Re: [tlug] Install Win 7 under VMware

[Thomas Blasejewicz <nyuwa@example.com>]

On 2015/11/18 19:15, Raymond Wan wrote:
> Hi Thomas,
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 18, 2015 at 5:45 PM, Thomas Blasejewicz <nyuwa@example.com> wrote:
> > My version is Windows 7 Professional. That is what the label on teh DVD
> > says.
> > Googling showed, that this version DOES NOT allow the installtion of the
> > Japanese language pack.
> > Only Windows 7 Ultimate or Enterprise can do that.
> > So, I "reinstalled", choosing "Ultimate" as version.
> > Installs just fine. Also allows installation of the Japanese language
> > pack*, an option that was not available with Professional.
> > Apparently, this one DVD contains all "versions".
>
> Sorry, I don't know the answer to your problem...
>
> But about the above, did you purchase Windows 7 or was it an OEM that
> came with the manufacturer?  I purchased a Dell desktop in Japan and
> when I bought it, I was told by the salesperson that the system comes
> with just Japanese Windows (I think it was Vista...it's been a while).
> Anyway, I needed a computer, so I didn't complain.  While looking for
> drivers, I popped the recovery disc in and was surprised to see both
> English and Japanese on the same disc.  So, I promptly took the disc
> and replaced Japanese Windows with English.
Yes, it was an OEM. The disk came with the computer and the 2-3 times I 
used it NEVER showed its English face.