I've been using laptops pre-loaded with WINDOWS and WORD for many years without any serious problems. Main usage is writing in English 60% and in Chinese characters 40%.  Same pattern of use for Google Search.

 

I splashed out on a new lap-top a few months ago, the plan being that 'er indoors would inherit my old one.  However, the new machine came pre-loaded with WINDOWS 11 HOME (not 10  as I had used previously).  This configuration is incapable of operating in Chinese.  Attempts to load the Chinese fonts simply produce a message 'Simplified Chinese IME dictionaries are not ready yet.  Please check status from language setting'  then Language Setting delivers the death blow:  'Your Windows license only supports one display language'.  

 

It seems that WINDOWS 11 PRO may perform in English and Chinese (though I haven't found any statement from WINDOWS to that effect).

 

So....

Q1: Has anyone here encountered this problem and found a solution?

Q2: Anyone here using WINDOWS 11 PRO for Chinese language work?

Q2: Any recommendations for a lap-top pre-loaded with WINDOWS 11 PRO?  (I've waded through very many sites for new models, but so far all carry only WINDOWS HOME.

 

Any other comments most welcome,

 

TIA. 

 

 

 

I think the problem is not that it's Windows Home, but Windows Home Single Language. But you should still be able to add a Chinese keyboard. You just won't be able to change the Display language, without a bit of jiggery-pokery.

Take a look here for the jiggery-pokery and follow the instructions How To Install Windows 11 Language Pack Manually Offline *.Cab File installation:

https://appsforwin10.com/windows-11-language-pack-download/

 

Otherwise, the worst case scenario involves simply upgrading your current licence to Core Home or Pro for a few baht. No need for a new device.

Just download a copy of Windows 11 Pro and install it.   Licenses on Lazada are dirt cheap.  I'd personally would never use a pre-loaded version of any OS because you honestly have no idea what is running in the background hoovering up your personal information.