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Choosing the English-Europe language option in Windows 11 prevents the installation of certain software and affects the functionality of spell checkers.

TechnologySoftware DevelopmentUser ExperienceOct 8, 2026score 1.222 posts · 8 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses how choosing the English-Europe language option in Windows 11 prevents certain software from being installed, affecting spell checkers and software availability. This highlights concerns about Microsoft's design choices and their impact on users.

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Choosing the English-Europe language option in Windows 11 prevents the installation of certain software and affects the functionality of spell checkers.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: Windows 11Sub-entity: Language settingsImpact: negativeDate: Oct 8, 2026Target: Microsoft's design choices in Windows 11

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So if an American installs Win11 but chooses English-Europe, rather than English-US, most of the shitware doesn't get installed. The more you know (don't use Win11 if you can help it 😆 I tested this in VirtualBox) #enshittification
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So if an American installs Win11 but chooses English-Europe, rather than English-US, most of the shitware doesn't get installed. Another effect is the spell checkers in office then do not look for simplified English. Was one called Pidgin English but is now standard for usa.
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