Microsoft-windows-languagefeatures-basic-zh-cn-package 31bf3856ad364e35 Amd64 .cab ((better)) Jun 2026

If the state returns as , the package has successfully integrated into your operating system, and all Windows applications will now natively support Simplified Chinese input methods, fonts, and proofing tools.

Integrated spell-checking and basic typing support.

Chinese basic typing not completing download - Microsoft Q&A

: The package is present, but the IME is not enabled. Or the user profile is corrupted. If the state returns as , the package

Chinese basic typing not completing download - Microsoft Q&A

This error typically indicates:

Troubleshooting: Manual Installation of Simplified Chinese Basic Language Features Or the user profile is corrupted

This cabinet ( .cab ) file contains the Basic Language Features for Chinese (Simplified, China) – designated zh-CN . It is a core Windows operating system component designed to install or service the fundamental linguistic resources required for displaying, typing, and processing Simplified Chinese text on an amd64 (64-bit) version of Windows.

Locate the source folder containing the Features on Demand (often located in a secondary "Languages and Features" ISO or the sources\sxs directory).

: If a computer is managed via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), the local system looks to the local server for the file. By default, WSUS does not store Features on Demand, causing the installation to time out or abort. Locate the source folder containing the Features on

The feature should now show as "Installed" rather than a download button.

The "Basic" language feature package is the foundational layer required for a user to interact with a specific language in Windows. Without it, the operating system cannot properly render or process language-specific text. Included Core Components