INF: Run English SQL with Code Page 950 on English Windows NT

ID: Q154923

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5

SUMMARY

This article describes how to manually add code page for language not supported, by default, in Windows NT Server 3.51 so that SQL Server 6.5 with code page 950 can run successfully.

MORE INFORMATION

The following Microsoft Knowledge Base article explains how to add code pages to a Windows NT Server using Control Panel International:

Q151701 : XADM: How To Manually Add Code Pages For Mixed Languages

However, for languages that are not listed in the Language list in Control Panel International, you must add code pages manually. To add code pages, do the following:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

Copy the code page file, C_950.NLS, to the %SystemRoot%\System32 directory

Start the Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) and locate the following HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree:
```
   \System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Nls\CodePage
 
```

From the Edit menu, choose Add Value.

Enter the following values:


      Value Name: 950
      Data Type: REG_SZ
      String: C_950.NLS

Locate the following HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree:


   \System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Nls\Language

From the Edit menu, choose Add Value.

Enter the following values:


      Value Name: 0404
      Data Type: REG_SZ
      String: L_Intl.nls

Quit Registry Editor.

Shut down and restart Windows NT.

Install SQL Server with default code page 950.

Additional query words: DBCS Traditional Chinese

Keywords : kbnetwork SSrvGen
Version : 6.5.201 6.5.213
Platform : WINDOWS
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