1. Introduction
Windows 10 is a widely used operating system that provides users with a variety of features and applications. One of the most important features of Windows 10 is its built-in application store, which allows users to download and install applications for their devices. However, some users may find that the Windows 10 application store is displayed in English instead of their preferred language. In this article, we will explore how to change the language of the Windows 10 application store to English.
2. Accessing Language Settings
The first step in changing the language of the Windows 10 application store is to access the language settings on your device. To do this, follow these steps:
2.1 Go to the Settings app
Click on the Start button and then click on the "Settings" gear icon to open the Settings app.
2.2 Click on "Time & Language"
Within the Settings app, locate and click on the "Time & Language" option.
2.3 Select "Language"
In the Time & Language settings, select the "Language" option from the left-hand menu.
3. Adding English as a Language
Once you have accessed the Language settings, you can add English as a language option. Follow these steps:
3.1 Click on "Add language"
In the Language settings, click on the "Add language" button to add a new language.
3.2 Search for "English"
In the search bar, type "English" and wait for the results to populate.
3.3 Select the desired English language
From the search results, select the English language that you prefer (e.g., English (United States), English (United Kingdom), etc.).
3.4 Click on "Next"
After selecting the desired English language, click on the "Next" button.
4. Changing Windows Display Language
Now that you have added English as a language option, you can change the display language of Windows. Follow these steps:
4.1 Click on "Windows display language"
In the Language settings, click on the "Windows display language" option from the left-hand menu.
4.2 Click on "Options"
Under the Windows display language settings, click on the "Options" button.
4.3 Click on "Download"
Under the Windows display language options, click on the "Download" button to download the English language pack.
4.4 Set English as the display language
Once the English language pack is downloaded, click on the "Set as default" button to set English as the display language for Windows.
5. Restarting the Device
After changing the display language, it is recommended to restart your device for the changes to take effect. To do this, follow these steps:
5.1 Close all open applications
Before restarting, make sure to close all open applications and save any unsaved work.
5.2 Click on the Start button
Click on the Start button and then click on the "Power" button.
5.3 Select "Restart"
In the Power options, select the "Restart" option to restart your device.
6. Checking the Application Store Language
Once your device has restarted, you can check if the language of the Windows 10 application store has changed to English. To do this, follow these steps:
6.1 Click on the Start button
Click on the Start button and then click on the "Store" icon to open the Windows 10 application store.
6.2 Ensure the language is English
In the application store, check the language displayed on the top right corner of the window. It should now be in English.
7. Conclusion
Changing the language of the Windows 10 application store to English can be done by following a few simple steps. By accessing the language settings, adding English as a language, changing the Windows display language, and restarting the device, users can enjoy using the application store in their preferred language. This allows for a more personalized and convenient experience when downloading and installing applications on their Windows 10 devices.
