I want to change language of VS installer. How can I do it?

Question

Hello Guys,

I'm using Visual Studio 2019 Prof. edition.
Recently, I changed display language of VS from Korean to English but something didn't changed.

As you can see in the picture above, Menu was changed. but when I checked update, language of installer remains unchanged.
If there's anyone knows how to fix it, Please let me know how to do it.

cheers,

seihyung

Answer 1

Hi,

The way is:

1. in tyle here to search type cmd and press "Enter"
2. change directory by typing chdir C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio\Installer and press "Enter" if the installer is here
3. type vs_installer.exe --locale en-US and type "Enter"

You can create also a batch

Best regards

Answer 2

Hi seihyung,

Based on my testing, I can reproduce this issue. I have sent a feedback to production group.
You could comment and follow the issue under the following link: https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/content/problem/1201967/how-to-change-the-language-of-visual-studio-instal.html

Thank you for helping us build a better Visual Studio!

Sincerely,
Anna

Answer 3

@André Toth , Thanks for the hint!
For me, the VS installer accepted "en-US" only after starting VS once with the English UI, i.e. simply setting English as the UI language and closing the VS window was not enough.
Then, however, the installer's UI was permanently set to English, so starting it via the start menu also results in the English UI now.

Answer 4

Update 2024:

Follow the steps from André opening the vs_installer (you don't necessarily need the commands)

Click "Modify"

Click "Language packs" and select your language => "install while donwloading..."

Launch Visual Studio and navigate to:

"Tools" => "Options..."

"Environment" => "International Settings" => Select your added Language: