Winget install dont work with extended characters #8284

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opened 2026-01-31 01:25:25 +00:00 by claunia · 1 comment
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Originally created by @lourma on GitHub (May 19, 2020).

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Windows 10 Pro, Version 2004, OS-version:19041.264
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 1.0.1401.0

Any other software?
No

Steps to reproduce

I guess when a not "standard" Ascii character is used in the path.
(ie the ç charater in my username)

Expected behavior

Installation of Powertoys

Actual behavior

When trying to install powetoys the following occurs:
Installing ...
Installer failed with exit code: 1223
PS C:\Users\MatsLourenço>

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claunia added the Needs-TriageResolution-ExternalNeeds-Tag-Fix labels 2026-01-31 01:25:25 +00:00
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@DHowett commented on GitHub (May 19, 2020):

You'll need to file this over on the winget repository, because we don't own it over here (as we're the Terminal team.)

@DHowett commented on GitHub (May 19, 2020): You'll need to file this over on the [winget repository](https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli), because we don't own it over here (as we're the Terminal team.)
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Reference: starred/terminal#8284