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App detection doesn't work on locals with special characters

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#296 opened on Oct 15, 2024

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good first issue

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Description

The automatic option completes the installation process successfully. However, the Manual (Default) option will cause an error.

The error is Line 79: Join-Path: Command not found.

Looking at the detected file with sudo vim, I can see some unknown characters. Maybe an issue with non-English words?

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Research direction
Investigate how the detection script constructs file paths using Join Path (PowerShell cmdlet). Reproduce the issue with a system locale that includes special characters (e.g., non ASCII characters). Examine the script around line 79 and check for encoding or command availability issues.
Tech stack
shell
Domain
internationalizationdesktop
Issue type
Bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Needs investigation
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of shell scripting and locale handling
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60