Windows XP SP2 LIP update 20040909.175541

Microsoft released an update for the Windows XP Service Pack 2 that introduces Language Interface Packs (LIPs) for several languages. These packs allow users to change the language of their operating system interface without needing to install a new version of Windows.

The Language Interface Packs include the display language for menus, dialog boxes, wizards, and other items in the Windows interface. Users can switch between languages by using the Regional and Language Options dialog box in Control Panel.

The supported languages for the LIP update include: Arabic, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Serbian Latin, Slovak, Slovenian, Thai and Turkish.

• To use these LIPs, users must have a genuine copy of Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed on their computer.
• The LIP update can be downloaded from the Microsoft Download Center or through Windows Update.
• Once downloaded and installed, users must restart their computer to begin using the new language interface.

To make it easier for users to determine which LIP they need to download and install for their language needs, Microsoft provides detailed instructions on its website. These instructions guide users through the process of determining which language version of Windows they have installed and which corresponding LIP they need for their preferred language.