Changing Windows XP language

[Joe]

Hi,

I bought a new laptop with already installed Microsoft XP
in Swedish. Is it possible to change it to English
without having to buy a new licence? Is there any
Microsoft product that can do the conversion?

Thanks,

Joe

[Rob Schneider]

Joe wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I bought a new laptop with already installed Microsoft XP
> in Swedish. Is it possible to change it to English
> without having to buy a new licence? Is there any
> Microsoft product that can do the conversion?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe

My understanding is that you need to buy the English version. Suggest
you contact Microsoft directly and see if this would be an "upgrade".

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

You cannot upgrade or convert from one language version of the OS
to another, so you'll have to purchase and use the full version of
English WinXP to perform a clean installation.

Cannot Upgrade or Install a Different Language Version of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282089


Bruce Chambers

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"Joe" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
>
> I bought a new laptop with already installed Microsoft XP
> in Swedish. Is it possible to change it to English
> without having to buy a new licence? Is there any
> Microsoft product that can do the conversion?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Joe