SMS: MIFMAC Cannot Display Extended Characters in a List Field

Last reviewed: May 21, 1997
Article ID: Q160774

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2

SYMPTOMS

When you view a list field that contains extended international characters in the MIFMAC utility, the extended characters are replaced by box characters.

CAUSE

The MIFMAC utility does not correctly convert ANSI characters to the Macintosh character set.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server versions 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information. receive

Additional query words: 1.00 1.10 1.20 prodsms noidmif macos mac
Keywords : kbbug1.00 kbbug1.10 kbbug1.20 kbfix1.20.sp2 kbnetwork kbtool smsutil kbfixlist
Version : 1.00 1.10 1.20
Platform : WINDOWS
Resolution Type : kbservicepack

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Last reviewed: May 21, 1997
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