I need help - My computer does not read Cyrillic

Hi,

My computer does not read Cyrillic. I added the Cyrillic font from Region and Language and I can write in Cyrillic but the computer can't read the language ,it shows me this: , èçîòçàä.

I know that I don't need to install a Cyrillic package on the computer because Windows 7 already has it. I just need to know how to add it.

I would appreciate it if someone can help me.

Thank you.

In Internet Explorer:

1. Go to View > Encoding > select Cyrillic Windows (or KOI-8)
2. Also, go to Tools > Internet options > General tab > Languages > add Russian to the list

Thank you for your reply but the problem is not in the internet explorer, it is in the computer. I have no problem reading Cyrillic in the internet, I have problem with programs on the computer and I know that somehow I can add Cyrillic but I am not sure how.

Windows XP
From the Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) double click on the 'Regional and Language Options' icon, then 'Languages', then 'Details' within 'Text Services and Input Languages', then 'Add' within 'Installed Services', and then click on 'Russian'.

Windows Vista / Windows 7
From the Control Panel (Start -> Control Panel) double click on the 'Regional and Language Options' icon, then 'Keyboards and Languages', then 'Change Keyboard' , then 'Add' within 'Installed Services' under 'Text Services and Input Languages', and then click on 'Russian'.

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Sorce

I already added the Russian from Regional and Language Options and now I can write in russian but my dictionary does not translate words in russian.

GamePlanner said:

Windows XP
From the Control Panel (Start -> Settings -> Control Panel) double click on the 'Regional and Language Options' icon, then 'Languages', then 'Details' within 'Text Services and Input Languages', then 'Add' within 'Installed Services', and then click on 'Russian'.

Windows Vista / Windows 7
From the Control Panel (Start -> Control Panel) double click on the 'Regional and Language Options' icon, then 'Keyboards and Languages', then 'Change Keyboard' , then 'Add' within 'Installed Services' under 'Text Services and Input Languages', and then click on 'Russian'.

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Sorce

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I already added the Russian from Regional and Language Options and now I can write in russian but my dictionary does not translate words in russian.

Another problem that I have besides the dictionary is also the subtitles. They are not working as well. Please help.

I'm confused as to what you want your computer to do. It sounds like you want to type in Cyrillic and have it appear in some other language??

If you're speaking of movie Subtitles, those are embedded in the video and can't be changed.

Britton30 said:

I'm confused as to what you want your computer to do. It sounds like you want to type in Cyrillic and have it appear in some other language??

If you're speaking of movie Subtitles, those are embedded in the video and can't be changed.

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Sorry, I will try to explain myself better this time.

I added the Cyrillic from the language and region and I can type in Cyrillic now but the windows its self doesn't read the Cyrillic. For example my dictionary doesn't read it. The subtitles for the movies are weird symbols as well (and I know it is not from the video or the player)
Long time ago someone fixed it for me, they added the Russian from C:/Windows....(or maybe not exactly the windows folder but I remember it was in C I don't remember where exactly.
I just have problems with programs that I install on the computer and have Cyrillic. I hope you understand what I mean.

Ok, I think. Go ahead and instal Cyrillic language pack if you haven't tried that.
And as this was suggested as well http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...puter-does-not-read-cyrillic.html#post1707715

Your system specs show only that you have a Windows 7 x64, not mentioning which edition. If you have Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise edition, you can download and install a language pack of your chosen language (for instance Russian).

Language pack allows you to set a master language, which is used on Welcome, login and logoff screens, as well as in new user accounts. You can also set each user account to use a different language, as this login screen of one of my computers shows:



On this PC I have user accounts in Finnish, Swedish, English and German. All accounts completely translated to respective languages.

Language packs are not available for Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium and Proffesional editions. Installing a language pack on these editions can cause your Windows to lose it's genuine, licensed status as told here.

To install language packs: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/87313-display-language-packs-install-uninstall.html
To change display language using a language pack: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/87317-display-language-change.html

Kari

Britton30 said:

Ok, I think. Go ahead and instal Cyrillic language pack if you haven't tried that.
And as this was suggested as well http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...puter-does-not-read-cyrillic.html#post1707715

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But I know that windows 7 has it and that's why I don't need to install a Cyrillic pack. Do you have any idea how to add it from windows?

Change the system locale

The system locale determines the default character set (letters, symbols, and numbers) and font that you use to enter information and that are used to display information in programs that do not use Unicode. This allows non-Unicode programs to run on your computer using the specified language. You might need to change the default system locale when you install additional display languages on your computer. Selecting a different language for the system locale does not affect the language in menus and dialog boxes for Windows or other programs that do use Unicode.

1.Open Regional and Language Options by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Clock, Language, and Region, and then clicking Regional and Language Options.

2.Click the Administrative tab, and then, under Language for non-Unicode programs (System Locale), click Change system locale. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

3.Select the language, and then click OK.

To restart your computer, click Restart now.

I have just the same problem. I can type cyrillic in "word" and "internet explorer". but there are two russian dictionaries which my windows can't run very well. "Multitran", which it's icons are unreadable, and "dictum" which the results are shown like this: ???????

Hi, I was facing the same problem. I solved it this way:
Go to Control Panel (Start -> Control Panel) double click on the 'Regional and Language Options' icon, then select 'Administrative', then click on 'Change system locale' from 'Language from non-Unicode programs', select 'Russian (Russia)', it will ask you for a restart, click yes and BAM! You can read subtitles in russian. Cheers