No "Add New Fonts" option.

[Sparhawk2]

I cannot get the "Add New Fonts" option to appear under "file" in the fonts folder.

I found a solution to this at windows.com. however it does not work. I am running win 98 on an HP 6545c. In a nut shell, the solution was to extract the fonttext.dll file from the cab files on the original 98 disk, and re-install the file. However, the "system files checker" cannot locate the cab files on the HP recovery disk. They are apparently in a file named "CAB.pak" on the recovery disk, but it will not recognize it as such.

I tried to do this from an old 95 upgrade disk, and it found and installed the files, however it did no good.

I have also tried doing this from the command prompt using the "ext" command, but had the exact same results. I am at a loss here. Can someone please help me out while I still have some hair left.

PS. I have also re-installed, at least attempted to re-enstall the desktop.ini file. Still a no-go.

 

[Comtech]

If you're missing the original windows fonts, then it's (AFAIK) impossible without a reinstall. They're not anywhere on my CD either.
If you just want to add some fonts, extract them to the c:\windows\fonts folder, and a restart will make them visible. Cheers,
Jim

http://members.cnx.net/reboot/

 

[Sparhawk2]

I wish it were that simple. I have restarted a dozen times trying to get the other so called "fixes" to work.

The problem is that I cannot get the fonts to register with other programs without the "Add New Fonts" option.

The fonts are in the folder, but they will not show up on in any programs, so they are useless.

 

[Comtech]

Ah, I follow. They're usable by windows, but not by any 3rd party progs.
You could try the restore disk, but no guarantees (reinstall windows over top). Cheers,
Jim

http://members.cnx.net/reboot/

 

[hotfusion]

I had a similar problem and the solution was to shut down to dos and type in a command-darned if I can remember what it was! It was something like atrib +fonts but this is almost certainly wrong. If that doesn't jog memories here check it out on microsoft's site, they have the answer. Andy.

 

[nikko50]

Perhaps this saved post will help...
On Mon, 03 Apr 2000 10:18:35 +1000, Alan Edwards
<edwards@southcom.com.au> wrote in alt.windows98:

:->Fonts folder has lost its system properties.
:-> This will be obvious if viewing the fonts folder. You will not have
:-> the names and the &quot;Install new font&quot; option under file.
:-> If so:
:-> Check the protection in Properties on folder c:\windows\fonts
:-> If it is not shown with a check in System, then you cannot install
:->new fonts. It should also be protected, so you may not be able to
:->alter from Explorer.
:-> Restart in DOS mode and use command
:-> attrib +s c:\windows\fonts
:-> Reboot and all should be OK
:->
:-> or...
:-> Use TweakUI
:->TweakUI is in the Win98 (not SE) CD in \tools\reskit\powertoy
:->or

http://www.winmag.com/win98/software.htm

:->
:->
:->The system attribute is is normally the problem and the DOS fix is the
:->solution in the majority of the last few hundred responses I have made
:->to similar problems. The Fonts folder will not function as a special
:->folder without the system attribute. The other common problem is that
:->the hidden desktop.ini is missing or corrupt and TweakUI will fix
:->that.
:->There is a third problem mentioned here but, in my experience, this
:->one is uncommon.
:->(Fontext.dll file may be missing or damaged)
:->
:->Missing Menu Commands in the Fonts Folder
:->

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q133/7/25.asp

Hope this helps.....it worked for me -> nikko50

 

[abroughton]

>:O>

Actually, I was just told the dos command is
attrib +s +r c:\windows\fonts ... I don't know if this matters...

 

[abroughton]

>:O> correction.... the command on the support.microsoft.com site is 'c:\windows> attrib +s +r fonts' - meaining you open the command promp in dos and go to the windows directory and type in &quot;attrib +s +r&quot;(don't include the quotes).