I am Microsoftie 4 ever (18+ years) working in Windows Services and Content team in the UK, my blog is mainly focused on the Windows family of products and trying to provide help pointers and resources for customers on our products.
From Arabic (العربية) to Ukranian (Українська) you can download Internet Explorer 9 in 35 languages
Download different language versions of Internet Explorer 9
“You can download Internet Explorer 9 in the language that matches your version of Windows or choose the English version, which works with all versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. For additional information, see How do I install or uninstall Internet Explorer 9? If you need help finding out which version of Windows you're running, see Is my PC running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windo
“You can download Internet Explorer 9 in the language that matches your version of Windows or choose the English version, which works with all versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7. For additional information, see How do I install or uninstall Internet Explorer 9?
If you need help finding out which version of Windows you're running, see Is my PC running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windo
There are also 4 additional display languages available (Catalan, Hindi, Indonesian & Vietnamese)
Rob
If you get this error you can try to fix this with 2 different options
Method 1: Restore your computer to an earlier point in time by using System Restore
or
Method 2: Delete the poqexec entry from the SetupExecute value (advanced users only)
Read more about how to do both of these at the official support KB article (975484)
“Your computer may freeze or restart to a black screen that has a "0xc0000034" error message after you install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or a Windows Vista service pack”
“Explore the different options for deploying Windows 7 in a small or midsize organization. This print-ready poster from the Springboard Series for Windows 7 features an overview of each method, details on advantages and limtations, basic requirements, and helpful links to additional tools and guidance. You'll also find a helpful step-by-step overview of the Windows 7 deployment process.”
download Windows 7 deployment options poster
There really are some awesome pictures in the latest Windows 7 surfing themepack
“Surf's up! Catch a wave with this free Windows 7 theme that features the sounds of the seashore. “
Download Windows 7 Surf Theme
Following on from a comment on my recent blog post about the Ireland theme pack I wanted to share with you the details of each picture
Of course if you are in the US you can get all this info by using the Bing Visual Search for official Windows 7 themes
If you have purchased Windows 7 N or Windows 7 KN you won’t have Windows Media Player. So if you want to install it and its related technologies then check out this feature pack download.
Media Feature Pack for Windows 7 N with Service Pack 1 and Windows 7 KN with Service Pack 1 (KB968211)
This feature pack can be applied to computers running either the original release of Windows 7 N and Windows 7 KN, or it can be applied to computers running Windows 7 N Service Pack 1 or Windows 7 KN Service Pack 1.
“After installing Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), you might receive the following error message on a blue screen: "Error C000009A applying update operation {###} of {###} (\Registry...)" To resolve this issue, restore your computer to a point in time before you installed Windows 7 SP1, uninstall any unused language packs, and then reinstall SP1. To restore your computer to a previous point in time, you'll need to use the System Recovery Options menu.”
“After installing Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), you might receive the following error message on a blue screen:
"Error C000009A applying update operation {###} of {###} (\Registry...)"
To resolve this issue, restore your computer to a point in time before you installed Windows 7 SP1, uninstall any unused language packs, and then reinstall SP1. To restore your computer to a previous point in time, you'll need to use the System Recovery Options menu.”
Read more about error C000009A and how to resolve the error
rob
Download Scottish Gaelic CLIP (Microsoft Captions Language Interface Pack )
“The Microsoft Captions Language Interface Pack (CLIP) is a simple language translation solution that uses tooltip captions to display results. Use CLIP as a language aid, to see translations in your own dialect, update results in your own native tongue or maybe use it as a learning tool? CLIP is designed to enable and support indigenous languages and native dialects and is the result of the close collaboration between Microsoft and local communities. Users will be able to download multiple languages, switching target translations quickly and easily. To use, simply move your mouse around the screen and halt briefly over any text you want translated. Users can add their own vernacular translation and colloquialisms or copy & paste the results.”
More CLIP languages are available for download here.
Works for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
ripped from Palle’s post on the Microsoft language Portal Blog
“If you speak any of the 25 languages on the list below, the Windows localization team is looking for your feedback on the terminology used in Windows. To get started, click your language below and sign in with your Windows Live ID: Once you’ve signed in and registered, simply click the Glossary link. You will see the list of English source terms and equivalent translations for your language. You can approve or vote for the specific translations, comment on them or propose new ones via Suggest a Translation or Vote. Arabic Chinese – Simplified Chinese – Traditional Czech Danish Dutch Finnish French German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian (Bokmål) Polish Portuguese (Portugal) Portuguese (Brazil) Russian Serbian (Latin) Spanish Swedish Thai Turkish Ukrainian The forums will remain open for feedback until 28 March. The lists contain a number of selected terms we’ve received mixed feedback on already, but is not exhaustive. If a term is not in the list, you can still provide feedback via the Language Portal feedback page.”
“If you speak any of the 25 languages on the list below, the Windows localization team is looking for your feedback on the terminology used in Windows.
To get started, click your language below and sign in with your Windows Live ID:
Once you’ve signed in and registered, simply click the Glossary link. You will see the list of English source terms and equivalent translations for your language. You can approve or vote for the specific translations, comment on them or propose new ones via Suggest a Translation or Vote.
The forums will remain open for feedback until 28 March.
The lists contain a number of selected terms we’ve received mixed feedback on already, but is not exhaustive. If a term is not in the list, you can still provide feedback via the Language Portal feedback page.”
My sister is a diabetic and when I heard about this free Windows 7 Phone app from a UK Softie (Jag Dua) it really grabbed my attention.
“Sugarwatch provides an easy t use intuitive way to record your blood glucose readings, insulin doses and activities. It provides warning indicators that show when you go beyond your ideal glucose range. Sugarwatch provides graphs that show you glucose trends over multiple days to help you identify changes you can make to your regime along with graphs that show averages and glucose mapped against activities. All the graphs you need to help you self manage your condition”
Jag is very keen to continue development for further releases. Future possibilities include: the app’s integration with Microsoft HealthVault; a companion website that will enable richer statistics; and a built-in service to email information straight to your GP.
The fact that Jag plans to continue its development gives Sugarwatch an advantage over similar apps that are already available but unsupported. Plus of course Sugarwatch is completely free, unlike much of the competition.
The app is out now, so head over to the Marketplace on your phone and search for SugarWatch to give it a try. And when you do, make sure you contact Jag with your feedback! He’s keen to develop the app further and would welcome your ideas.