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Q167599: 8 x 16 TrueType Font for MS-DOS Not Available

Article: Q167599
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbui win95
Last Modified: 08-NOV-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 
- Microsoft Plus! 98, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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After you install Microsoft Plus!, the 8 x 16 TrueType font may no longer be
available in the Font box when you run an MS-DOS-based program.

CAUSE
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The font list built from the [TTFontDimenCache] section in the System.ini file
has been changed.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1. Use any text editor (such as Notepad) to open the System.ini file in the
  Windows\System folder.

2. Add the following line to the [TTFontDimenCache] section of the file:

  0 15=8 16

3. Change the line numbering for the existing lines 0 15 and 0 16 to 0 16 and 0
  17.

4. Save and then close the System.ini file, and then restart Windows 95.

MORE INFORMATION
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Installing Microsoft Plus! installs the Lucida Console TrueType font, which
changes the font dimension settings, overwriting the default settings.

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Keywords          : kbui win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search _IKkbbogus kbGamesSearch kbPlus98 kbPlusSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbPlus95
Version           : 95

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