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  #1  
Old September 10th 09, 02:35 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Annie[_2_]
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Default Font problem

Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS, so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I used to have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called, so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd restore the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne


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Old September 10th 09, 02:58 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Leonard Grey[_3_]
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Default Font problem

Files do not change from .ttf to .jpeg by themselves.

Many 'free' fonts that you download from the web are actually malware in
disguise.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

Annie wrote:
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS, so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I used to have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called, so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd restore the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne


  #3  
Old September 10th 09, 03:40 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
db[_3_]
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Posts: 565
Default Font problem

hmm?

I thought you had to "install"
fonts and not just copy into
the font folder.

maybe there is more info
here for you:

http://search.microsoft.com/results....stalling+fonts



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



"Annie" wrote in message
...
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS, so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I used to
have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called, so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd restore
the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne


  #4  
Old September 10th 09, 09:21 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Annie[_2_]
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Default Font problem


"db" wrote in message ...
hmm?

I thought you had to "install"
fonts and not just copy into
the font folder.

maybe there is more info
here for you:

http://search.microsoft.com/results....stalling+fonts



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hi,
I haven't got them in the fonts folder, they're in a folder on my desktop.
All Commercial fonts I've downloaded today have displayed as .jpegs too, and I have an image showing what I mean.
Thanks for the help.
Anne


"Annie" wrote in message
...
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS, so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I used to
have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called, so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd restore
the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne


  #5  
Old September 10th 09, 09:25 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Annie[_2_]
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Default Font problem

Thank you for replying.
I have downloaded a few Commercial fonts and they're displaying on my Desktop in .jpeg format too.
If I take a font from the Font Folder and place it on my desktop then it too becomes a .jpeg, but obviously I haven't taken a font my OS needs, just a Commercial Calligraphy font - (now rendered useless.).
Anne
"Leonard Grey" wrote in message ...
Files do not change from .ttf to .jpeg by themselves.

Many 'free' fonts that you download from the web are actually malware in
disguise.
---
Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

Annie wrote:
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS, so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I used to have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called, so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd restore the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne


  #6  
Old September 11th 09, 11:28 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
db[_3_]
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Posts: 565
Default Font problem

maybe what you downloaded for free
are just images of fonts available
but not actually the fonts for
installation.

in any case, fonts like programs need
to go through an installation processes
to get them integrated with the system.



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


"Annie" wrote in message ...

"db" wrote in message ...
hmm?

I thought you had to "install"
fonts and not just copy into
the font folder.

maybe there is more info
here for you:

http://search.microsoft.com/results....stalling+fonts



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hi,
I haven't got them in the fonts folder, they're in a folder on my desktop.
All Commercial fonts I've downloaded today have displayed as .jpegs too, and I have an image showing what I mean.
Thanks for the help.
Anne


"Annie" wrote in message
...
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS, so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I used to
have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called, so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd restore
the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne


  #7  
Old September 11th 09, 02:27 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Annie[_2_]
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Default Font problem

Hi DB,
Thanks for replying.
When I right click a Font in my Font Folder (any Font) and go to
Properties, it says **Open With** - *Irfanview*, so
I clicked on *Change* and * Windows Font Viewer* isn't listed there as I
know it should be. That's my problem, and I don't know how to put it right.
Anne


"db" wrote in message
...
maybe what you downloaded for free
are just images of fonts available
but not actually the fonts for
installation.

in any case, fonts like programs need
to go through an installation processes
to get them integrated with the system.



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


"Annie" wrote in message
...

"db" wrote in message
...
hmm?

I thought you had to "install"
fonts and not just copy into
the font folder.

maybe there is more info
here for you:

http://search.microsoft.com/results....stalling+fonts



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hi,
I haven't got them in the fonts folder, they're in a folder on my desktop.
All Commercial fonts I've downloaded today have displayed as .jpegs too, and
I have an image showing what I mean.
Thanks for the help.
Anne


"Annie" wrote in message
...
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS, so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I used to
have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called, so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd restore
the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne




  #8  
Old September 11th 09, 03:02 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
db[_3_]
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Posts: 565
Default Font problem

I think that instead of right
clicking on the font,

you need to go to the top
and in the file menu you
will find the "install" command.



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



"Annie" wrote in message
...
Hi DB,
Thanks for replying.
When I right click a Font in my Font Folder (any Font) and go to
Properties, it says **Open With** - *Irfanview*, so
I clicked on *Change* and * Windows Font Viewer* isn't listed there as I
know it should be. That's my problem, and I don't know how to put it
right.
Anne


"db" wrote in message
...
maybe what you downloaded for free
are just images of fonts available
but not actually the fonts for
installation.

in any case, fonts like programs need
to go through an installation processes
to get them integrated with the system.



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


"Annie" wrote in message
...

"db" wrote in message
...
hmm?

I thought you had to "install"
fonts and not just copy into
the font folder.

maybe there is more info
here for you:

http://search.microsoft.com/results....stalling+fonts



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hi,
I haven't got them in the fonts folder, they're in a folder on my desktop.
All Commercial fonts I've downloaded today have displayed as .jpegs too,
and
I have an image showing what I mean.
Thanks for the help.
Anne


"Annie" wrote in message
...
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS, so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I used to
have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called, so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd restore
the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne




  #9  
Old September 11th 09, 04:42 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Annie[_2_]
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Posts: 23
Default Font problem

I'm not trying to install a font at the moment. I want to be able to *Open With* .=.. Windows Font Viewer, and not with Irfanview as is happenening now....
This is what I'm trying have sorted out ...



I have no Windows Font Viewer in the list, and it should be.
I'm sorry if I'm confusing you.
Anne



"db" wrote in message ...
I think that instead of right
clicking on the font,

you need to go to the top
and in the file menu you
will find the "install" command.



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



"Annie" wrote in message
...
Hi DB,
Thanks for replying.
When I right click a Font in my Font Folder (any Font) and go to
Properties, it says **Open With** - *Irfanview*, so
I clicked on *Change* and * Windows Font Viewer* isn't listed there as I
know it should be. That's my problem, and I don't know how to put it
right.
Anne


"db" wrote in message
...
maybe what you downloaded for free
are just images of fonts available
but not actually the fonts for
installation.

in any case, fonts like programs need
to go through an installation processes
to get them integrated with the system.



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


"Annie" wrote in message
...

"db" wrote in message
...
hmm?

I thought you had to "install"
fonts and not just copy into
the font folder.

maybe there is more info
here for you:

http://search.microsoft.com/results....stalling+fonts



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hi,
I haven't got them in the fonts folder, they're in a folder on my desktop.
All Commercial fonts I've downloaded today have displayed as .jpegs too,
and
I have an image showing what I mean.
Thanks for the help.
Anne


"Annie" wrote in message
...
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS, so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I used to
have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called, so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd restore
the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne




  #10  
Old September 11th 09, 04:52 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Jim[_33_]
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Default Font problem


When you click on "Change" , is there a browse "button" ?



On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:27:17 +0100, "Annie"
wrote:

Hi DB,
Thanks for replying.
When I right click a Font in my Font Folder (any Font) and go to
Properties, it says **Open With** - *Irfanview*, so
I clicked on *Change* and * Windows Font Viewer* isn't listed there as I
know it should be. That's my problem, and I don't know how to put it right.
Anne


"db" wrote in message
...
maybe what you downloaded for free
are just images of fonts available
but not actually the fonts for
installation.

in any case, fonts like programs need
to go through an installation processes
to get them integrated with the system.



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


"Annie" wrote in message
...

"db" wrote in message
...
hmm?

I thought you had to "install"
fonts and not just copy into
the font folder.

maybe there is more info
here for you:

http://search.microsoft.com/results....stalling+fonts

  #11  
Old September 11th 09, 05:50 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Bob Lucas
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Posts: 302
Default Font problem

Firstly, the file extension for a true type font should be TTF -
not JPEG. Try changing the extensions of the problem files from
JPEG to TTF.

The recommended program to view fonts in Win XP is Windows Font
Viewer. On my computer, the Windows Font Viewer file is located
at C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe. It might be different on
the OP's computer.

Click on "Start" (at the bottom left of the desktop screen),
followed by "Run". Type "fontview.exe fontname.ttf" (without the
quotation marks), followed by OK. (Substitute the name of the
actual font for fontname.ttf.)

If the file you have downloaded is not a valid font, you will see
an error message. Otherwise, Windows Font Viewer will open and
you should be able to view characters from the font.

The TTF file extension on your computer may not be associated to
the correct program.

To re-associate TTF files to Windows Font Viewer, open Control
Panel and Click on Folder Options. Then, select File Types and
scroll down to TTF.

Click on "Advanced". (If the "Advanced" Option is missing, click
on the "Restore" option instead, followed by "Advanced".) Check
the box labelled "Confirm open after download".

The "Advanced" menu should offer two command options - "open" and
"print".

Select "open", followed by Edit. The command line must read
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe %1 (Note - the space between exe
and %1). Also, check the box marked Use DDE.

Select "print", followed by Edit. The command line must read
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe /p %1 (Note - the spaces between
exe and /p and also between /p and %1). Also, check the box
marked Use DDE.

Click on OK and check that TTF files are associated correctly to
Windows Font Viewer. If not, click on "Change", to correct the
association. If Windows Font Viewer is not listed as a
recommended program, you may need to use the browse option (to
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe).

Before you can use new fonts, you will need to install them.
Saving the TTF files is insufficient. You will find detailed
installation instructions at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314960



"Annie" wrote in message
...
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I
went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS,
so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I
used to have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called,
so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd
restore the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne


  #12  
Old September 11th 09, 05:53 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Annie[_2_]
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Posts: 23
Default Font problem

Hi,
Yes, there's a browse button, it opens my Program Files.
Anne
"Jim" wrote in message ...

When you click on "Change" , is there a browse "button" ?



On Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:27:17 +0100, "Annie"
wrote:

Hi DB,
Thanks for replying.
When I right click a Font in my Font Folder (any Font) and go to
Properties, it says **Open With** - *Irfanview*, so
I clicked on *Change* and * Windows Font Viewer* isn't listed there as I
know it should be. That's my problem, and I don't know how to put it right.
Anne


"db" wrote in message
...
maybe what you downloaded for free
are just images of fonts available
but not actually the fonts for
installation.

in any case, fonts like programs need
to go through an installation processes
to get them integrated with the system.



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


"Annie" wrote in message
...

"db" wrote in message
...
hmm?

I thought you had to "install"
fonts and not just copy into
the font folder.

maybe there is more info
here for you:

http://search.microsoft.com/results....stalling+fonts

  #13  
Old September 11th 09, 06:23 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Annie[_2_]
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Posts: 23
Default Font problem

Hello Bob,
I haven't got the XP Windows Font Viewer installed, otherwise it should surely be in my Folder Options list? (No C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe File available).

If I change the font from a .jpeg to a .ttf it stays in .jpeg. format.

If I run ...fontview.exe airstream.ttf . then the font opens as it should, but the icon remains as a .jpeg on my desktop, and not as the actual font .. (.ttf file).

As it shows here.
I can't install any font until this problem is resolved.
Anne

"Bob Lucas" wrote in message ...
Firstly, the file extension for a true type font should be TTF -
not JPEG. Try changing the extensions of the problem files from
JPEG to TTF.

The recommended program to view fonts in Win XP is Windows Font
Viewer. On my computer, the Windows Font Viewer file is located
at C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe. It might be different on
the OP's computer.

Click on "Start" (at the bottom left of the desktop screen),
followed by "Run". Type "fontview.exe fontname.ttf" (without the
quotation marks), followed by OK. (Substitute the name of the
actual font for fontname.ttf.)

If the file you have downloaded is not a valid font, you will see
an error message. Otherwise, Windows Font Viewer will open and
you should be able to view characters from the font.

The TTF file extension on your computer may not be associated to
the correct program.

To re-associate TTF files to Windows Font Viewer, open Control
Panel and Click on Folder Options. Then, select File Types and
scroll down to TTF.

Click on "Advanced". (If the "Advanced" Option is missing, click
on the "Restore" option instead, followed by "Advanced".) Check
the box labelled "Confirm open after download".

The "Advanced" menu should offer two command options - "open" and
"print".

Select "open", followed by Edit. The command line must read
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe %1 (Note - the space between exe
and %1). Also, check the box marked Use DDE.

Select "print", followed by Edit. The command line must read
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe /p %1 (Note - the spaces between
exe and /p and also between /p and %1). Also, check the box
marked Use DDE.

Click on OK and check that TTF files are associated correctly to
Windows Font Viewer. If not, click on "Change", to correct the
association. If Windows Font Viewer is not listed as a
recommended program, you may need to use the browse option (to
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe).

Before you can use new fonts, you will need to install them.
Saving the TTF files is insufficient. You will find detailed
installation instructions at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314960



"Annie" wrote in message
...
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I
went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS,
so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I
used to have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called,
so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd
restore the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne


  #14  
Old September 11th 09, 06:47 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
db[_3_]
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Posts: 565
Default Font problem

oh....

then you may not be able to view it.

you see, a font file like what you are
trying to open is actually a "package"
containing many letters, numbers and
symbols.

the only way to see the style of the
font is to either install it "or" go the
internet and google that font name.

there is one more method that can
let you view fonts and that is with
a font designing program.

but the above is likely an option
for you.

--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


"Annie" wrote in message ...
I'm not trying to install a font at the moment. I want to be able to *Open With* .=.. Windows Font Viewer, and not with Irfanview as is happenening now....
This is what I'm trying have sorted out ...



I have no Windows Font Viewer in the list, and it should be.
I'm sorry if I'm confusing you.
Anne



"db" wrote in message ...
I think that instead of right
clicking on the font,

you need to go to the top
and in the file menu you
will find the "install" command.



--
db·´¯`·...¸)))º
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces
- @Hotmail.com

"share the nirvana mann" - dbZen

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



"Annie" wrote in message
...
Hi DB,
Thanks for replying.
When I right click a Font in my Font Folder (any Font) and go to
Properties, it says **Open With** - *Irfanview*, so
I clicked on *Change* and * Windows Font Viewer* isn't listed there as I
know it should be. That's my problem, and I don't know how to put it
right.
Anne


"db" wrote in message
...
maybe what you downloaded for free
are just images of fonts available
but not actually the fonts for
installation.

in any case, fonts like programs need
to go through an installation processes
to get them integrated with the system.



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"Annie" wrote in message
...

"db" wrote in message
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hmm?

I thought you had to "install"
fonts and not just copy into
the font folder.

maybe there is more info
here for you:

http://search.microsoft.com/results....stalling+fonts



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Hi,
I haven't got them in the fonts folder, they're in a folder on my desktop.
All Commercial fonts I've downloaded today have displayed as .jpegs too,
and
I have an image showing what I mean.
Thanks for the help.
Anne


"Annie" wrote in message
...
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS, so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I used to
have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called, so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd restore
the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne




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Old September 11th 09, 08:57 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support
Bob Lucas
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Default Font problem

Sorry, but something doesn't quite add up, here.

Windows Font Viewer is a system file, which comes with every installation of Windows XP.

You are saying that you don't have the file "fontview.exe " on your computer. However, when you run "fontview.exe airstream.ttf", the font viewer program opens and lets you view the font. It follows that you MUST have the "fontview.exe" program on your computer. Otherwise, you would not be able to run the program.

Also, I don't understand how a TTF file extension could change on its own to JPEG. (I assume you are running active anti-virus protection - and the TTF files are not infected).

Furthermore, if the file extensions have changed to JPEG, then I don't understand how "fontview.exe" could allow you to view the content of the files.

So let's try a few more steps.

Make sure you are signed into Windows as an "Administrator". Then, Open Control Panel / Folder Options and click on the "View" tab. Remove the check from the box labelled "Hide extensions for known file types".

Also, on a temporary basis, remove the check from the box labelled "Hide protected operating system files". Save these changes

Next, click on "Start", followed by "Search" - and search for the "fontview.exe" file. When you perform the search, make sure you search against "All files and Folders". Under "Advanced Options", you should also include system folders, hidden files and folders, and subfolders. The search results should confirm the existence of the "fontview.exe" file - and tell you where to find it.

You indicated that you have downloaded the custom font files to a folder on your desktop. However, Windows font files should always reside in the dedicated system folder at C:\WINDOWS\Fonts, because the system folder provides special functions for managing fonts. Copy the downloaded font files files to C:\WINDOWS\Fonts and if necessary, change the file extension back to TTF.

In C:\WINDOWS\Fonts, select the name of each downloaded font in turn and try to install it (follow the detailed instructions at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314960).

Now, you should be able to correct the file association for TTF files.

If the Folder options / File Types menu does not offer Windows Font Viewer as one of the recommended programs for TTF files, you will need to click on "Browse".

Perhaps I should clarify how to use the "Browse" function (in Folder Options / File Types). Clicking on "Browse" will display the complete folder list. Scroll down the list until you reach the folder (or sub-folder) that contains "fontview.exe". Click on the name of that program file. When you select "fontview.exe" from the folder list, that should allocate the correct file association.

Also, check the Advanced Options, as per my previous response.




"Annie" wrote in message ...
Hello Bob,
I haven't got the XP Windows Font Viewer installed, otherwise it should surely be in my Folder Options list? (No C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe File available).

If I change the font from a .jpeg to a .ttf it stays in .jpeg. format.

If I run ...fontview.exe airstream.ttf . then the font opens as it should, but the icon remains as a .jpeg on my desktop, and not as the actual font .. (.ttf file).

As it shows here.
I can't install any font until this problem is resolved.
Anne

"Bob Lucas" wrote in message ...
Firstly, the file extension for a true type font should be TTF -
not JPEG. Try changing the extensions of the problem files from
JPEG to TTF.

The recommended program to view fonts in Win XP is Windows Font
Viewer. On my computer, the Windows Font Viewer file is located
at C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe. It might be different on
the OP's computer.

Click on "Start" (at the bottom left of the desktop screen),
followed by "Run". Type "fontview.exe fontname.ttf" (without the
quotation marks), followed by OK. (Substitute the name of the
actual font for fontname.ttf.)

If the file you have downloaded is not a valid font, you will see
an error message. Otherwise, Windows Font Viewer will open and
you should be able to view characters from the font.

The TTF file extension on your computer may not be associated to
the correct program.

To re-associate TTF files to Windows Font Viewer, open Control
Panel and Click on Folder Options. Then, select File Types and
scroll down to TTF.

Click on "Advanced". (If the "Advanced" Option is missing, click
on the "Restore" option instead, followed by "Advanced".) Check
the box labelled "Confirm open after download".

The "Advanced" menu should offer two command options - "open" and
"print".

Select "open", followed by Edit. The command line must read
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe %1 (Note - the space between exe
and %1). Also, check the box marked Use DDE.

Select "print", followed by Edit. The command line must read
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe /p %1 (Note - the spaces between
exe and /p and also between /p and %1). Also, check the box
marked Use DDE.

Click on OK and check that TTF files are associated correctly to
Windows Font Viewer. If not, click on "Change", to correct the
association. If Windows Font Viewer is not listed as a
recommended program, you may need to use the browse option (to
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fontview.exe).

Before you can use new fonts, you will need to install them.
Saving the TTF files is insufficient. You will find detailed
installation instructions at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314960



"Annie" wrote in message
...
Windows XP Home Edition.
SP3. IE6.


Hi,
I downloaded a few free fonts to a folder on my desktop. When I
went to
install them I find they've changed from .TTF files to .JPEGS,
so I can't
use them. They were .TTF files when I downloaded them.
I right clicked a font, went to *Open With*, but the utility I
used to have
there is now missing, and I can't remember what it was called,
so I can't
reinstall it. I don't even know when the fault happened, or I'd
restore the
computer back to before then.
Please can you advise me,
Many thanks,
Anne


 




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