>I would imagine the download site is reading your address, and being Swiss
>is giving you a german download
> Look a bit more deeply at the site & see if there is an option to set your
> location
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> "Dan" wrote in message
> news:ek7SVXyyIHA.2184@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> Probably less strange question if detailed out.
>>
>> I want to install software on my system in English. Yet there are drivers
>> and certain software (i.e. latest Google Earth version) that insists to
>> install in German.
>>
>> please help...
>>
>> I tried a lot with User Locale and System locale (I think), but I am not
>> able to control reliably how software is installed.
>>
>> I am running a native US version of Windows XP SP2. However, I do have a
>> Swiss keyboard and I live ins Switzerland.
>> Windows XP language is english. Standards and formats are English (USA)
>> too, but i have customized some formats (date, time, etc). Location is
>> Switzerland. Input languages include English (USA) and German
>> (Switzerland). Default is German (Switzerland)
>>
>> Any suggestion on how I can male ALL software installing in English very
>> much appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Dan
>>

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