How to change the default language in Windows 7?

Is it possible to go from one language (in this case Chinese), then permanently switch to English, without the need to buy Windows Ultimate?

Because I won't use the language again, and I don't need all the functionality beyond that of Windows 7 Basic/Premium, so I was wondering if I can make a permanent change IE upgrade Windows 7 Basic (Chinese) for Windows 7 Home Premium (in English).

eveeveeve wrote:

Is it possible to go from one language (in this case Chinese), then permanently switch to English, without the need to buy Windows Ultimate?

Because I won't use the language again, and I don't need all the functionality beyond that of Windows 7 Basic/Premium, so I was wondering if I can make a permanent change IE upgrade Windows 7 Basic (Chinese) for Windows 7 Home Premium (in English).

Are only two ways change the OS version:

(1) upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate and install from Microsoft Update language packs.

(2) purchase a license for Windows 7 in the desired language, format the hard drive and install.

Bruce Chambers

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