBox Music App on all 3 PC's which in general has English UI but keeps displaying the Artist BIO in German - Not that I'm reading BIO's but for the sake of this case it's probably a good starting point to narrow down the cause.

I also noticed the Settings Monitor ( like on a Logitech Keyboard ) on my 6D Mouse displaying it's information in German even though I used an English Driver Installation.

Ah, the location I'm living actually uses German as it's primary language ( out of 4 official languages ) but still... I'd prefer to use English when browsing the Web or handling my OS as it greatly eases the search for Information related to software related questions.

Any help on this would be appreciated =)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 10 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Homemade
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-5930K
    Motherboard
    ASUS RAMPAGE V Extreme
    Memory
    32GB Corsair Dominator Platinum
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x EVGA GTX 980 SC
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster ZxR
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3x Dell UltraSharp U3011 / 1x Wacom Cintiq 24HD Touch
    Screen Resolution
    3x 2560x1600 / 1x 1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    1x Kingston HyperX Predator 480GB M.2 SSD
    4x Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200i Digital ATX Power Supply
    Case
    Corsair 900D
    Cooling
    EKWB / Aquacomputer Custom Water Cooling
    Keyboard
    2x Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard / 1x Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G700 Wireless Gaming Mouse / 3DConnexion Space Pilot PRO
    Internet Speed
    250'000 / 15'000kbit
    Browser
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    YOLO
Hi,

1. Open the control panel.
2. Search for language.
3. Make sure English is on top of the list, like here (ignore the red stuff on the image).

If it doesn't help:
1. Post the screenshot of your language settings.
2. On the same screen, click Advanced settings on the letf and post the screenshot.
3. Post the result of this PowerShell command:
Code:
(Get-WmiObject Win32_OperatingSystem).oslanguage
4. Does the problem occur with desktop software or modern apps, or both?

Vadim
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv7t (17.3'', i7-2630QM, HD 6770M 1Gb, 8Gb RAM, 2 SSD@120Gb + 1 HDD@750Gb)
It is an unwanted feature of Windows, even previous versions.

I am English, but live in Denmark. I have tried every possible thing I can, in order to only have material in English. I cannot understand Danish. All methods have failed. I installed the (American) English OS for windows 8 and earlier. I even selected the formats in English.

The only giveaway is my IP, of course, my ISP and my email address. I have tried using an independent of location Email address - no joy.

There was another thread on this, with no solution, but I cannot track it.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Use several different computers during a day, so specs are irrelevant.
Here the requested Screenshots:

Language Properties
enUSdeDE 1.jpg

Language Properties Advanced Settings
enUSdeDE 2.jpg

Powershell returned with: 1033

Images of 2 Programs that have this Bilingual issue:

nVidia GeForce Experience Update
enUSdeDE 3.png

XBox Music App
enUSdeDE 4.jpg

Just noticed the entire Profiling Software of my SpacePilot PRO beeing in German aswell.

Incredibly annoying.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 10 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Homemade
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-5930K
    Motherboard
    ASUS RAMPAGE V Extreme
    Memory
    32GB Corsair Dominator Platinum
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x EVGA GTX 980 SC
    Sound Card
    Creative Sound Blaster ZxR
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3x Dell UltraSharp U3011 / 1x Wacom Cintiq 24HD Touch
    Screen Resolution
    3x 2560x1600 / 1x 1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    1x Kingston HyperX Predator 480GB M.2 SSD
    4x Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200i Digital ATX Power Supply
    Case
    Corsair 900D
    Cooling
    EKWB / Aquacomputer Custom Water Cooling
    Keyboard
    2x Logitech G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard / 1x Logitech G13 Advanced Gameboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G700 Wireless Gaming Mouse / 3DConnexion Space Pilot PRO
    Internet Speed
    250'000 / 15'000kbit
    Browser
    Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    YOLO
Thanks for the screenshots, your language settings are fine and your OS language is indeed English (sometimes it's not obvious with language packs installed).

Technically, I don't see the UI language problem with nVidia (UI is in English) and Xbox music app that also has English UI (now playing, bio, albums - all in English). What's inside (content) is in German, indeed.

1. Click "Change date, time, or number formats" on the left in Language settings and set:
  • Formats to English (United States)
  • Location to the United States
2. Log off and log in again.
3. Start nVidia installer and Xbox App.
4. Post the results.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv7t (17.3'', i7-2630QM, HD 6770M 1Gb, 8Gb RAM, 2 SSD@120Gb + 1 HDD@750Gb)
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