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Start screen and modern applications are displayed unexpectedly in German in Windows 8.1

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Symptoms

When you run Windows 8.1, the Start screen and all the modern applications are displayed unexpectedly in the German language.

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Cause

This problem occurs when you select French-Switzerland for the Format/Keyboard during Windows Setup.

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Resolution

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft Support. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, go to the following Microsoft website:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this update in Windows 8.1, you must first have update 2919355 installed.

Restart requirement

You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any previously released hotfix.

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File information
The English (United States) version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

Windows 8.1 file information and notes

Important Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only "Windows 8.1" is listed on the Hotfix Request page. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 8.1" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM,SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table.

    VersionProductMilestoneService branch
    6.3.960 0.17 xxxWindows 8.1RTMGDR
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Input.dll6.3.9600.17789226,81603-Apr-201500:50x86
Sqmapi.dll6.3.9600.17789231,42403-Apr-201501:02x86
Msoobeplugins.dll6.3.9600.17789428,54403-Apr-201500:25x86
Input.dll6.3.9600.17789226,81603-Apr-201500:50x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Input.dll6.3.9600.17789263,68003-Apr-201501:29x64
Sqmapi.dll6.3.9600.17789286,72003-Apr-201501:43x64
Msoobeplugins.dll6.3.9600.17789524,28803-Apr-201500:49x64
Input.dll6.3.9600.17789263,68003-Apr-201501:29x64
Input.dll6.3.9600.17789226,81603-Apr-201500:50x86

Additional file information for Windows 8.1

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1
File namePackage_1_for_kb3054290~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,842
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File namePackage_2_for_kb3054290~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,834
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File namePackage_3_for_kb3054290~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,836
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File namePackage_4_for_kb3054290~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,848
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File namePackage_for_kb3054290_rtm_gm~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size2,233
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File namePackage_for_kb3054290_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size2,116
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File nameX86_16b354e91252e87119b9735870e2fd84_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_8ac758028a72ae99.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size718
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File nameX86_1bb90d6794a7cc3f59d55288ad20f4d9_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_3589c8ca74695192.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size717
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File nameX86_1eacdc1fd2e887c76b5f17baf2ea4e77_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_a3e86be3ba3936d2.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size708
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-i..setup-media-windows_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_53a389a1b1d87154.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,990
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)03:00
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-oobe-machine-plugins_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_63daea0e22c6b8ea.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size37,297
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)03:04
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-t..sframework-inputdll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_f13ba97ce0ea96b0.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,657
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)03:00
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1
File nameAmd64_16b354e91252e87119b9735870e2fd84_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_e6e5f38642d01fcf.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size720
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File nameAmd64_199b9cbc042650b31e8442e6d954ebcb_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_7a30815fb781cdcc.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size721
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File nameAmd64_43e89da3c94003c50832e9e44aefbc51_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_5469cd7650c0d0d8.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size722
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File nameAmd64_441ce78481bb08a1be199a0ace27b252_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_24796e1c7bcfc856.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size712
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-i..setup-media-windows_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_afc225256a35e28a.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,994
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)04:22
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-oobe-machine-plugins_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_bff98591db242a20.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size37,301
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)05:19
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-t..sframework-inputdll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_4d5a4500994807e6.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,661
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)04:22
File namePackage_1_for_kb3054290~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,852
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File namePackage_2_for_kb3054290~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,844
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File namePackage_3_for_kb3054290~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size2,306
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File namePackage_4_for_kb3054290~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size2,501
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File namePackage_5_for_kb3054290~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size2,305
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File namePackage_for_kb3054290_rtm_gm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size2,526
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File namePackage_for_kb3054290_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size3,907
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)14:44
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-t..sframework-inputdll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17789_none_f13ba97ce0ea96b0.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,657
Date (UTC)03-Apr-2015
Time (UTC)03:00

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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References

Learn about the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.

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Keywords: kb, kbautohotfix, kbqfe, kbhotfixserver, kbfix, kbexpertiseinter, kbsurveynew, kbbug

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Article Info
Article ID : 3054290
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 5/12/2015
Exists online : False
Views : 148