Select update languages using the WSUS Server Configuration Wizard

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Applies To: Windows Server Update Services, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1

If you store updates on the local WSUS server, you must select the languages in which the updates are downloaded. These options are presented on the Choose Languages page of the WSUS server configuration wizard.

You should always select English regardless of the other languages that you need. All updates are based on English language packs.

Important

Language options can be different for upstream WSUS servers than for downstream WSUS servers. You should understand how language options work and plan their implementation to conserve resources and to guarantee that updates are always downloaded in all the needed languages. For complete information and recommendations about update language options, see Plan for WSUS Update Languages in this deployment guide.