--- title: 'How to change language in Windows 2012 | Zomro' description: 'In the standard image of the Windows Server 2012 operating system, the default language is English. Although English is a certain standard in IT, but...' image: 'https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231457_1.png' --- ![opened image]() * [Zomro](https://zomro.com/) * [FAQ](https://zomro.com/blog/faq/) * How to change language in Windows 2012 # How to change language in Windows 2012 29-10-2022 In the standard image of the Windows Server 2012 operating system, the default language is English. Although English is a certain standard in IT, it is not always convenient and practical for some users to use an operating system in a foreign language. In this case, Windows Server OS provides the ability to download and install the required language. In this article, we will look at how you can install a different language on your Windows Server 2012 OS. And so, to install another language on our virtual server, right-click on the Start menu and select Control Panel ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 1](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231457_1.png) In the Control Panel window that appears, select Add a language and proceed to the localization settings. ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 2](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231475_2.png) In the window for adding localization, we can observe that English is already installed on this server. To add the language/localization we need, click Add a language. ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 3](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231461_3.png) In the next window, select the localization of our OS we need. ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 4](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231456_5.png) Then we wait for the package installation to finish. ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 5](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231542_51.png) If the locale is successfully installed, we can observe this message. ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 6](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231604_52.png) Now you need to apply the installed language to the entire interface of the operating system. To do this, in the same window, in the language we need, click Options ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 7](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231544_7.png) We find the inscription Make this the primary language and click on it. Then click Save ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 8](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231578_8.png) Now you need to restart or reboot the OS to apply the changes. Click Log off later, we will do this later. ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 9](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231628_9.png) Go to Advanced settings ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 10](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231634_10.png) In Override for Windows display language and Override for default input method, we set the new language we have installed, and save the Save settings. ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 11](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231640_11.png) Now you need to change the regional standards. To do this, go back to the Control Panel. And click on Region ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 12](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231673_12.png) On the Formats tab, set the desired language. ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 13](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231608_13.png) In the Location tab, we also select the country we need. ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 14](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231613_14.png) On the Administrative tab, click Change system locale and select the same localization country from the drop-down menu. ![How to change language in Windows 2012 - 15](https://dx86q6oq7ry0e.cloudfront.net/uploads/media/blog/a48@server-panel.net/2022/10/01/1667231644_15.png) Click Ok, and we can now restart the server to apply the changes. **IMPORTANT!!! If you have important programs running on your server, it is recommended to shut them down.** Also, all these actions can be done through PowerShell. Open a PowerShell console and paste this command: Set-Culture ru-RU; Set-WinSystemLocale -SystemLocale ru-RU; Set-WinUILanguageOverride -Language ru-RU; $list = Get-WinUserLanguageList; $list.Add("ru-RU"); Set-WinUserLanguageList $list -Force; Set-WinHomeLocation -GeoId 203; After restarting the OS, you will be able to enjoy Windows in your native language. 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