AppLocale
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AppLocale is a tool for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 by Microsoft. It is a launcher application that makes it possible to run non-Unicode (code page-based) applications in a locale of the user's choice. Since changing the locale normally requires a restart of Windows, AppLocale is especially popular with western users of Asian applications. The program installs itself in a subfolder of the Windows directory called "AppPatch", and when launched prompts the user for an executable to run and the desired codepage. It can also create a shortcut to launching itself and the application directly.
AppLocale works with many, but not all non-Unicode applications, and as such is still inferior to really setting the particular locale systemwide. In particular, it requires fonts for the particular locale to be installed on the system it runs on, and Administrator privileges to be installed (though not to be used).
AppLocale is not included in normal retail versions of Windows, but is available for free download from Microsoft's website.
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== Workaround to Install Microsoft AppLocale Utility in Windows Vista ==
- Run an elevated command prompt by right clicking on Command Prompt on Start Menu and then select “Run as Administrator”.
- Click on Continue when User Account Control dialog prompt comes out.
- Change directory to the folder where you put the apploc.msi Windows Installer Package.
- Type apploc.msi to start the setup.
- The AppLocale installation will complete successfully.
