Applocale
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AppLocale is a tool developed by Microsoft for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. It is a program that helps users run applications that do not use Unicode (code page-based) in a locale of their choosing. Because changing the locale requires restarting Windows, AppLocale is especially popular among Western users who use programs released in Asia. The program installs itself in a subfolder of the Windows directory named ~AppPatch, and opens a window asking the user for the program to run and the desired code page. You can also create shortcuts that run a program directly.
AppLocale supports many programs, but not every non-Unicode program. AppLocale is not included in regular retail Windows, but it can be downloaded free of charge from Microsoft's website and run.
Installing on Windows 7
If the following error occurs during installation
The advertised application will not be installed because it might be unsafe. Contact your administrator to change the installation user interface option of the package to basic.
Try running it again with the following command.