The software giant has built a new preferences section in Control Panel called — you guessed it — Languages that will be the “one-stop” place to find, set and download all the supported languages in Windows 8. The goal and the benefit is that Windows 8 users with the need to install additional languages will not have to jump around websites, Microsoft Download Center or Windows Update in order to get a language pack.
Another benefit for users is that the language on the PC will no longer need to be considered when it comes the time to choose a model to buy. Also users will be able to switch between languages back and forth in their accounts or create a new account with a different language.
Microsoft will support an additional 14 new display languages in Windows 8, bringing a total of 109 display languages, including a new English version for the United Kingdom. The company is adding 13 other countries, including Punjabi (Pakistan), Sindhi (Pakistan), Central Kurdish (Iraq), Uyghur (People’s Republic of China), Belarusian (Belarus), Kinyarwanda (Rwanda), Tigrinya (Ethiopia), Tajik (Tajikistan), Wolof (Senegal), K’iche’ (Guatemala), Scottish Gaelic (United Kingdom), Cherokee (United States), Valencian (Spain). This is a new move from Microsoft is to target new emerging PC growth in different parts of the world, and providing native language version of Windows for over 4.5 billion people is one way to stimulate sales. Source Building Windows 8 blog All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
