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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

07/12/2007 02:00:32 PM · #1

Is it possible to have two versions of IE7 on the same machine? I'm going to give my laptop to my neighbors while I'm gone (and if they get the hang of it, let 'em keep it) but would like to install IE7 in German if possible.

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

07/12/2007 02:11:29 PM · #2

I doubt it but you should be able to change the local language settings?

On XP you can actually get IE 5.0/5.5 to run seperatly you cant install it you have to copy the folder from a machine with it. But 6 and 7 i have tried and cant figure it out.

You can also give them a German language version of another browser if for some reason you cant set the locla language in IE7.

Message edited by author 2007-07-12 14:12:03.

Louis

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

07/12/2007 02:24:11 PM · #3

Not possible. You aren't installing different versions of the software for such use, but changing language packs in the operating system. I don't know how this works on XP, but in Vista, you install new language packs (e.g., German) from Windows Update, then you can switch between them. The net effect is for all menus and so on in the OS to switch to German.

07/12/2007 02:36:31 PM · #4

Originally posted by Louis:

That sounds like exactly what I need - is to toggle between the languages for the OS and the internet tools. I'll look into this.

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

07/12/2007 02:57:21 PM · #5

Good idea, but I can't quite figure out how to make it work. On the plus side, one of my neighbors can speak and read English fairly well, so maybe she can use it as is.

Louis

Nikon D800

07/12/2007 03:51:33 PM · #6

Here's an article about optimizing your PC for German, including use of the language pack.

pgirish007

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II

07/12/2007 03:57:16 PM · #7

I am assuming that when you would be giving your notebook to the neighbor, you will enable guest login as to protect your data being as an admin and try to mess-around with the system. I know your neighbor wonâ��t do that but to be on the safe side :)

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/12/2007 04:06:36 PM · #8

I'm not sure anyone should aspire to have even a single copy of IE on their computer, but to accomplish what you wish, you should start using Firefox and let your borrower use IE (upgraded to accomodate language needs). Plenty of other browsers available without needing to resort to Microsoft software.

07/12/2007 04:16:36 PM · #9

Louis - the MUI thingie is what I need, I think. I shall see if it's relatively easily do-able. (Tomorrow is laundry, finish packing, and send off the cats day.)

pgirish007 - I don't have any data worth protecting. :-) They can mess around with it all they like. I don't even encrypt my wireless modem. Free data for everybody!!

strangehost - I'm not pro or con as far as who uses what, but for people who've never used a computer much, I figure IE is as good a place to start as any, as there are probably more IE users than anything else, so my neighbors might be able to get more help that way.