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LemonyBrainAid

25-08-2005 18:37

Another Font error...

http://upload.pantdevil.com/files/fonterror2.JPG

See that ugly, black, old, disgusting font displayed there?

I want to change it to something slightly nicer, such as "arial". I've tried doing this from Display > Advanced, yet it stays as this default windows font. It's nothing to do with my windows style - I can change it from default to a completely different one, yet it stays the same font ( :mad: )

I've tried Microsoft's TweakUI, to no success either :mad:

How do I change this before it annoys me to the extent of reinstalling windows?!

Thanks,
LBA

Paul K

25-08-2005 21:18

Re: Another Font error...

Which font setting did you change? I've read it's the font for desktop icons that you need to change to affect windows explorer.
From
google groups

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I recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 5100 laptop. I'd REALLY like to change
the font of the list of files (and even the folder names on the left side)
in Windows Explorer in Details mode. Does anyone know where I can change
this font? I'm guessing it is some setting in the Display applet, but I
can't seem to find it.

Thanks in advance,
Ben

Kelly Nov 11 2003, 10:23 am show options
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
From: "Kelly" <k...@mvps.org> - Find messages by this author
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 03:21:47 -0600
Local: Tues, Nov 11 2003 10:21 am
Subject: Re: Windows Explorer Fonts
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Hi Ben,

This will change most of them. Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this
key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\FontSubstitutes

In the right pane, change the Font Name for: MS Shell Dlg and MS Shell
Dlg2.

Then right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance/Advanced/
Icon and set the same Font Name there. Ok your way out, then reboot.

nffc	25-08-2005 21:52

Re: Another Font error...

What version of GetRight is it?

Paul K

25-08-2005 21:56

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

What version of GetRight is it?

GetRight? Oh I take it that it's a problem with a piece of software that someone failed to mention in their post :erm:

Nemesis

25-08-2005 21:58

Re: Another Font error...

*sigh*

More dowloaded software Lemony ... I can see some access restrictions coming ....:bsmack:

nffc	25-08-2005 22:00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon M

*sigh*

More dowloaded software Lemony ... I can see some access restrictions coming ....:bsmack:

Should have kept my mouth shut... poo...

[let him get pwnd by the cops or something, if you do it, he won't listen ;) no offence but that's kids...]

Marge

25-08-2005 22:00

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon M

*sigh*

More dowloaded software Lemony ... I can see some access restrictions coming ....:bsmack:

Nazi parenting is back in style then ?? :erm: :Sprint:

nffc	25-08-2005 22:00

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

What version of GetRight is it?

GetRight? Oh I take it that it's a problem with a piece of software that someone failed to mention in their post :erm:

Not really an error, per se, is it?

Nemesis

25-08-2005 22:01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Marge

Nazi parenting is back in style then ?? :erm: :Sprint:

When will people learn not to mess with Nemmy ;) :bsmack:

Chimaera

25-08-2005 22:02

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marge

Nazi parenting is back in style then ?? :erm: :Sprint:

When did it ever go out of style? ;)

nffc	25-08-2005 22:07

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimaera

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marge

Nazi parenting is back in style then ?? :erm: :Sprint:

When did it ever go out of style? ;)

Must be a southern thing :D :erm:

marky

25-08-2005 22:11

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

Must be a southern thing :D :erm:

dont happen around here they have to get out of the cupboard first :erm:

nffc	25-08-2005 22:14

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by marky

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

Must be a southern thing :D :erm:

dont happen around here they have to get out of the cupboard first :erm:

If I had any (at 21, I don't want kids yet) they wouldn't be out the cupboard if they didn't support the mighty reds, well, i mean Forest...

homealone

25-08-2005 22:50

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

Quote:

Originally Posted by marky

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

Must be a southern thing :D :erm:

dont happen around here they have to get out of the cupboard first :erm:

If I had any (at 21, I don't want kids yet) they wouldn't be out the cupboard if they didn't support the mighty reds, well, i mean Forest...

you may, also, temporarily like people from Grimsby ;)

funny enough, the goal scorer shares my name ;)

LemonyBrainAid

26-08-2005 12:09

Re: Another Font error...

Tisn't downloaded software! It just appeared there, again...

It's also not a problem with the software -
http://upload.pantdevil.com/files/fonterror3.JPG

That's winamp.

Thanks Paul - I'll try that and get back to you :)
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Nope, still got the error when I changed those values to "Arial"

nffc	26-08-2005 18:18

Re: Another Font error...

Repair the font cache...

LemonyBrainAid

26-08-2005 18:25

Re: Another Font error...

Can't seem to find how to in WinXP - I know how to in Windows 98/ME

ntl customer

26-08-2005 19:26

Re: Another Font error...

Reboot your machine?

Whenever I get such problems with the fonts going Windows 3.1 stylee (as detailed in the pic above) it's usually a sign that an application has been leaking memory like a sieve and that the computer doesn't have any memory left to display fonts properly.

AndrewJ

26-08-2005 19:31

Re: Another Font error...

Stop modding your pc while on the neer, I mean Beer ;)

LemonyBrainAid

26-08-2005 19:46

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntl customer

Rebooted loads of times :(

Saxo - I like neer :(

nffc	26-08-2005 19:49

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxodriver

Stop modding your pc while on the neer, I mean Beer ;)

neer it is then... how's about some eine or maybe even some vider. Maybe he prefers the latter :LOL: :jk:
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Quote:

Originally Posted by LemonyBrainAid

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntl customer

Rebooted loads of times :(

Saxo - I like neer :(

we noticed. Do you like vider or bodka?

LemonyBrainAid

26-08-2005 20:07

Re: Another Font error...

I think vider would be quite nice actually. I tried liskey at the LAN, didn't like the stronger one...

AndrewJ

26-08-2005 20:10

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by LemonyBrainAid

I think vider would be quite nice actually. I tried liskey at the LAN, didn't like the stronger one...

You seriously crack me up :LOL:

nffc	26-08-2005 20:13

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by LemonyBrainAid

I think vider would be quite nice actually. I tried liskey at the LAN, didn't like the stronger one...

vhav (although, seeing your photo from the lan party, you're not a vhav).

Have to take issue with the liskey? Surely you mean ehisky? :D Don't like that either- although, with coca cola, it's a different matter.

Thinking of how to keep this on topic... if you have an XP CD try a repair install. Eliminates it being a dodgy font file or something, cos Windows will reload it.
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Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxodriver

Quote:

Originally Posted by LemonyBrainAid

I think vider would be quite nice actually. I tried liskey at the LAN, didn't like the stronger one...

You seriously crack me up :LOL:

And me... he's cool. Should post here more often, imo.

LemonyBrainAid

26-08-2005 20:21

Re: Another Font error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by nffc

Whatever they call it nowadays ;) I'll try a repair, but will that delete all my files? :confused:

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfcc

And me... he's cool. Should post here more often, imo.

Awww. I feel all special :D Thanks, guys.
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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to nffc again.

:@!

nffc	26-08-2005 20:24

Re: Another Font error...

No mate- the repair will not delete owt but you may have to reinstall a couple of progs. Back up as usual to be on the safe side though ;)

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