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Support for Sami languages in Windows XP with Service Pack 2

Some XP users have experienced difficulties in activating the support for the Sami languages introduced in SP2. An instruction document has therefore been developed by LWP Consulting, as commissioned by the Swedish Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Affairs.

Important:

1. When installing a Windows XP containing SP2, it is possible to select a Sami language instead of the default national one. This is NOT recommended, since it may cause problems later in the installation process. XP should be installed with national settings, and support for Sami then activated, according to the instructions.



2. The instructions are not checked, approved or otherwise endorsed by Microsoft.



3. LWP Consulting accepts no responsibilities for problems encountered by users following the instructions.

The instructions are available as a 1 MB PDF-file here (click the flag for access to a Swedish version). Comments by e-mail on the instructions or other issues relating to installation are welcome!

Microsoft's Sami language support is based on the specifications developed in 2002-2003 for the Sami Parliamentary Council – more information here.