Chinese Characters Not Displayed Properly (228739)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q228739

SYMPTOMS

When you view a file that was saved using Chinese Double-Byte Character Set (DBCS) characters after you upgrade to Internet Explorer 5, the file may be unreadable.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you have the NJStar Communicator version 2.0 Chinese decoder program installed. The updated Comctl32.dll file that is installed with Internet Explorer 5 is incompatible with NJStar Communicator.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/14/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbAppCompatibility kbprb kbui KB228739