Language Pack Downloads
Download and integrate Windows language packs from Features on Demand ISOs.
Language packs enable multilingual Windows installations. This guide covers downloading language pack CAB files and integrating them into images with NTLite.
Obtain Language Packs
Language packs are distributed as CAB files within Features on Demand (FOD) ISOs. A community-maintained list of direct download links for each Windows version is kept on the forum: Language Packs thread.
Other sources:
- Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)
- Visual Studio Subscriptions (formerly MSDN)
- OEM language pack download pages
Version matching: Language packs must match your Windows version and build number. Mismatched versions will fail during integration.
Integrate Language Packs
Once you have the FOD ISO with language packs:
- Load your Windows image in NTLite
- Navigate to the Updates page
- Click Add → File
- Select the appropriate language pack CAB file for your Windows version
- Go to Apply → Process
The language pack will be integrated into the image. Users can switch display language via Windows Settings after installation.
Set Default Language
To set a non-English default language for unattended installation:
- Go to the Unattended page
- Find the Regional Settings section
- Set UI Language to your desired language code
- Optionally configure keyboard layout and locale settings to match
Common Language Codes
Troubleshooting
- If integration fails, verify the version and build match between Windows image and FOD ISO
- FOD ISOs are architecture-specific (x64, x86, ARM64) - use the correct one
- Setup language is automatically included when integrating a language pack