Fix Garbage in Windows Japanese Locale

calendar2021-08-19 · 1 min read · locale language windows  ·
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If you see garbage characters instead of the expected non-English language, fix is easy.

  1. Install corresponding language pack (Japanese in this case) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/language-packs-for-windows-a5094319-a92d-18de-5b53-1cfc697cfca8
  2. Set the locale for non-unicode programs. See https://www.digitalcitizen.life/changing-display-language-used-non-unicode-programs/