MS Serif font

[Jim]

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After using a registry cleaner program, I lost the ms serif font. I think
this was the font used in a lot of program dialogue boxes, such as roboform,
and some of the installing programs boxes. what happens, is that the letters
are too big and run off the screen now, or else I get the top half of one
line, and the bottom half of another line. I have searched google to find
the font to download, but have not been successful. If I can get the font
back, will these programs automatically pick the font back up and put things
right again in the dialogue boxes, or will I have to re associate the font
with them? If so, how?
tnx in advance for any and all help
Jim

 

[Guest]

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Jim,

See if a System Restore rollback helps, or Undo the configuration in your Registry cleaner program (if the feature is available).

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Jim" <jheidino@spamswbell.net> wrote in message news:uNJqqBKAFHA.1564@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
After using a registry cleaner program, I lost the ms serif font. I think
this was the font used in a lot of program dialogue boxes, such as roboform,
and some of the installing programs boxes. what happens, is that the letters
are too big and run off the screen now, or else I get the top half of one
line, and the bottom half of another line. I have searched google to find
the font to download, but have not been successful. If I can get the font
back, will these programs automatically pick the font back up and put things
right again in the dialogue boxes, or will I have to re associate the font
with them? If so, how?
tnx in advance for any and all help
Jim

 

[Jim]

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Thanks for your speedy reply, Ramesh, however, by the time I had thought to
use the system restore, too much time had passed, and I have since
uninstalled the trail program for the registry editor (my bad on both of
these solutions)
Would there be any other feasible way of fixing this, do you think?
I am wondering why there is no place to download this font, as I thought it
was one of the required fonts for windows? just a thought
thank you
Jim


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:exv2rGKAFHA.824@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
Jim,

See if a System Restore rollback helps, or Undo the configuration in your
Registry cleaner program (if the feature is available).

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Jim" <jheidino@spamswbell.net> wrote in message
news:uNJqqBKAFHA.1564@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
After using a registry cleaner program, I lost the ms serif font. I think
this was the font used in a lot of program dialogue boxes, such as roboform,
and some of the installing programs boxes. what happens, is that the letters
are too big and run off the screen now, or else I get the top half of one
line, and the bottom half of another line. I have searched google to find
the font to download, but have not been successful. If I can get the font
back, will these programs automatically pick the font back up and put things
right again in the dialogue boxes, or will I have to re associate the font
with them? If so, how?
tnx in advance for any and all help
Jim

 

[Jim]

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THANKS so much Andy, this is EXACTLY what I needed, my dialogue boxes all
work like they should again. tnx to good people like yourself and Ramesh. my
heartfelt thanks to both
Jim


"Andrew Bailey" <andy.j.bailey@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:K2DId.691$gF.194@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...
> The fonts are attatched to this reply...
>
> Andy
>
> "Jim" <jheidino@spamswbell.net> wrote in message
> news:uNJqqBKAFHA.1564@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> After using a registry cleaner program, I lost the ms serif font. I think
>> this was the font used in a lot of program dialogue boxes, such as
> roboform,
>> and some of the installing programs boxes. what happens, is that the
> letters
>> are too big and run off the screen now, or else I get the top half of one
>> line, and the bottom half of another line. I have searched google to find
>> the font to download, but have not been successful. If I can get the font
>> back, will these programs automatically pick the font back up and put
> things
>> right again in the dialogue boxes, or will I have to re associate the
>> font
>> with them? If so, how?
>> tnx in advance for any and all help
>> Jim
>>
>>
>
>
>

 

[Jim]

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Thanks Ramesh, I used Andy's fonts, and just added them to the fonts folder,
checked the path you gave here, and they showed up in the right pane, and
now my dialogue boxes all work correctly. I can see all the wording again,
what a relief!! thanks so much to both you and Andy
Jim


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:%23cAZGsPAFHA.2640@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
Jim,

Open Regedit and navigate to these two locations:

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

-and-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts

Backup the keys to separate REG files and save it in a safe location.

Apply the attached REG file (fonts.reg - ~10KB)


NOTE If the actual .FON (Font file) is missing, see Andrew Bailey's post
which contains the font attachment in a Zip file.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Jim" <jheidino@spamswbell.net> wrote in message
news:uxr5%23YKAFHA.1300@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
Thanks for your speedy reply, Ramesh, however, by the time I had thought to
use the system restore, too much time had passed, and I have since
uninstalled the trail program for the registry editor (my bad on both of
these solutions)
Would there be any other feasible way of fixing this, do you think?
I am wondering why there is no place to download this font, as I thought it
was one of the required fonts for windows? just a thought
thank you
Jim

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?)

You're welcome Jim, and thanks for the thanks

Andy

"Jim" <jheidino@spamswbell.net> wrote in message
news:%23RECigRAFHA.1400@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> THANKS so much Andy, this is EXACTLY what I needed, my dialogue boxes all
> work like they should again. tnx to good people like yourself and Ramesh.
my
> heartfelt thanks to both
> Jim
>
>
> "Andrew Bailey" <andy.j.bailey@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:K2DId.691$gF.194@newsfe1-gui.ntli.net...
> > The fonts are attatched to this reply...
> >
> > Andy
> >
> > "Jim" <jheidino@spamswbell.net> wrote in message
> > news:uNJqqBKAFHA.1564@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> >> After using a registry cleaner program, I lost the ms serif font. I
think
> >> this was the font used in a lot of program dialogue boxes, such as
> > roboform,
> >> and some of the installing programs boxes. what happens, is that the
> > letters
> >> are too big and run off the screen now, or else I get the top half of
one
> >> line, and the bottom half of another line. I have searched google to
find
> >> the font to download, but have not been successful. If I can get the
font
> >> back, will these programs automatically pick the font back up and put
> > things
> >> right again in the dialogue boxes, or will I have to re associate the
> >> font
> >> with them? If so, how?
> >> tnx in advance for any and all help
> >> Jim
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
>

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?)

You're welcome Jim. BTW, did you need that REG fix as well?

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Jim" <jheidino@spamswbell.net> wrote in message news:%23RECigRAFHA.1400@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
THANKS so much Andy, this is EXACTLY what I needed, my dialogue boxes all
work like they should again. tnx to good people like yourself and Ramesh. my
heartfelt thanks to both
Jim

 

[Jim]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?)

No, the reg fix wasn't needed, Ramesh, .... BUT.... I saved it in my
'special' folder for a rainy day, just in case. I know it's extra work for
you guys to do that kind of work, and I won't let it go to waste. tnx
bunches, and I'm gonna watch those little registry cleaners, a l i t t l e
bit closer from now on (g)

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:%231uP5hRAFHA.3708@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
You're welcome Jim. BTW, did you need that REG fix as well?

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Jim" <jheidino@spamswbell.net> wrote in message
news:%23RECigRAFHA.1400@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
THANKS so much Andy, this is EXACTLY what I needed, my dialogue boxes all
work like they should again. tnx to good people like yourself and Ramesh. my
heartfelt thanks to both
Jim

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?)

Welcome, again and thanks for letting me know. Because you said this happened after running a Registry cleaner, this made me think it's a problem with \Font keys.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Jim" <jheidino@spamswbell.net> wrote in message news:%231TzthRAFHA.3840@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
Thanks Ramesh, I used Andy's fonts, and just added them to the fonts folder,
checked the path you gave here, and they showed up in the right pane, and
now my dialogue boxes all work correctly. I can see all the wording again,
what a relief!! thanks so much to both you and Andy
Jim


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@online.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:%23cAZGsPAFHA.2640@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
Jim,

Open Regedit and navigate to these two locations:

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

-and-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts

Backup the keys to separate REG files and save it in a safe location.

Apply the attached REG file (fonts.reg - ~10KB)


NOTE If the actual .FON (Font file) is missing, see Andrew Bailey's post
which contains the font attachment in a Zip file.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


"Jim" <jheidino@spamswbell.net> wrote in message
news:uxr5%23YKAFHA.1300@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
Thanks for your speedy reply, Ramesh, however, by the time I had thought to
use the system restore, too much time had passed, and I have since
uninstalled the trail program for the registry editor (my bad on both of
these solutions)
Would there be any other feasible way of fixing this, do you think?
I am wondering why there is no place to download this font, as I thought it
was one of the required fonts for windows? just a thought
thank you
Jim