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204| Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:51:00 GMT| chris| Comments (9)
Some fonts are displaying wrongly on my computer. It seems to be mostly in
the place of where a sans serif type font would be used. I've tried
re-installing windows but it hasn't helped.
It happens in windows help files, only in the contents box on the left hand
side, and several other programs, usually in text boxes.
It also happens on some websites, for example the whole of wikipedia.com is
displayed in 'peinaud', and is quite unreadable.
It seems to substitute the fonts randomly, with fonts like 'space toaster'
and 'peinaud'.
I have no idea how to fix this. Does anyone else?

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Try entering tweakui + xp in Google to find the TweakUI utility for XP.

It has a Repair => Fonts folder option that might fix the problem.

Eric,
PC Buyer Beware!
http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/

"Chris" wrote:

> Some fonts are displaying wrongly on my computer. It seems to be mostly in
> the place of where a sans serif type font would be used. I've tried
> re-installing windows but it hasn't helped.
> It happens in windows help files, only in the contents box on the left hand
> side, and several other programs, usually in text boxes.
> It also happens on some websites, for example the whole of wikipedia.com is
> displayed in 'peinaud', and is quite unreadable.
> It seems to substitute the fonts randomly, with fonts like 'space toaster'
> and 'peinaud'.
> I have no idea how to fix this. Does anyone else?

eric | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:53:00 GMT |

Sorry, it's TweakUI for Windows 98, not XP.

Enter tweakui + "windows 98" - as is.

Eric,
PC Buyer Beware!
http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/

"Eric" wrote:
[vbcol=seagreen]
> Try entering tweakui + xp in Google to find the TweakUI utility for XP.
> It has a Repair => Fonts folder option that might fix the problem.
> Eric,
> PC Buyer Beware!
> http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
> "Chris" wrote:

eric | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:54:00 GMT |

"Chris" <Chris...discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Some fonts are displaying wrongly on my computer. It seems to be mostly in
> the place of where a sans serif type font would be used. I've tried
> re-installing windows but it hasn't helped. . . .
> It seems to substitute the fonts randomly, with fonts like 'space toaster'
> and 'peinaud'.

1. Test for hijackers and other malware.
2. If you had not reinstalled the OS, I would suggest SFC.EXE
= System File Checker to check c:\windows\fonts\*.fnt
-- but the reinstallation has probably rewritten your
source file of correct Win98 components.
2b. Just in case, you should verify / Properties of folder
c:\windows\fonts and ensure it is attributed as a System folder.
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

donphillipson | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:54:00 GMT |

Perhaps a new Theme/Scheme will get it right...
To install Desktop Themes, if they are not already in the Control Panel
or in the START menu...
1. START, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, Windows Setup
tab.
2. Check "Desktop Themes"; click "Details"; check the themes you want;
"OK" twice.
3. Perhaps, re-boot.

Some themes require "high color". To get "high color":
1. Right click the Desktop & select Properties
2. Click the "Settings" tab
3. Use the "Colors" dropdown menu to select "high color"
4. Be prepared. It may ask your permission to restart the computer.

I understand that's best; however, it can also be done at: "R-Clk
Desktop, Properties, Appearance tab, & select a different 'Scheme' in
the dropdown selector". This will also get the fonts, colors, et al,
right, across applications, without trying to micro-manage inside the
"Item" dropdown menu, which one may live to regret.

Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR
pcrrcp...netzero.net
"Chris" <Chris...discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:64D3529C-C45B-4BD4-9A64-F98B7CA57FFB...microsoft.com...
| Some fonts are displaying wrongly on my computer. It seems to be
mostly in
| the place of where a sans serif type font would be used. I've tried
| re-installing windows but it hasn't helped.
| It happens in windows help files, only in the contents box on the left
hand
| side, and several other programs, usually in text boxes.
| It also happens on some websites, for example the whole of
wikipedia.com is
| displayed in 'peinaud', and is quite unreadable.
| It seems to substitute the fonts randomly, with fonts like 'space
toaster'
| and 'peinaud'.
| I have no idea how to fix this. Does anyone else?

pcr | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:56:00 GMT |

Hey, you can visit the below given url and download the tool to correct your
problem.

Visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstati.../nttweakui.asp

I hope I helped you...
I LOVE MY INDIA !!
Ankit

"Chris" wrote:

> Some fonts are displaying wrongly on my computer. It seems to be mostly in
> the place of where a sans serif type font would be used. I've tried
> re-installing windows but it hasn't helped.
> It happens in windows help files, only in the contents box on the left hand
> side, and several other programs, usually in text boxes.
> It also happens on some websites, for example the whole of wikipedia.com is
> displayed in 'peinaud', and is quite unreadable.
> It seems to substitute the fonts randomly, with fonts like 'space toaster'
> and 'peinaud'.
> I have no idea how to fix this. Does anyone else?

ankit | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:57:00 GMT |

PCR wrote:
> Perhaps a new Theme/Scheme will get it right...
> To install Desktop Themes, if they are not already in the Control Panel
> or in the START menu...
> 1. START, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, Windows Setup
> tab.
> 2. Check "Desktop Themes"; click "Details"; check the themes you want;
> "OK" twice.
> 3. Perhaps, re-boot.
> Some themes require "high color". To get "high color":
> 1. Right click the Desktop & select Properties
> 2. Click the "Settings" tab
> 3. Use the "Colors" dropdown menu to select "high color"
> 4. Be prepared. It may ask your permission to restart the computer.
> I understand that's best; however, it can also be done at: "R-Clk
> Desktop, Properties, Appearance tab, & select a different 'Scheme' in
> the dropdown selector". This will also get the fonts, colors, et al,
> right, across applications, without trying to micro-manage inside the
> "Item" dropdown menu, which one may live to regret.
>
> --
> Thanks or Good Luck,
> There may be humor in this post, and,
> Naturally, you will not sue,
> should things get worse after this,
> PCR
> pcrrcp...netzero.net
> "Chris" <Chris...discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:64D3529C-C45B-4BD4-9A64-F98B7CA57FFB...microsoft.com...
> | Some fonts are displaying wrongly on my computer. It seems to be
> mostly in
> | the place of where a sans serif type font would be used. I've tried
> | re-installing windows but it hasn't helped.
> | It happens in windows help files, only in the contents box on the left
> hand
> | side, and several other programs, usually in text boxes.
> | It also happens on some websites, for example the whole of
> wikipedia.com is
> | displayed in 'peinaud', and is quite unreadable.
> | It seems to substitute the fonts randomly, with fonts like 'space
> toaster'
> | and 'peinaud'.
> | I have no idea how to fix this. Does anyone else?

hbb | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:58:00 GMT |

I know what I wrote! Anyhow, you can't sue!

Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR
pcrrcp...netzero.net
"Ed" <ECoxBuild...comcast.net> wrote in message
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|
| PCR wrote:
| > Perhaps a new Theme/Scheme will get it right...
| >
| > To install Desktop Themes, if they are not already in the Control
Panel
| > or in the START menu...
| > 1. START, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, Windows
Setup
| > tab.
| > 2. Check "Desktop Themes"; click "Details"; check the themes you
want;
| > "OK" twice.
| > 3. Perhaps, re-boot.
| >
| > Some themes require "high color". To get "high color":
| > 1. Right click the Desktop & select Properties
| > 2. Click the "Settings" tab
| > 3. Use the "Colors" dropdown menu to select "high color"
| > 4. Be prepared. It may ask your permission to restart the
computer.
| >
| > I understand that's best; however, it can also be done at: "R-Clk
| > Desktop, Properties, Appearance tab, & select a different 'Scheme'
in
| > the dropdown selector". This will also get the fonts, colors, et al,
| > right, across applications, without trying to micro-manage inside
the
| > "Item" dropdown menu, which one may live to regret.
| >
| >
| > --
| > Thanks or Good Luck,
| > There may be humor in this post, and,
| > Naturally, you will not sue,
| > should things get worse after this,
| > PCR
| > pcrrcp...netzero.net
| > "Chris" <Chris...discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
| > news:64D3529C-C45B-4BD4-9A64-F98B7CA57FFB...microsoft.com...
| > | Some fonts are displaying wrongly on my computer. It seems to be
| > mostly in
| > | the place of where a sans serif type font would be used. I've
tried
| > | re-installing windows but it hasn't helped.
| > | It happens in windows help files, only in the contents box on the
left
| > hand
| > | side, and several other programs, usually in text boxes.
| > | It also happens on some websites, for example the whole of
| > wikipedia.com is
| > | displayed in 'peinaud', and is quite unreadable.
| > | It seems to substitute the fonts randomly, with fonts like 'space
| > toaster'
| > | and 'peinaud'.
| > | I have no idea how to fix this. Does anyone else?
|

pcr | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:58:00 GMT |

"PCR" <pcrrcp...netzero.net> wrote in message
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>I know what I wrote! Anyhow, you can't sue!
>

(I thought his name was Ed, not Sue?)


(sorry - couldn't resist!)
Noel Paton

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

noelpaton | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT |

"Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless...crashfixpc.com> wrote in message
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|
| "PCR" <pcrrcp...netzero.net> wrote in message
| news:u$eC27s7FHA.720...TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
| >I know what I wrote! Anyhow, you can't sue!
| >
|
| (I thought his name was Ed, not Sue?)
|
|
| (sorry - couldn't resist!)

Oh. I thought for a moment he was the boy named Sue! OK, then.

|
| --
| Noel Paton
|
| Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
| http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm
|
| http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
|
|

pcr | Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:01:00 GMT |

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