Chinese characters on the first screen after switch on

Anonymous
2024-01-09T12:53:49+00:00

The screen before I put my PIN in (I don't know if that is the lock screen or called something else) has suddenly started to use Chinese traditional language. I have checked and updated the region in control panel and copied the settings to lock screen and even ticked the new use box, as suggested by other solutions. I've rebooted several times but it still comes back as Chinese. When I click on the area that (I assume is saying) I want more information on the screen, it opens up MSN page with Chinese stories and information. How do I change the settings to show English text again?

Why has this happened? I have not changed any settings in my system prior to now.

I also can't get a screenshot because as soon as I touch a key the PIN request screen comes up replacing the screen with the Chinese characters in it.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Input and language

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-02-01T17:26:11+00:00

    Having the same issue, seeing chinese characters on the lockscreen

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-02-01T17:50:52+00:00

    Same problem here. Even if I choose not to see the picture anymore - whitin a day or two it is a new picture with Chinese text. OMG I hate this - looks like you have been hacked. Microsoft fix this issue asap! :-(

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-01T18:17:01+00:00

    Appreciate your expertise.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-02-01T20:17:00+00:00

    Isn't it about time Microsoft came up with a fix for this? It's been a month since this issue appeared!

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-02-02T04:18:23+00:00

    Same issue here. I live in Norway, but my Windows is set to English.

    I noticed it after a Windows update, not sure if that's the issue though.

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