mkdir C:\mount\windows dism /mount-image /imagefile:C:\images\install.wim /index:1 /mountdir:C:\mount\windows Add the package:
At first glance, this filename appears cryptic. However, each segment serves a specific purpose in Microsoft's component servicing architecture. This article provides an exhaustive analysis of what this package is, why it exists, when you need it, and how to manipulate it safely using deployment tools. Let us dissect the filename piece by piece, as understanding the naming convention is the first step to mastering Windows language deployment.
dism /online /enable-language /language:zh-cn /All Mount a Windows image: Let us dissect the filename piece by piece,
dism /image:C:\mount\windows /add-package /packagepath:"C:\Packages\...cab" Commit and unmount:
dism /unmount-image /mountdir:C:\mount\windows /commit After installation, check if the package is present: and power users
dism /online /add-package /packagepath:"C:\Packages\microsoft-windows-languagefeatures-basic-zh-cn-package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~.cab" Note the tilde ( ~ ) separators in the actual internal name. The file on disk may not have tildes, but DISM accepts the filename as is. After installation, restart the engine:
dism /online /get-capabilities | findstr "zh-cn" To free disk space or revert a customized image: From online OS: dism /online /remove-package /packagename:"Microsoft-Windows-LanguageFeatures-Basic-zh-cn-Package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~10.0.19041.1" (You must use the full package identity, not the .cab filename. Retrieve it via dism /online /get-packages .) From offline image: dism /image:C:\mount\windows /remove-package /packagename:"[full identity]" Note: Removing the Basic package will also remove any dependent language packs or IME installations. The operating system will revert to default input (typically English) on next reboot. Conclusion: A Small but Critical Component The microsoft-windows-languagefeatures-basic-zh-cn-package 31bf3856ad364e35 amd64 .cab is far from a random technical artifact. It represents the backbone of Simplified Chinese input and locale support on 64-bit Windows systems. For system administrators, deployment engineers, and power users, understanding how to deploy, verify, and troubleshoot this package is essential for building internationalized Windows environments. understanding how to deploy
microsoft-windows-languagefeatures-basic-zh-cn-package 31bf3856ad364e35 amd64 .cab