For non computer literate like me, once I did the changes and my dates in my spreadsheet became like chinese ... and some programs the menu all became chinese .. then gave up since looks so funny with certain things in chinese
Is it an add on or ??? Or u mean change the entire laptop no chinese ?? I cantdo that, my chinese sux
not to worry the change is not permanent and everything is still in english, you can always reverse the steps to revert to english. i suggest you try bro fanren07's method, if it doesn't work then you can try mine.
For non computer literate like me, once I did the changes and my dates in my spreadsheet became like chinese ... and some programs the menu all became chinese .. then gave up since looks so funny with certain things in chinese
Same here. The last time I installed new media player the whole system gets messed up and I have to spend hours restoring the setting. Since then I try not to install software which I am not too familiar with.
For non computer literate like me, once I did the changes and my dates in my spreadsheet became like chinese ... and some programs the menu all became chinese .. then gave up since looks so funny with certain things in chinese
Base on what you mentioned, you might have change the format to Chinese.
What we actually want to change and configure is the keyboard to input Chinese text. So target only changes to the keyboard and NOT format in the Regional and Language Options.
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Same here. The last time I installed new media player the whole system gets messed up and I have to spend hours restoring the setting. Since then I try not to install software which I am not too familiar with.
Yes, can be frustrating But then again, the rewards are great if you get it right. Somehow messaging in Chinese, be it phone sms or Instant Messaging with China Mei Mei or gf who knows Chinese is different. You get closer and personal. Bros who have done that would know what I mean
Another plus point is that your message is unlikely to be read/translated by a third party. I am sure bros here have been asked before by China or Vietnamese Mei Mei to translate English messages for them.
I bought a laptop with English Vista Home Premium OS for my PRC gf.
But her England is zero, so I need to change the OS platform to Chinese.
Can anyone advise the simplest and cheapest way to convert the OS platform to Chinese ?
Just realize points got deducted. Bro did not leave name but comment that "if you're not sure, stop giving all the wrong instructions".
Only thing I can say to this bro is this, for things that I do not know or not sure I would have told you straight that I do not know or not sure.
Now, not sure what wrong instructions you are referring to that I have given . But the info on the web links on configuring Chinese input is accurate. Those info are not written by me but have been used by countless users without problem, myself inclusive.
If bro still have problem either with configuring Chinese input or Pidgin, contact me and I am more than willingly to help.
Would like to share with bros who uses IM client like MSN, Yahoo, QQ, etc. that there is a multi-protocol IM client call Pidgin that can work with MSN, Yahoo, QQ and more.
You don't need to download and install separate IM clients. Useful for bros who wants to communicate with their mei mei in China as you don't need to download and install QQ IM client.
There is another software similiar to Pidgin call Miranda. Unlike Pidgin, you need a plugin in order to work with QQ. You can download it from Miranda IM - Download. QQ plugin can be downloaded from Addons - Miranda IM. Look for MirandaQQ2 0.2.0.52.
For bros who have difficulty or no time to download, I have a CD (with Pidgin, Open Office, games and other softwares) available. Unlike the free download above, there is a small fee charge for the CD
PM or email me at fanren07@gmail.com. Preference would be email as PM is slow and there is a limit to the number of PMs.
hi bro,
i try plugdin already but still unable to see chinese text..can u advice?
any bro can advice on how to change the platform into chinese so that able to view chinese text for some program.
thanks
I had the same problem as yours then I went to the "Regional and language options" (in control panel), clicked the "Advanced" tab and chosen the "Chinese (PRC)" under "Language for non-Unicode programs". After I have not problem. In fact, I am currently using 2008 version of QQ to chat with my China gal...
any bro can advice on how to change the platform into chinese so that able to view chinese text for some program.
thanks
I used to have the same problem as you then I went to the "Regional Language options" in control panel, clicked the "Advanced" tab and chosen "Chinese(PRC)" under "Language for non-Unicode progams". Then it works for me. Hope it solves your problem too... By the way I am using 2008 version of QQ, I think it's better. Can use webcam, thus can see each other...
24-06-2008, 08:58 AM
But then again, the rewards are great if you get it right. Somehow messaging in Chinese, be it phone sms or Instant Messaging with China Mei Mei or gf who knows Chinese is different. You get closer and personal. Bros who have done that would know what I mean 
. But the info on the web links on configuring Chinese input is accurate. Those info are not written by me but have been used by countless users without problem, myself inclusive.
