Fonts problem

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I have a couple of programs that do not display the font correctly in
the task bar at the top of the window nor in the status bar at the
bottom. Rather just a series of squarish zeros are displayed. I've just
been living with it as I'm familiar with the programs. These programs
displayed fine in a previous install of Win 98se. I have noticed the
problem since doing a clean install of W98se on a new hard drive.
Perhaps I'm missing a system font? Now I have installed a new (to me)
printer (Samsung 1430 laser) and it prints fine except when printing web
pages (Netscape7.1). Pages display correctly but I get a printed page of
zeros. This is a real PITA.

Is this a missing font problem? I have hesitated reinstalling windows
over the current install for fear of messing something up worse than it
is. Suggestions on how to isolate the problem?
Thanks
Mike
Win98se 500mhzAMD, 684mgRAM

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(1) For the WEB pages, if you were using IE, I'd say... "Control Panel,
Internet Options, Accessibility button", & try some of the "Ignore"
boxes.

(2) For the Taskbar & Status bar, try a new Theme or Scheme...

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.


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There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
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| I have a couple of programs that do not display the font correctly in
| the task bar at the top of the window nor in the status bar at the
| bottom. Rather just a series of squarish zeros are displayed. I've
just
| been living with it as I'm familiar with the programs. These programs
| displayed fine in a previous install of Win 98se. I have noticed the
| problem since doing a clean install of W98se on a new hard drive.
| Perhaps I'm missing a system font? Now I have installed a new (to me)
| printer (Samsung 1430 laser) and it prints fine except when printing
web
| pages (Netscape7.1). Pages display correctly but I get a printed page
of
| zeros. This is a real PITA.
|
| Is this a missing font problem? I have hesitated reinstalling windows
| over the current install for fear of messing something up worse than
it
| is. Suggestions on how to isolate the problem?
| Thanks
| Mike
| Win98se 500mhzAMD, 684mgRAM
|