Bug. Windows 11 Language setting not working. Multiple languages are showing instead of just English

Joshua Geller 0 Reputation points
2025-08-28T21:02:50.25+00:00

There is a serious bug in the language setting of Windows 11. Windows was installed in language A, I wanted to change it to English. I installed the English pack and set it as the main language in all the settings possible as explained in the various forums. Yet, the language of Windows is partially English and still part of the original language.

As above, I did all the settings, and uninstalled an reinstalled the English pack. NOTHING is working. Its a bug.

Now, if I reinstall Windows with English only, which will require a reset. I will lose the Office OEM that I paid a lot for. So the MS bug just screwed me out of a lot of money

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language

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  1. Clary-N 19,125 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-08-29T02:34:04.3266667+00:00

    Hi Joshua Geller,

    Thank you for reaching out Microsoft Q&A regarding the Windows 11 language settings issue. I understand how frustrating it can be when the display language does not fully switch to English. This is a known issue in the latest Windows 11 update, and I’d like to share some steps that can help resolve it without requiring a full reinstall.

    Step 1: Turn Off Language Sync

    • Navigate to Settings → Accounts → Windows Backup → Remember my preferences.
    • Disable Language preferences.

    Step 2: Remove the Original Language Completely

    • Go to Settings → Time & Language → Language & Region and remove the previous language.

    If it persists, run this PowerShell command as Administrator: 

    PowerShellGet-WinUserLanguageList 
Set-WinUserLanguageList en-US -Force

    Step 3: Change System Locale

    • Open Control Panel → Region → Administrative → Change system locale.
    • Set it to English (United States or your preferred English variant).

    Step 4: Copy Settings to System Accounts

    • In the same Region window, click Copy settings.
    • Check both Welcome screen and system accounts and New user accounts, then apply and restart.

    If you decide to reinstall Windows, kindly note that our Office OEM license will not be lost as long as it is linked to your Microsoft account or you have the product key. After reinstalling, sign in with the same Microsoft account, and Office will reactivate automatically.

    Please keep me posted on how it goes, and feel free to reach out if you need any further assistance. 

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