Crystal report XI R2 CSV tranfer converting char A to u00C3

Hi,
We just upgarded to crystal report R2 SP6 and after upgrade we have noticed that charcter A in csv transfer is getting converted to Ã .
Anyone knows about this??

Hi Sachin,
On a Windows XP PC open up Regional and Language Options and click on the the Language tab. Then check on the option to Install for complex scripts. Now click on the Advanced tab and check on the option at the bottom of the UI to allow all users....
Close CR first and then test again.
If you don't see the character in note pad try Word, if you still don't see it then you'll likely have to install Language files for the OS.
Thank you
Don

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