How to Change Your System Region on Windows and macOS

Learn how to easily change your system region on Windows and macOS with our step-by-step guide.

98 views

To change your system region, go to your device's settings. On Windows, click on 'Time & Language' and select 'Region & language.' Then, choose your desired region from the drop-down menu and restart your computer. For macOS, go to 'System Preferences,' click on 'Language & Region,' and set your new region. This adjustment can affect date formats, regional settings, and app availability.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why should I change my system region? Changing your system region can help modify date formats, regional settings, and app availability to suit your location.
  2. Can changing the region affect my installed apps? Yes, changing your system region may affect app availability and some apps may function differently based on regional settings.
  3. Is it safe to change my system region? Yes, changing the system region is safe and can be reverted easily if necessary.
  4. How do I revert my system region to the original setting? Simply follow the same steps to access the region settings and select your original region from the drop-down menu.