Following link in a new window appears like chinese writing

I don't know what else I can add , I have been online for 12 - 14 years. This one is new to me !
Ha !
My machine only uses English and all languages in windows xp had been removed thru n-lite mods and has been trouble free for at least a year to 1 1/2 , I have not installed any programs other than the latest FF edition only after this happened.
Thanks
Don F

You need to check the encoding that is used for that page via the encoding menu that I posted above and not the default in options.
*View > Character Encoding
Press F10 or tap the Alt key to bring up the "Menu Bar" temporarily if the Menu Bar is hidden.
You can also try to reload web page(s) and bypass the cache.
*Press and hold Shift and left-click the Reload button.
*Press "Ctrl + F5" or press "Ctrl + Shift + R" (Windows,Linux)
*Press "Cmd + Shift + R" (MAC)

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