When I open a text file, or FILETOSTR() Portuguese text into VFP the accents are all converted into rubbish. For example: the phrase "micáceo com estrutura granitóide" is transformed into "micáceo com estrutura granitóide" by VFP. I have tried CPCONVERT(1252,850, ). That changes some of the symbols but doesn't get the original language back.

I have also tried setting VFP to CP 850 but this hasn't worked either. I have tried switching Code Page support in Windows Language setting with no effect.

Can anyone please help?