Change Time & Date Language Preference on Windows 10 (2023 Updated)

Change Time & Date Language Preference on Windows 10 (2023 Updated)

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Here’s how you can change Time & Date Language preference on Windows 10 manually.

i. Here are the steps on how to change the Time & Date Language Preference on Windows:

1. Open the Settings app. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. Click on Time & Language.
3. Under the /”Language/” section, click on /”Administrative/”.
4. Under the /”Language for non-Unicode programs/” section, click on /”Change system locale/”.
5. In the /”Language for non-Unicode programs/” dialog box, select the language that you want to use and click on /”OK/”.
6. Click on /”Apply/” and then click on /”OK/” again.

Your Time & Date Language Preference should now be changed.

Here are some additional tips:

* If you are not sure which language to select, you can leave the default language selected.
* You can also change the Time & Date Language Preference from the Control Panel. To do this, open the Control Panel and click on /”Region and Language/”. Then, click on the /”Administrative/” tab and follow the steps above.
* If you are having trouble changing the Time & Date Language Preference, you can contact Microsoft support for help.

ii. There are a few things you can do if your Time & Date Language Preference is not changing on Windows.

1. **Restart your computer.** This may fix the problem if it is caused by a temporary glitch.
2. **Check your internet connection.** You will need an internet connection to change your Time & Date Language Preference.
3. **Make sure you are logged in as an administrator.** You need to be logged in as an administrator to change your Time & Date Language Preference.
4. **Try changing your Time & Date Language Preference from the Control Panel.** To do this, open the Control Panel and click on /”Region and Language/”. Then, click on the /”Administrative/” tab and follow the steps above.
5. **Run the Windows Update troubleshooter.** This can fix problems with Windows Update that may be preventing you from changing your Time & Date Language Preference.
6. **Reset your Windows 10 installation.** This will reset your Windows 10 installation to its original state, which may fix the problem.

If you have tried all of the above and you are still having trouble changing your Time & Date Language Preference, you can contact Microsoft support for help.

iii. Please note that There are a few tools that can prevent Time & Date Language Preference from changing on Windows.

* **Antivirus software.** Some antivirus software can interfere with the Windows Time service, which is responsible for setting the time and date on your computer. If you are having trouble changing your Time & Date Language Preference, try disabling your antivirus software and see if that fixes the problem.
* **Time sync tools.** Some time sync tools can also interfere with the Windows Time service. If you are using a time sync tool, try uninstalling it and see if that fixes the problem.
* **Corrupt system files.** Corrupt system files can also prevent you from changing your Time & Date Language Preference. If you suspect that you have corrupt system files, you can use the System File Checker tool to scan and repair them.
* **Hardware problems.** In rare cases, hardware problems can also prevent you from changing your Time & Date Language Preference. If you have tried all of the above and you are still having trouble, you may need to contact a technician to diagnose and fix the problem.

iv. There are both pros and cons to changing the Time & Date Language Preference on Windows.

**Pros:**
* You can use the language that you are most comfortable with.
* You can see the time and date in the language that you prefer.
* You can use programs and websites that are in the language that you prefer.

**Cons:**
* Some programs and websites may not work correctly if they are not designed for the language that you have selected.
* You may have to change the language back if you need to use a program or website that is not designed for the language that you have selected.
* Changing the language can be a time-consuming process.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to change the Time & Date Language Preference on Windows is up to you. If you think that the pros outweigh the cons, then you should go ahead and change it. If you are not sure, then you can always leave it as is.

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