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chcp

SafeChange code page

chcp 65001

Switches the console code page: 65001=UTF-8, 932=Shift_JIS. First suspect for mojibake.

Examples

  • chcp 65001Switch to UTF-8

Syntax

chcp [codepage]

Before you run it

Affects only this console.

Used when you see

Fixing mojibake
2
Switch the console code page and re-checkCompare under 65001 (UTF-8) and 932 (Shift-JIS).
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