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SYMPTOMSWhen you try to import a CSV file with international characters via the Exchange directory import, the characters will be replaced with symbols or incorrect characters. CAUSEThe CSV file was created using MS-DOS text, which uses the IBM PC Extended Character Set (ECS). The Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator program uses the Standard ANSI character set, which is incompatible with ECS. MORE INFORMATION
MS-DOS uses the IBM PC Extended Character Set, or ECS for short. The lower
128 values are the same as the ASCII character set, but values 128-255 map
into the European characters differently from other character sets,
including those used in Windows.
Q75857 How to Print the ASCII Character Set in Visual BasicThis article shows you how to use the OEM_Fixed font to print the ECS character set. Simple modifications to this program can print out the Windows ANSI character set. Additional query words: batch import export random bimport code page
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