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This tag covers issues related to filenames, particularly when characters display incorrectly in Windows. A common problem involves Asian language filenames showing as boxes instead of proper characters, often after a Windows Update. Users may still be able to type in those languages in Office, but file names in Explorer or other programs become unreadable. Troubleshooting typically involves checking language pack settings, regional options, or recent updates that might have affected Unicode support. The tag is relevant for Windows 7 and later versions where filename encoding or font rendering causes display problems.
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    Windows 7 Asian Languages problem in Windows 7

    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...
    • dvp84
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    • asian languages file explorer filename issues itunes japanese korean language pack microsoft office unicode windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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