Why won't mycomputer let me install a *@^*$ font?!?!

[Rabrrrrrr]

I'm running WindowsME (total piece of shit, I know) and I'm trying to install some fonts.

It put the fonts in the windows/fonts folder.

Then do as I am supposed to, and go to control panel --> fonts.

And from there, I am SUPPOSED to get the option "install font". But that option is sorely lacking.

Even going through regular windows explorer and right clicking the fonts, I don't get the "install font" option like I'm supposed to.

These are true type fonts, extension .ttf.

I've rebooted a couple times, and none of these fonts are showing up in any programs.

What the fucking fuck?!?!?!?

[Rabrrrrrr]

1. Le Kick

in the French way, ooh lah lah.

[jmowreader]

2. Either the fonts are bad, or...

it doesn't cotton to people putting fonts in the fonts folder by themselves.

(I never ran a Windows box without a font manager on it, so bear with me.)

Try putting the fonts on a floppy, a zip, in another directory, in your D: partition, wherever. Then do the "install font" thing.

[Rabrrrrrr]

6. No, the fonts I'm sure are good

And I've tried doing the fonts from another directory, but nothing ever gives me an "install font" option. Nowhere. Can't find it. No matter how I've tried.

:argh:

[ps1074]

3. I'll tell you how I do it

I am with XP too. I just download the font I like from the net. It usually comes in a zip format. Then I unzip it in the fonts folder - C:\WINDOWS\Fonts. Then I reboot and I can work with the font I've just installed.

Hope that helps you :)

[Rabrrrrrr]

5. That's exactly what I did

and I have ME, not XP.

And it doesn't work for me to do that.

And I can't find ANYWHERE anything that will allow me to "install font".

Not even the "fonts" option in control panel.

FUCK!!!

[WeRQ4U]

4. It's probably Al Queda

[dancing kali]

7. Try doing a search for a font manager utility.

I had the same problem... for some reason the font manager disappeared, coincidentally just after running the Microsoft updates. I don't remember what I used as my search string for Google, but I found lots of freeware/shareware font manager/installation utilities. I just checked to see what I used, but, unfortunately, it's no longer in my download directory so I can't tell you which one I ended up using. Make sure you have your antivirus running when you go to these sites... I always find one that tries to load a virus. Fortunately, my antivirus deals with it and I only know because it is set to ask me before doing anything. I never found out what caused the problem in the first place. Maybe someday I will check the geek tech report sites.

Good luck.

[Rabrrrrrr]

8. Thanks! That did it - found a handly little freeware one

that did the trick perfectly!


THANKS THANKS THANKS!!!

[dancing kali]

9. You are most welcome.

Glad to be of assistance.