INSTALL URDU IN WINDOWS XP

On that point following Steps need to perform when you would like to write Urdu language on XP (MS Word, Notepad, etc.) with no software (e.g. Inpage)

1st you confirm that you've set up Right-to-Left Language support. To assure this language support:



1. Go to Control Panel > Regional and Language Options >
choose Languages Tab



2. In Supplemental language support section confirm that Install files for complex script and right-to-left languages (including Thai) is checked, if not check this box.





3. Click OK and insert Windows XP CD in your CD ROM.



4. After Installing right-to-left language a dialog box appears and request you to restart your computer, Click Yes



5. Later on Restarting you have installed right-to-left languages, which is most import to write Urdu in Windows XP Environment



6. Next Step is you require to Install Urdu language with Phonetic Keyboard Layout (like Inpage Phonetic layout) to Install this download and Install this link:



Urdu Language with Phonetic Keyboard Layout (Download this Link)

(Note: Extract this link on Winrar and Click On Setup.exe)



8. Now you've successfully installed Urdu language support with Phonetic keyboard layout like Inpage after installing a toolbar appears on taskbar for active language.



9. If you would like to type Urdu anyplace in Windows XP just use the Shortcut Key Alt + Left Shift to Switch from Urdu/English language.