If you have installed a Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise in English language, can you later change that language to something else (like German)?
I know about the Windows Server 2008 Language Packs, but am wondering about their effectiveness.
I have installed language packs on Windows 7 in the past, but at certain spots, the original language still shines through (like during boot/shutdown operations). Something like that wouldn't be acceptable.
Optimally, the result would be equal to a system that was installed in the new language.
The reason I'm asking is, I'm installing a system for a German client. But during installation and setup, I'd like to use a system that uses vocabulary that I am familiar with.
Best Answer
According to a blog post by Raymond Chen titled How much gets localized in a localized version of Windows?:
Which leads me to believe that, no, it is not possible to fully change the language of an installation, as the Language Packs only contain a subset of all material that is translated in a "normal", translated version.
Additionally, the Windows Language Interface Pack FAQ mentions: