Hi, If a user can talk or write in English (not perfect, like me) but they can understand English Why some users prefer to install Windows in his/her native language? A) Some programs only runs in Windows EN version B) Is not easier to report a problem or error message in other languages if you have a problem with the OS C) There are a few forums in other languages if you have a question about Windows or programs/apps, just compare Microsoft Support Community VS Comunidad de Soporte técnico de Microsoft https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us https://answers.microsoft.com/es-es I do not get it Can a non native English speaker explain why? PS: Specify your native language if you wan to Thanks Camelia
I use a non-English version of Windows simply because it was pre-installed on my computer. Sure, I could use an English version instead, but I'm just too lazy to switch to another language version.
Me too. The Windows non-English version was pre-installed. But, on the contrary, all the programs are generally installed in their English version.
It is a good reason Which is your native language? But Windows OS will show errors not in English Which is your native language? Thanks Camelia
Te he leido con frecuencia y jamas me hubise imaginado que eres de Mexicalpan, yo soy de la CDMX Cuantos Mexicanos habra en el forum? > I have read you frequently, I have never thought you were from Mexicalpan, I am from Mexico City How many Mexicans users will be at this forum? Thanks Camelia
Espero que sepas que es un lugar imaginario , en realidad soy de Cd Madero Tamaulipas I hope you know that it is an imaginary place , I'm actually from Cd Madero Tamaulipas
Italian In fact the rare times I posted a log here it was a problem, not to translate it into plain English but, rather, hoping that the translated log or system message matched correctly with the "original English warning"
Earlier, I had Windows installed in Dutch, my native language. That was including my last Windows installation, Windows 7. I really hadn't thought about it, I hadn't thought about how it would be problematic in case of issues. In time, I realized what a hassle it was translating error messages (or settings) from Dutch to English and back. I guess it was about 2015 when I decided having an OS or any software in Dutch was really not a good idea. In 2020, I migrated to Linux (Kubuntu), and since then, my OS and all software are set in American English.
Because colegues and family have it installed in their native language, so it is easier to give them help.
Impressive. I would have never guessed. You write in better English than many native English speakers.
Thanks very much. Although, I must admit that when in doubt, I use Google Translate to see if I choose the right word, and languagetool.org to check for mistakes. That makes it easier, of course.
