Security Alert - MS beta UFT code - Submit error 50% - Windows

Use this article if:

1) When trying to submit from a Windows computer, progress gets stuck at 50%."

2) You get this error message:

"Security Alert: Unable to read/write exam file on disk. Do NOT proceed."

3) You've been instructed to disable the checkbox for:

"Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support" 

 


You may have a Microsoft Beta feature enabled that is interfering. This will resolve your issue:

1. Close all applications.

2. In your Windows search bar (magnifying glass on the taskbar), start typing "Control Panel" and choose the Control Panel app to open it.

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2. Under "Clock and Region" click "Change Date, time or number formats."

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3. Select "Administrative Tab".

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4. Click the "Change system locale..." button.

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5. In the "Region" window that comes up, UN-check "Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support" and click OK.  

** If the checkbox is already unchecked, contact Exam4 User Support and report "Violation 65001".

 

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6. Click "Restart Now" when prompted.

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7. Take and submit a NEW practice exam.


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