Problem
An error similar to the following is returned when using the TestTrack or Surround SCM Linux and Solaris Java installers.

 

An internal LaunchAnywhere application error has occurred and this application cannot proceed. (LAX)

 

Stack Trace:

java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Malformed uxxxx encoding.

at java.util.Properties.loadConvert(Properties.java:570)

at java.util.Properties.load(Properties.java:343)

at com.zerog.common.java.util.PropertiesUtil.loadProperties(DashoA8113) at

com.zerog.lax.LAX. (DashoA8113)

at com.zerog.lax.LAX.main(DashoA8113)

 

Cause
Values set for the TITLEBAR and PS1 variables in the shell environment are causing issues with InstallAnywhere, which is used to install TestTrack and Surround SCM.

 

This is a known InstallAnywhere bug. See Malformed uxxxx Encoding Error Generated when Launching Installer in Flexera Software's knowledgebase.

 

Solution
Run 'unset' on the TITLEBAR and PSI variables before installing TestTrack or Surround SCM.

 

Note: The shell prompt is hidden if the PS1 variable is unset.