Microsoft KB Archive/129985

= Type 1 Font Converter Does Not Convert Some Fonts =

Article ID: 129985

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5

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This article was previously published under Q129985



SYMPTOMS
This error message appears when you attempt to convert a complex Type 1 font to a TrueType equivalent using the Fonts applet in Control Panel:

Could not create "C:\<%systemroot%>\system\" file. Error reading input file "A:\" or "A:\".

However, the input files in question are not corrupt, and the font is a valid Type 1 font.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, install the font as a Type 1 font without converting it to TrueType. Note that this provides a printer font without a TrueType equivalent, so you will not have a matching screen font. Also, the font will only be available for printing on PostScript print devices.

To install a Type 1 font without converting it to TrueType, follow these instructions:


 * 1) Start the Fonts component of Control Panel
 * 2) Choose the Add button
 * 3) Specify the Type 1 font you wish to install
 * 4) Choose the OK button

This may produce a copyright warning message. The warning only applies when you convert Type 1 fonts to TrueType. If you follow these steps you will not convert the font, and the warning will not apply.
 * 1) Clear the Convert Type 1 Font to TrueType check box. Make sure the Install Type 1 Font Files for Use on a PostScript Printer option is selected.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5. This problem was corrected in Windows NT version 3.51.

Additional query words: prodnt Adobe Post Script Type1 Type-1

Keywords: KB129985

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