Unicode Code Page Not Supported in Internet Information Server (142605)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Information Server 1.0
This article was previously published under Q142605
We strongly recommend that all users upgrade to Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) version 6.0 running on Microsoft Windows Server 2003. IIS 6.0 significantly increases Web infrastructure security. For more information about IIS security-related topics, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/prodtech/IIS.mspx

SYMPTOMS

UNICODE is not currently supported on the Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS).

WORKAROUND

Be sure to select Save as, Save File as Type, Text Files (*.txt), when you edit or save any HTM file for use on the Microsoft Internet Information Server from Notepad.

MORE INFORMATION

If you save an HTM file from Notepad or any other editor that supports Unicode you may see strange characters on your browser when accessing that specific page.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/23/2005
Keywords:kbusage KB142605
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