How to check the current encoding of Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt?
Article ID: KB0084164
Updated On:
| Products | Versions |
|---|---|
| TIBCO Runtime Agent (TRA) | - |
| TIBCO Enterprise Administrator (TEA) | - |
Description
When running commands like AppManage from Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt, improper encoding may cause issues because some characters such as hyphen ('-') and underscore ('_') might be interpreted differently. Users should check the current encoding or active code page number if commands which used to work behave differently.
Issue/Introduction
View current encoding of Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
Environment
Microsoft Windows
Resolution
Use command chcp to display the active code page number.
Use command chcp ### (for example, chcp 437) to change the code.
(*** It is recommended to use code page 437, United States, when running TRA commands like AppmManage. ).
Use command chcp ### (for example, chcp 437) to change the code.
(*** It is recommended to use code page 437, United States, when running TRA commands like AppmManage. ).
The link below shows the active code/encoding list:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd317756(v=vs.85).aspx
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