I am using Windows 8 and set non-Unicode to Chinese. When I tried to convert a file name with .doc in Chinese, AVS program was not even displayed the right characters . It just add a couple of "?" mark to the file name, not mention to covert it.
I copy the instruction from AVS support as following :
"To avoid the problem please completely uninstall AVS4YOU software from your PC. Instructions below:
1. Go Start > All Programs > AVS4YOU > Uninstall. Please make sure to click the "Check All" button.
2. Follow this link and download the utility that will automatically remove all AVS software components from your PC. Save the utility on your computer and launch it. It is highly recommended to leave the default option "Delete license key-files" checked.
3. Download the latest versions of the necessary programs from our website:
http://avs4you.com/downloads.aspx
Now install the software on your PC anew.
If it does not solve the issue please contact us again and specify your PC configuration."
I did all steps in your instruction but it still Does NOT work. I tried to convert a Chinese document , a simple text file, AVS not even recognize the Chinese context at all.
Another thing: The new all-in-one package does not come with the AVS navigator like it used to do.
Also, the release date of the new software version 2.3.1.108 is "08/04/2013" on your website ?