Problem with MySQL ODBC 5.2a connector with Windows 8

[R Hubbard]

I have been using MySQL Connector 5.1 with Windows computers, creating linked tables from an MS Access front end to a MySQL database. The system works well for the purpose it is used.

I have just using the set up with a Windows 8 computer. The MySQL connector which has been installed is 5.2a. The MS Access front end appears to be working fine, except if a table has Chinese characters in its records - the table when opened says ODBC failed.

Using the Windows 8 search feature if offers ODBC connectors for 32 and 64 bit.

But I am only able to set up a DSN using the 32 bit version.

I have tried to remove the connector software, but not had any success.

What is the cause of the table with Chinese characters failing to open.

If the solution lies in removing the 32 bit MySQL connector software and using 64 bit, how is the 32 bit version removed?

Would be very grateful for any suggestions as to a solution or knowing what is causing the problem.