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VMware | 1023887
Windows 7 installs in a foreign language in Fusion and Workstation
Last update date:
3/23/2024
Affected products:
Fusion
Workstation
Affected releases:
10.x5.x3.x7.x11.x9.x8.x4.x6.x
Fixed releases:
No fixed releases provided.
Description:
Symptoms
Windows 7 installs in a foreign language The Mac system has menus in English (or another language), but the Windows 7 virtual machine is created in Turkish (or another language different from the Mac) The Windows or Linux host is installed in one language, but the Windows 7 virtual machine is created in a different language
Cause
This issue can occur if you select Easy Install when creating the virtual machine when using a Windows 7 OEM install DVD that came with your PC.Note: OEM discs are not supported as valid install media for virtual machines. They are created to be installed on the hardware they came with. For more information, see Support for OEM Windows installations (1012881).
Resolution
To resolve this issue, do not use Easy Install when installing Windows. During the install process for Fusion, deselect Use Easy Install. When you do not use Easy Install, the Windows installer prompts you for the license key, language preferences, user names, and passwords. For Workstation, you must create a custom virtual machine. See the information below for details. This issue can also be resolved by creating a custom virtual machine. For more information, see: Fusion: Creating a custom virtual machine in Fusion (1013810) Workstation: Select I will install the operating system later when on the Guest Operating System Installation screen. For more information, see Creating a custom virtual machine in Workstation (2031999)
Related Information
Support for OEM Windows installationsCreating a custom virtual machine in WorkstationWindows 7 安装在 Fusion 和 Workstation 的不同语言环境中Windows 7 が外国語で Fusion と Workstation にインストールされるInstalações do Windows 7 em um idioma estrangeiro no Fusion e no Workstation
