Microsoft-Windows-LanguageFeatures-Basic-zh-cn-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~.cab │ │ │ │ │ ├─ Feature type: "Basic" │ │ │ │ ├─ Language: zh-cn (Simplified Chinese) │ │ │ ├─ Language-specific identifier │ │ │ ├─ Microsoft public key token: 31bf3856ad364e35 │ │ ├─ Architecture: amd64 (64-bit) │ └─ (Optional build number placeholder)
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:"C:\Path\To\Your\microsoft-windows-languagefeatures-basic-zh-cn-package_31bf3856ad364e35_amd64.cab"
This .cab file itself represents one of several "Features on Demand" (FODs) available for a language. For a complete language experience, you may also need the FOD (if your system lacks the correct Chinese typefaces), Handwriting (for pen input), OCR (for recognizing text in images), and the full Language Pack (to change the entire Windows UI to Chinese).
PowerShell offers a more modern command‑line approach: You can toggle between English and Chinese using
You should now see Simplified Chinese added with "Basic typing" successfully installed. You can toggle between English and Chinese using the Windows Key + Spacebar . Other Related Packages
Let’s parse the naming convention (which follows a standard Windows Update package naming schema):
After the DISM command completes successfully: If you are creating a Windows installation USB
The complete guide below explains exactly what this package is, why you might need it, and provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to install it offline. Understanding the Package: What is it?
If you are creating a Windows installation USB or ISO:
Even with a manual installation, you might encounter issues. why you might need it
: Deploying language packs across enterprise networks without internet access.
: You will be unable to use the native Microsoft Pinyin or Wubi input systems effectively.
This code means the target path provided to the DISM tool is incorrect, or the .cab file itself is corrupted.
The standard method for manual installation uses the tool:
