Some unexpected characters may be generated when you use the tcsh shell in Windows Server 2003 R2

Consider the following scenario:

• You install the Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications (SUA) component on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 R2.
• Hotfix 960657 is installed on the computer.
• You set the LANG variable to jp_JP.EUC-JP.
• In a tcsh shell, you run a script that uses the set command to connect two strings that contain Japanese characters.

In this scenario, some unexpected characters may be generated. Additionally, you receive an "illegal byte sequence"�error message when the�tcsh shell processes an echo command that tries to display the string.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must be running an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003 R2. Additionally, you must have the SUA component installed.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix replaces the previously released hotfix 960657.

File information

The English (United States) version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

Windows Server 2003 R2 File information notes

• In addition to the files that are listed in these tables, this hotfix also installs an associated security catalog file (KBnumber.cat) that is signed with a Microsoft digital signature.

For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003 R2

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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