Windows 10 strange character in every Browser

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Cheech

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hi,

i got an strange character string when downloading an .iso file from offical Index of /kali-images/kali-weekly page

it appears in the "save as" window in every browser i have installed.

Kind of hundreds of brackets and some chinese / japan chars

Any ideas?

Thanks

Cheers^^
 

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xrobwx71 said:
Welcome to Sysnative.

I have downloaded and played with Kali and I cannot reproduce this.

Perhaps someone here would have a quicker answer for you? Kali Linux Forums

I know these Linux forums can sometimes be harsh but it's the best place to look.

They even have a Twitter feed @KaliLinux and Facebook page: Community and Support Policy | Kali Linux
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Hi,
i have this issue in my windows 10 internet browser (brave, chrome, fiirefox, opera) !
Just when i hit the file on the webpage, in the "save as" window!
U dont have to install Kali!
Must be kinda registry error!
 
Does it do this with other files, other than the Kali ISO? I can't see the characters in the pic but it looks like the name of the file is renamed when you go to save it.

I have Chrome to save downloads to a certain folder without asking. I changed it to ask so I would get the save as dialogue and it has the proper file name as displayed on the website.

I found this: SaveAs dialog changes file-name to that of an existing file
 
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its for ALL .iso files from ALL webpages which have those files!

my registry seems to be bugged with japanese / chinese characters somewhere, classes maybe!
 
Cheech said:
its for ALL .iso files from ALL webpages which have those files!

my registry seems to be bugged with japanese / chinese characters somewhere, classes maybe!
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Do you have another file with characters like that in the same folder you are trying to download to? What language is your Windows set to?
 
That's odd, looks like you're probably missing certain font files or they've been corrupted? Why does your dialog box have dateitime and dateityp too?

Could you please open an administrative command prompt and then enter the following command:

Code: 
sfc /scannow
 
As a statement of general principle, I always tell anyone to "go to the source" for any given download.

About the only non-original source I trust, though I don't use it myself but many of my blind or visually impaired clients do, is nitenite.com.

Otherwise, it's go to the appropriate source for the piece of software you're looking to download when that is possible. And for the vast majority of things, that is possible.
 
From command prompt (admin), launch this command:
Code: 
reg query hkcr\.iso /s

I get:
Read More:

Given that imgburn isn't a default windows program, you should get:
Code: 
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.iso
    (Default)    REG_SZ    iso-file

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.iso\OpenWithProgids
    Windows.IsoFile    REG_SZ
 
Corday said:
See if getting the download from the Windows Store makes a difference. I always question Torrent source.
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What do you mean by getting this file from the ms-store? do you think this is also available there? any link perhaps please?
 
xilolee said:
From command prompt (admin), launch this command:
Code: 
reg query hkcr\.iso /s

I get:
Read More:

Given that imgburn isn't a default windows program, you should get:
Code: 
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.iso
    (Default)    REG_SZ    iso-file

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.iso\OpenWithProgids
    Windows.IsoFile    REG_SZ
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..i get
Code: 
Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19042.804]
(c) 2020 Microsoft Corporation. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.

C:\WINDOWS\system32>reg query hkcr\.iso /s

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.iso
    (Standard)    REG_SZ    DAEMON.Tools.Lite

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.iso\OpenWithProgids
    Windows.IsoFile    REG_SZ


C:\WINDOWS\system32>

i made an inplace repair update but´s still the same -.-
 
Sometimes the font cache may become corrupted and cause fonts to be garbled or not appear properly. To fix the font cache corruption, you will need to delete the old font cache and restart the computer afterwards to rebuild a new font cache.
 

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It would be best if you created a backup of the current permissions and then restored them afterwards.

For those who wish to view the script without having to download it:

Rich (BB code): 
@echo off

:: Stop and disable "Windows Font Cache Service" service
:FontCache
sc stop "FontCache"
sc config "FontCache" start=disabled
sc query FontCache | findstr /I /C:"STOPPED" 
if not %errorlevel%==0 (goto FontCache)


:: Grant access rights to current user for "%WinDir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService" folder and contents
icacls "%WinDir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService" /grant "%UserName%":F /C /T /Q


:: Delete font cache
del /A /F /Q "%WinDir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\FontCache\*FontCache*"

del /A /F /Q "%WinDir%\System32\FNTCACHE.DAT"


:: Enable and start "Windows Font Cache Service" service
sc config "FontCache" start=auto
sc start "FontCache"
 

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