In the retail market, only the Business and Ultimate versions of Vista allow
you to change the language of your Windows install. So no, you cannot
purchase a computer with Japanese Home Premium on it, then change the
language to English. You would be far better off purchasing a computer with
the language you would prefer than to purchase one with a language you don't
prefer and try to change it later.
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"Landon" <Landon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> Hi I want to buy notebook but I rather confused to decide whether to take
> the
> Vista Home Premium or the Ultimate.
>
> I live in Japan but I only understand a little Japanese so I also want to
> have my Windows in English either.
>
> Is it enough only using Vista Home Premium and install the Windows Vista
> Language Interface Pack (LIP) on it?
>
> Or I have to purchase the Ultimate and install the Windows Vista
> Multilingual User Interface Pack (MUI) on it?
>
> I don't know anything about Vista, so I cannot guess what this feature is
> for. Unlike XP.
>
> So I really need it in both English and Japanese. The Japanese, I need it
> for some parts of my job.
>
> The prices is quite high for the Vista Ultimate so if it is possible, I
> will
> not upgrade to Ultimate.
>
> How is the best solution?
>
> I look forward to hear from you soon..
>
> Thank you very much..