Thread: Installing Font in Windows Vista

ok I've about had it!!

I've been trying to download and install a font for the last hour and it's not working. I've downloaded/installed many fonts when I had XP before so I do know what I'm doing.

Now I download the font in a zip file, extract it to the Font folder, and nothing happens. I've tried extracting it within my Downloads folder and moving it manually to the Font folder, and I've tried downloading it directly to the Font folder, and nothing is working!!

Does anyone know if their is a compatibility issue with downloading and installing fonts with Windows Vista?

never really used vista in anger,
so just guessing

but I think there's serious restrictions on what you can do in a system folder (ie. /winnt/fonts)

is there some sort of automated font installing program within windows?

*edit*
quick google revealed how
Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Fonts
navigate to where the font is, and click install

Originally Posted by Ynot

Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Fonts
navigate to where the font is, and click install

When I go to the Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Install/Remove Font, is just takes me back to Windows Explorer and there is no Install button to click

WTF I don't get it!!

Thanks for helping me, Ynot - I was hoping you'd reply

ok, try right clicking in the fonts folder
is there an option to install new fonts?

Originally Posted by Ynot

ok, try right clicking in the fonts folder
is there an option to install new fonts?

OMG I LOVE YOU

I had to move it to the C: drive so it could see it, but it worked!!

You are my hero, Tony

anything for you, Tab