Microsoft-windows-languagefeatures-basic-zh-cn-package 31bf3856ad364e35 Amd64 .cab -
What is this file?
This file is a Windows Cabinet (.cab) archive used by the Windows operating system deployment and servicing stack.
Overview
Spell Checking: Language-specific dictionaries and grammar rules for document editing. What is this file
Add the Basic Language Pack
Dism /Image:"C:\Mount" /Add-Package /PackagePath:"Microsoft-Windows-LanguageFeatures-Basic-zh-cn-Package_31bf3856ad364e35_amd64.cab"
Security and integrity
- Verify source: only install CABs from Microsoft (Windows Update Catalog or official media).
- CABs signed by Microsoft will have signatures; DISM will typically reject unsigned or tampered packages.
As Microsoft continues to evolve Windows with each feature update (24H2, 25H2, etc.), the core structure of language features remains consistent. The names may gain new version numbers, and the public key token should always stay as 31bf3856ad364e35. Learn to handle this package, and you have mastered one of the fundamental building blocks of Windows internationalization. Verify source: only install CABs from Microsoft (Windows
4.2 The Dependency Constraint
A critical operational insight is that the LanguageFeatures-Basic package often cannot be installed if the OS image contains a mismatched or newer version of the servicing stack. Furthermore, if an administrator attempts to install the Full Language Pack without the Basic pack (if the image is stripped of FODs), the
Section 7: Troubleshooting Common Errors
| Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---------------|--------------|----------|
| 0x800f081e | Package already installed or superseded. | Check with get-packages. No action needed. |
| 0x800f0823 | Wrong architecture (x86 or ARM64). | Obtain correct arch package. |
| 0x800f0900 | Corrupt .cab or missing parent package (e.g., font cache). | Run sfc /scannow then retry. |
| 0x800703e6 | Invalid public key token mismatch. | Redownload from official Microsoft source (VLSC, MSDN, UUP dump). |
| IME still not working after install | Basic package installed but not enabled. | Go to Settings → Time & Language → Language → Add language → Chinese (Simplified). | As Microsoft continues to evolve Windows with each
: For a full Chinese UI experience, you may also need related packages for Handwriting