Language Requirements and Considerations (Planning Guide)
You can install the English version of Visual Studio on any localized version of a supported operating system. You can install any localized version of Visual Studio on a matching language operating system, or on an English operating system. For example, a Japanese version of Visual Studio can be installed on a Japanese version of Windows XP or an English version of Windows XP, but not on a German version of Windows XP.
For a localized Team Foundation Server installed on an English operating system, you will need a multi-user interface (MUI) pack, or at least an installation of the appropriate fonts for that language.
Visual Studio Team System and Microsoft Office
When using Visual Studio Team System and Microsoft Office together, there are some additional language constraints to consider. The operating system language can be any supported language, and the Visual Studio language can be any supported language, except when Microsoft Office has been installed. If Microsoft Office is installed, then these constraints apply:
| Office Language Version | Visual Studio English | Visual Studio Other |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft Office English |
Supported |
Supported |
Microsoft Office Other |
Supported |
Must be the same language as Visual Studio |
See Also
Concepts
Operating System Requirements (Planning Guide)
Other Resources
Client Requirements for Team Foundation
Server Requirements for Team Foundation