How do i change my Windows XP language from German to English?

I received a second hand laptop from a German friend. The words are all in German gibberish. How do i change the language from German to English? Do i need to install an English version of Windows XP?How do i change my Windows XP language from German to English?
down the bottom of the start bas, next to the clock, there should be a little button with 'ger' or 'deu' written on it. click it and select 'english'



if the button isnt there, then it has a german version of windows on it. you will have to reinstall an english version :-(



you might ber able to download a patch to change it to english from the microsoft website, but im not sure.



go to www.microsoft.com to find outHow do i change my Windows XP language from German to English?
installing an english version is more likely the choice.



but you can check it first if the english language is also installed by looking in the control panel, regional settings, then language.



if english is amongst the list, try clicking it and re-start your computer. if the language changed, then you don't have to install the english version of windows.



if not, then the first option will be your last resort.
Start %26gt; Control Panel %26gt; Regional and Language Options %26gt;



( the second Tab is ) Language %26gt; Details



Good Luck, hope that does it
format the older german version and install an English version of Windows XP