Cannot download language pack on Windows 10

I just bought a new Deeq A3 laptop with Windows 10 installed. The original language is English but I need to change it in Italian. The problem I have is that when I go to Language Options, under Windows display language, it says «Connect to the Internet to check for language packs» but the laptop is already connected to a stable WiFi connection and I verified it opening a browser and downloading random files. What should I do to solve this problem?

The issue you are experiencing may have been caused by broken components of Windows Update.

To help resolve your concern, kindly delete all the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder in File Explorer. The SoftwareDistribution folder is used to temporarily store files which are required to install Windows Update. To do this, refer to the steps below:

1. Open the File Explorer.
2. Expand This PC.
3. Select Local Disk (C:).
4. Choose Windows folder.
5. Select SoftwareDistribution. Select all the content under Software Distribution folder, and then select Delete.

Once you’re done with removing all the contents of the SoftwareDistribution folder, you may then run the Windows Update troubleshooter by clicking this link.

If the issue persists, you can perform a clean boot. A clean boot will help eliminates software conflicts that occur when you install a program, update, or when you run a program in Windows 10. For instructions, you may refer to this link.

Note: After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section «How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot» in the provided link to return your computer to normal startup mode.

Should you need further assistance, feel free to get back to us.

SOLVED: Language Pack Doesn’t Work in Windows 10

How can I fix Windows 10 language pack issues?

1. Run SFC
2. Delete temporary Internet files
3. Install a fresh copy of Windows 10, 8.1
4. Run DISM
5. Update your OS

Are you having trouble downloading and installing Windows 8 or Windows 10 language packs? In this case, check out the tutorial below to learn how you can easily fix your Windows 10 language pack if it doesn’t work. All this will only take 5 minutes of your time.

When Windows 8 or Windows 10 users try to download a new Language pack for a specific language, the download progress bar basically freezes and gives you an error message. This issue is not very common but it prevents you from installing the language you wish on to your operating system.

How to fix language pack install stuck in Windows 10

1. Run SFC

1. Move the mouse over to the upper right side of the screen.
2. Left click on the “Search” feature.
3. Write in the search box the following “Command Prompt”.
4. After the search is finished right click on the “Command Prompt” icon and select the “Run as administrator” feature.
5. Left click or tap on “Yes” if you get a window from user account controls.
6. Write in the “Command Prompt” window the following line: “sfc /scannow” but without the quotes.
7. Press the “Enter” button on the keyboard.
8. Let the scan complete.
9. Reboot your Windows 8 or Windows 10 device.
10. Try and see if you can download and install your language pack now.

• RELATED: You can soon download language packs for Windows via Microsoft Store

2. Delete temporary Internet files

1. Press and hold the button “Windows” and the button “C”.
2. After the Charms bar has opened up, you need to left click or tap on the “Search” feature.
3. You will get to an “Apps” window.
4. Left click or tap on the “Control Panel” icon.
5. In the “Control Panel” window, left click on “Internet Options”.
6. Left click or tap on the “General” tab you have in the upper side of the “Internet Options” window.
7. Left click or tap on the “Delete” button you have there.
8. Now in the new window that shows, you will need to check the box next to: “Temporary Internet files and website files” and “Cookies and website data”.
9. Left click or tap on the “Delete” button in the lower side if the window.
10. Reboot the Windows 8, Windows 10 device.
11. Try and see if your Language Pack will work after the restart of the operating system.

• RELATED: How to delete temporary files using Disk Cleanup on Windows 10, 8, 7

3. Install a fresh copy of Windows 10, 8.1

Now, this is a more extreme method, but if you did not solve your Language pack issue by following the options above, then if you want a specific language pack installed, I suggest you do it with a fresh copy of Windows 8 or Windows 10.

This means that you should reinstall your Windows operating system once more on your system and install the language pack of your choosing afterwards.

For more information on how to install a fresh copy of Windows 10, you can check out these guides:

Note: If the Language pack download or installation is interrupted for any kind of reason, it will not work a second time. So, be very careful after your reinstall your operating system so that you’re download or install process won’t close accidentally.

4. Run DISM

If you don’t want to use complex solutions such as solution number 3, you can try to run DISM. Launch Command Prompt (Admin), type the following commands and hit Enter after each one:

• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
• Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Restart your computer and check if the issue persists.

5. Update your OS

Some users confirmed that installing the latest Windows 10 version on their computers helped them fix this problem — at least partially. So, if you haven’t checked for updates in quite a while, go to Settings > Update & Security and hit the Check for updates button.

For any other questions or thoughts on this subject, you can use the comments section below and we will offer your further support on this issue.

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Problems in installing a language pack in Windows 10

In my PC with Windows 10 (build 10525) I added the Italian language in the language section of settings but I still see in the Windows display language the «A language pack isn’t available«.

I tried also to download from MSDN the Language Packs and in the it-it folder od the iso there is a lp.cab file but when I try to install it with RUN -> lpksetup (following the instructions from http://www.commentary.com/usman/windows-8-language-packs-installation.htm) it says: «The language cannot be installed on this computer«:

It is stange because in an other computer (a Surface 3 pro one) that had an Italian WIndows 8.1, I succeded to update to Windows 10 and I installed also the English language pack that is seen as available in the language option page . (now there is the link to possibly Disinstall that Language pack I installed)

We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

I understand that you would like to download the Italian language pack in Windows 10.

Note : It is not recommended to install the language packs from the third party websites, as it may not be compatible/damaged/corrupted. The link which you have provided will support the Windows 8 language packs. The language packs downloaded from the website you have suggested on the post will not support to install on Windows 10.

Follow the below steps to install the Italian language pack.

Step 1:

Press Windows + I keys on the keyboard to open Settings menu.

Click on Time and language in settings window.

Click on Region and language from left navigation pane.

Click on Add a language (+ symbol)

Select Italian language pack.

Now, click on Italian language pack and click on Set a default button under the Region and language from left navigation pane.

Step 2:

Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard, select Control panel.

Type Language in the search bar located at the top right corner of Control panel and click on language.

Click on the Italian language pack on the Language window.

Click on Download and install language pack button under Italian language pack.

Enter the administrator password if prompted.

Click on Save button.

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Can not install or remove language pack in windows 10

I accidentally set Japanese as my default language, and then I can not replace it in any other language.

I also tried to install another language pack but nothing happens.

I even downloaded a language pack on microsoft store but the list is still unchanged.

Now my computer is mixed by English and Japanese. I have tried several ways but nothing works. This issue appears after I upgrade windows.

Some ways I tried:

> Change language hex code in Registry Editor

> Uninstall language pack by running Lpksetup /u command on cmd.

They didn’t work at all.

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You should do following —

Right click on Windows Start > Windows Powershell (Admin)
Copy and paste below and Enter in Powershell
Set-WinUserLanguageList en-US

This will make other languages disappear. (In case, you want to add again or other languages, you can add again from language settings)

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When I first installed W10 Ent I had the problem that it defaulted to English US for the Display langauge, which sucks and also prevents Cortana from working.

Eventually I fixed it — but that was a while ago and I didn’t take notes.

An update last week has knocked out my proper English Display language and reverted me to the the useless US one.

All the other settings are correct, so please don’t put me through that pain, even if the script say so. Just assume that I have done all the region settings, languages etc. correctly, it’ll save a lot of time. Language Advanced has Use Language List for both display and input.

The machine has received the Anniversary update, is managed via Intune, has a fully up to date Update status.

In Control Panel — Language English UK is the top of the list (followed by US, which I will delete once this is solved). In Options for that I see

If I try to manually install a language pack (see http://www.kapilarya.com/cannot-install-language-packs-in-windows-10-error-0x800f0908) I get «The language cannot be installed on this machine»

Any new suggestions on how to proceed, or how to access MS support to gain an effrective resolution anyone? Thanks in anticipation!