Download and Install Windows Vista MUI (language) packs for all versions of Windows Vista
I’ve received quite a few requests from some unfortunate users that are stuck with a certain language version of Windows Vista because they bought their computer from a different country, or simply are not English-native and have a very difficult time using the computer. Well, I’ve finally found a solution for you guys!
MUI (Multilingual User Interface) is the name of the technology Microsoft uses to change the interface language of Windows Visat. If you’ve been wanting to change your Windows Vista into a different language, you need to install an “MUI Pack.”
If you have Windows Vista Ultimate, an MUI Pack can easily be downloaded from Windows Update and then installed immediately. If you don’t… then you need to
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1) Make sure you have SP1 installed:
Click here to read on how to check if you already have it installed
If you don’t have it installed then,
Click here to read about how to install it
2) Download an MUI Pack:
Click here to visit the site with all the MUI packs.
Make sure you download the correct language packs. There are specific language packs for those who have SP1, and for those who don’t.
3) Create a System Restore Point
Please refer to this post for info on how to work with System Restore points.
4) Download the Windows Vista MUI User Interface Hacker v3
Click here to Download the Software
So that’s what the program looks like. You should use Method 1 to install your language pack. The Wizard is very straight-forward, but should you run into any problems, just click on Help at the top, and it will walk you through the entire process.
Please only use this workaround if you are stuck with a version of Windows that you do not understand. If you need to switch display language MUIs for any other purposes, it is recommended that you purchase a copy of Windows Vista Ultimate =)
Still need help? Check out our new forums where you can get an even faster and better response!
November 25th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Worked like a charm… Thanks.
November 27th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
I have problem to install the MUI pack:”the max number of language has reached”. Helps needed, thanks!
December 2nd, 2008 at 6:12 pm
i the an error, y already did everything but when the installation begun, it’s say “can’t not install pack”, i did everything as the video shows but i got this error, could you help me?
December 13th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Hi,
I just went through these steps and got to the point of downloading the MUI Hacker tool. Before executing it I ran a virus scan and my AVG found two threats, bot the Autoit.EPM worms. I double checked to make sure and it is definitely in there. Not sure if this was intended or not, but its not cool either way.
December 17th, 2008 at 12:08 am
There is a Virus (worm) on it…not nice…
Use Vistalizator
December 18th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
this is scam. do not run it. i downloaded the file from the same rapidshare link and mcafee detected trojan generic.dx during setup.
December 20th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Chris, AVG has a lot of false alarms. This worked fine for me. Thanks!
January 8th, 2009 at 8:20 am
hello
January 18th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
hi
February 2nd, 2009 at 6:07 pm
AVG picked up a worm and I could not run the program. Are you trying to scam us
February 3rd, 2009 at 4:34 am
haj
February 6th, 2009 at 5:02 am
its not true i follow the video and its fail this is not nice
February 9th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
thanx
February 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
WISH I KNEW YOU EARLIER. I HAD TO RETURN VISTA HOME PREMIUM TO COMPUTER DEALER AND SPENT $ 500 MORE FOR DIFFERENT MODEL PLUS UPGRADE TO VISTA ULTIMATE TO GET MUI PACK I WAS SO USED TO AND FREE ON XP AND WIN 2000. LETS TELL THE WORLD ABOUT YOUR METHOD.
February 24th, 2009 at 10:29 am
hi,
i tried running the above steps for simplified chinese for home premium but after the program showed that i have successfully installed the language, i was still unable to change the language at the control panel after a reboot. could i have missed any steps?
thanks in advance.
jade
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April 2nd, 2009 at 9:13 am
I have problem to install the MUI pack:”the max number of language has reached”. Helps needed, thanks!
April 7th, 2009 at 11:22 am
i had done all above steps but my lang is the same what can i do
April 15th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Not that I’m totally impressed, but this is more than I expected for when I found a link on SU telling that the info is awesome. Thanks.
May 27th, 2009 at 12:46 am
Win32 Trojan starter present. Not a good start. It then told me I was using Windows XP, not Vista SP1 then refused to load the language file. I think this is just a piece of malware engineered to install the trojan for nefarious purposes. Try it at your own risk!
May 27th, 2009 at 12:52 am
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May 28th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
its not true i follow the video and its fail this is not nice
May 29th, 2009 at 10:10 am
Wow! what an idea ! What a concept ! Beautiful .. Amazing ?
May 30th, 2009 at 1:21 am
Please, can you tell me few more things about this topic. I really like your blog… Thank you.