Summary

  • Windows 11 24H2 bug causes language mix-ups on PCs when switching system languages.
  • Microsoft has not acknowledged the issue, but a recent optional update might fix it.
  • Expect a permanent fix for the language bug with the upcoming Patch Tuesday update on March 11.

Microsoft has long been committed to transparency regarding bugs in Windows 11, allowing users to stay informed about the latest issues and any temporary workarounds. Typically, the company acknowledges problems following user outcry, but in some instances, fixes are rolled out discreetly, leaving users unaware of the original bug. Such seems to be the case with a recent language-related glitch affecting Windows 11 24H2.

A bug reportedly causes Windows 11 24H2 PCs to display a mix of two languages

This particular bug has been reported by users who experience a perplexing situation when switching system languages. For instance, one user noted on Reddit that upon changing from Portuguese to English, their PC displayed a confusing blend of both languages rather than a complete transition to English. This issue has resonated with many others on the Microsoft Community forums, indicating that it is not an isolated incident.

While Microsoft has yet to comment on the root cause of this problem, some users have claimed to have been affected since October of the previous year. Reports suggest that the language mix-up persists even after users have removed all previously set system languages, including Portuguese.

A fix may be on the way

In a glimmer of hope, the original poster on Reddit mentioned that the language mix-up did not occur after installing the Windows 11 24H2 Cumulative update released on February 25. This leads to speculation that the update, identified as KB5052093, may have addressed the issue. For those unfamiliar, KB5052094 is an optional update that Microsoft issues prior to the official Patch Tuesday update. Although it contains fixes intended for the upcoming release, it is generally considered less stable.

With the next Patch Tuesday update scheduled for March 11, users are optimistic that Microsoft will provide a definitive resolution to this language bug, bringing clarity back to their Windows experience.