SMS: MIFMAC Cannot Display Extended Characters in a List Field

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This article was previously published under Q160774

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SYMPTOMS

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

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CAUSE

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

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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.

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