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Q132925: Errors When ATM Is Installed in Windows\Fonts Folder

Article: Q132925
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility
Last Modified: 28-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you install Adobe Type Manager (ATM) to the Windows\Fonts folder, you will
receive the following error message when you start the ATM Control Panel
(Atmcntrl.exe):

  Invalid Fonts Directory

No fonts are displayed and you must choose another folder.

CAUSE
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The Windows\Fonts folder is not a normal folder. This folder has a system
attribute that cannot be modified. The ATM installation program can set up ATM
in this folder, but ATM does not function correctly from this folder.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, remove the ATM fonts from the Windows\Fonts folder,
remove the Atm.ini file from the Windows folder, and then install ATM again.
Choose a folder other than the Windows\Fonts folder for the installation.

MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or other- wise, regarding
this product's performance or reliability.


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Keywords          : win95 appscomp kbAppCompatibility 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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