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8 x 16 TrueType Font for MS-DOS Not Available

Article ID:167599
Last Review:January 19, 2007
Revision:1.3
This article was previously published under Q167599

SYMPTOMS

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.

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CAUSE

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

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RESOLUTION

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.

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MORE INFORMATION

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

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APPLIES TO
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Plus! 95 Standard Edition
Microsoft Plus! 98 Standard Edition

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Keywords: 
kbui KB167599

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