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ragnar69
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Jun 19, 2026 7:14 AM UTC
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Importing User Settings Error

I have a new laptop, but whenever i try to import user settings im having the error “Incompatible locale detected. Please choose a valid file to proceed”. 

both versions are updated to the latest : 21.4.1 x64

 

    ragnar69
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    Jun 19, 2026 9:11 AM UTC

    I solved the issue by reinstalling InDesign and making sure both version language install are the same. Thanks to all!

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    ragnar69
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    Participant
    Jun 19, 2026 9:11 AM UTC

    I solved the issue by reinstalling InDesign and making sure both version language install are the same. Thanks to all!

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    Bill Silbert
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    Jun 19, 2026 9:04 AM UTC

    What is the exact version of the operating system that you’re using?

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    leo.r
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    Jun 19, 2026 7:17 AM UTC

    Frankly, I haven’t seen this before, but here’s a similar question:

     

     

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