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asian languages
About this tag
This tag covers issues related to displaying Asian languages, such as Korean and Japanese, in Windows. A common problem involves filenames and text appearing as boxes instead of proper characters, often after a Windows update. Users may still be able to type in these languages in Office programs, but file names and other system text fail to render correctly. Troubleshooting typically involves checking language pack installation, regional settings, and update history. The tag is relevant for Windows 7 and later versions where Asian language support may be affected by system changes.
Hi everyone,
I have a number of files with filenames in Korean and Japanese on my computer. Until recently (within the last few days), these names displayed properly in programs like iTunes and Windows Explorer. However, the characters have all now been replaced with boxes, as if I no longer...