<0xEF> character showing up in files. How to remove them?

Question

I am doing compressing of JavaScript files and the compressor is complaining that my files have  character in them.

How can I search for these cha

Answer 1

I'm suggest the use of "dos2unix" tool, please test to run dos2unix ./thefile.js.

If necessary try to use something like this for multiple files:

for x in $(find . -type f -exec echo {} +); do dos2unix $x ; done

My Regards.