About this tag
The non-unicode tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to the system locale setting for non-Unicode programs in Windows. Common problems include errors when changing the language for non-Unicode programs, such as BSODs or startup failures after switching to Japanese or Chinese. Users also report that Chinese characters appear as gibberish in applications like QuickBooks, even when the system locale is set correctly. Another recurring issue is the inability to set different non-Unicode languages per user account, causing conflicts when multiple users need different language support. These threads focus on Windows 7, Vista, and Server 2008 R2, with troubleshooting steps like clean boots and safe mode recovery.
  1. stayxfierce

    Windows 7 Unable to Change System Locale

    I'm currently trying to change the language for non-unicode programs on my HP All-In-One Touchsmart computer to Japanese. However, when I restart the computer, I get an error saying that my computer was unable to start and it takes me through a startup repair process which ends up saying it is...
    • stayxfierce
    • Thread
    • clean boot configuration error hp touchsmart japaese language pack non-unicode startup repair system locale windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. M

    Windows 7 BSOD on normal start up, none for safe mode

    Hi, My computer was working fine until it started getting a BSOD after i changed the Language for non-Unicode programs from English to Japanese. And now i am only able to get on my computer in safe mode while starting it up normally causes it to get a BSOD as soon as i finish loading the...
  3. D

    Windows 7 Chinese appear as gibberish in programs...

    Hi there, Before we get started, I would like to note the following. I have 4 different operating systems and they all behave differently. I have: Windows 2008 R2 x64 Windows 7 Pro x64 Windows Vista Business x86 Windows XP x86 All machines have their Region and Language, Language for...
    • darkconz
    • Thread
    • chinese encoding gibberish item list language language settings locale non-unicode operating system quickbooks regional settings windows 2008 windows 7 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. M

    Windows Vista language for non unicode programs + multiple users

    My wife's Chinese programs do not display correctly unless I set the language for non unicode programs to Chinese. When I do this some of my programs then display in Chinese. Is there a way to set a different non unicode language for each user? I cant find a way round this. help and thanks.
    • ms2002sss
    • Thread
    • chinese display issues language localization multi-user non-unicode programs settings windows
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Desktop Customization