PCNTW: How to Set Appropriate System Locale for Applications (166429)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q166429

SUMMARY

To run Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese applications in Pan Chinese Windows NT Workstation 4.0, you need to switch between different locales. Otherwise, the applications will not show the proper text or User Interface on screen.

For BIG5 applications, you must switch system locale to Chinese (Taiwan) locale. For example, Traditional Chinese Office 95 uses the Chinese (Taiwan) locale.

For GB or GBK applications, you must switch system locale to Chinese (PRC) locale. For example, Simplified Chinese Office 95 uses the Chinese (PRC) locale.

Unicode or English applications can run on any Chinese (PRC) or (Taiwan) or (Hong Kong) locale. For example, Notepad in Pan Chinese Windows NT is able to use any of these locales.

MORE INFORMATION

To change system locale:
  1. Log on to an account with administrator privileges.
  2. Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Regional Settings.
  3. Click the Regional Settings tab.
  4. Click either Chinese (PRC) or Chinese (Taiwan) locale.
  5. Click Set As System Default Locale, so that it is selected, and then click OK.
  6. Restart your computer to activate the selected system locale.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/2001
Keywords:kbinterop KB166429
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