Microsoft AppLocale – Download
AppLocale is a Microsoft utility designed to run non-Unicode (legacy) applications without changing your entire system language settings. If you’ve ever opened a Japanese, Chinese, or Korean program and saw garbled text instead of readable characters, AppLocale is your solution. With one setup, it automatically emulates the correct locale environment, making foreign-language software display and run correctly.
AppLocal helps you run your favorite non-English apps and games the right way. Skip the hassle of system-wide locale switches, just download and go!
Key Features of AppLocale
Seamless Language Compatibility
AppLocale was specifically built to solve code page mismatches on Windows. Instead of manually switching your system locale and restarting your computer, AppLocale runs programs in a simulated environment. This allows applications developed for Asian, Cyrillic, or other non-Latin languages to display characters accurately and function as intended.
Lightweight and Easy to Use
There’s no complicated setup. Just install AppLocale, choose the program you want to run, and select the desired language. It takes only seconds to launch foreign-language software with the correct character encoding.
Ideal for Gamers and Software Testers
Many Japanese visual novels, Chinese RPGs, and Korean apps require a locale switch to run properly. AppLocale makes it easy for:
- Gamers using non-English indie games
- Developers testing language-specific UI behavior
- Translators verifying multilingual app interfaces
Safe Alternative to Locale Changes
Changing system locale can affect how all your apps behave and even cause bugs. AppLocale runs the foreign-language app in isolation, so there’s no need to reboot or risk compatibility issues with the rest of your software.
Why Choose AppLocale?
- Run non-Unicode applications without system-wide locale change
- Supports Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and more
- No system restart required
- Compatible with most Windows OS
- Ideal for legacy software and games
- Free, small, and efficient
System Requirements
- OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- RAM: 512 MB minimum
- CPU: 1 GHz processor
- Disk Space: 5 MB
- Note: May require admin rights on newer Windows versions
