how to get to administrative language settings

Question

I have a trouble using non-english programs, and found it can solved only by changing administrative language settings. However, I cannot go there?

How can I access administrative language settings?

Answer 1

Hi SK,

Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A Forum. I understand you’re having trouble accessing the administrative language settings in Windows 11 to run non‑English programs correctly.

Please make sure you already tried the Q&A Assist steps. In addition, to better narrow this down, could you clarify the following:

1, Which Windows 11 edition are you using (Home, Pro, or another edition)?

2, What exactly happens when you try to open the Administrative tab (for example, is it missing, greyed out, or does nothing open)?

In the meantime, you can try these steps:

1, Make sure the required language pack is fully installed

• Open Settings
• Go to Time & Language
• Select Language & region
• Under Windows display language, confirm the language is installed and shows Language pack installed

2, Change the system locale option once the Administrative tab is available

• In the Administrative tab, select Change system locale
• Choose the language required for non‑Unicode programs
• Restart the PC when prompted

3, Disable the UTF‑8 beta option if enabled

• In the same Administrative tab, check whether Beta: Use Unicode UTF‑8 for worldwide language support is enabled
• If enabled, uncheck it, apply the change, and restart

4, Confirm you are signed in with an account that has administrator rights

• Open Settings
• Go to Accounts
• Select Your info and verify the account shows Administrator

5, Run Windows Update to ensure language components are up to date

• Open Settings
• Go to Windows Update
• Install any pending updates and restart

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Answer 2

Hi, Here are two options:

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.

Go to Time & Language.

Select Language & region.

Scroll down and click Administrative language settings (under Related settings).

Alternative (direct command):

• Press Win + R
• Type:
• intl.cpl
• Go to the Administrative tab.

I hope this information helps. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Otherwise, please take a moment to rate the answer. Wishing you good luck!

Answer 3

To access the administrative language settings in Windows, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel. You can do this by searching for "Control Panel" in the Start menu.
2. Click on Clock and Region.
3. Select Region.
4. In the Region dialog, go to the Administrative tab.
5. Here, you can change the system locale and other administrative language settings that affect non-Unicode programs.

Make sure to restart your computer after making changes for them to take effect.