Microsoft-windows-languagefeatures-basic-zh-cn-package 31bf3856ad364e35 Amd64 .cab ((install)) Page

In secure environments (such as air-gapped corporate servers, military networks, or virtual desktops), systems cannot reach Windows Update to download language components. Administrators must rely on offline deployment tools like Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) or PowerShell to manually inject the .cab package. Method 1: Using DISM via Command Prompt

The file microsoft-windows-languagefeatures-basic-zh-cn-package~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~.cab is a core Windows component for adding Simplified Chinese (zh-CN) language support to 64-bit Windows images in enterprise or offline scenarios. It is not a user application but a system servicing package deployed via DISM. Understanding its structure and usage allows system administrators to build localized Windows environments efficiently.

The package identifier 31bf3856ad364e35 is a standard public key token used by Microsoft to verify the authenticity and integrity of Windows updates and system components. amd64 (indicates 64-bit systems). It is not a user application but a

The Basic package (the one in focus) includes:

This specific .cab file is primarily used by system administrators to manually add language support to offline Windows images or to resolve installation errors like [0x80D02002](microsoft.com when standard downloads fail. Key Package Details amd64 (indicates 64-bit systems)

The .cab format is primarily used by system administrators for and enterprise deployments where an internet connection might be unavailable. Language and region Features on Demand (FOD)

: Right-click the Start button and select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows Terminal (Admin) . or virtual desktops)

The most common and reliable method uses the tool included in Windows.

Note the tilde ( ~ ) separators in the actual internal name. The file on disk may not have tildes, but DISM accepts the filename as is.