Weird Symbols in WordPress when Upgraded to 2.2

Discussion in 'Databases' started by kidblogger, Aug 12, 2007.

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  1. #1
    Hi Guys,

    I've updated to WordPress 2.2 a month ago. When updated, I have these weird symbols in my blog. I asked the WP forum about it, but unfortunately The mod didn't replied. So I'm here seeking help to all of you DP members.

    I know someone here knows how to fix this.

    This is the link to the topic in my unanswered WP support :(

    I really need your help guys on this, it has been a month and I haven't fixed this yet.

    Help appreciated. Ready to give Green Rep and of course, Personal Rep too :D

    Thanks
     
    kidblogger, Aug 12, 2007 IP
  2. MrX

    MrX Well-Known Member

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    #2
    Remove these two lines from your WP config file:

    define('DB_CHARSET', 'utf8');
define('DB_COLLATE', '');
    PHP:
     
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    ravencin Active Member

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    #3
    Thats something that wont work :)
     
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  4. MrX

    MrX Well-Known Member

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    Worked for my blog. And a lot of other peoples' blogs. Creo que eres un troll. :D
     
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    WebCeoBlog Peon

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    #5
    I had this same problem for a while and ended up going back through the posts and deleting the strange characters. It must have something to do with changing the character sets in the database.. but that is beyond my knowledge level.

    I wish I had seen this post before!
     
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    ravencin Active Member

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    Yes im spanish but lets keep the main language.

    It didn't work for me, thats why iam saying it :)
     
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  7. flawebworks

    flawebworks Tech Services

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    #7
    Log into your wordpress admin. Go to options/reading
    scroll down to the bottom of the page.
    At the text box where it says: Encoding for pages and feeds change it to US-ASCII. That's what worked for me. THere is a link right there on the page where you can go find different ones. Try them out, one may work better for you.
     
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  8. kidblogger

    kidblogger Active Member

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    Mrx, when I did that look what error it gave when I go to, site/wp-admin:

    Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home/alanocab/public_html/motorolacellphone/wp-config.php:21) in /home/alanocab/public_html/motorolacellphone/wp-includes/pluggable.php on line 331

    :(
     
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    MrX Well-Known Member

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    They say if you have a blank line at the end of your wp-config.php (or w/e file is listed first), it will cause this error. So remove extra spaces/lines after the closing ?> tag. Lot of ppl with this error for some reason.
     
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    kidblogger Active Member

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    Fixed it! :D Thanks MrX, Here's a green rep and personal rep for ya :)

    Good day my friend
     
    kidblogger, Aug 12, 2007 IP