Microsoft KB Archive/138795

= Damaged Monotype Sorts Font Causes Display Problems =

Article ID: 138795

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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This article was previously published under Q138795



SYMPTOMS
When you run some Windows-based programs in Windows 95, or print from these programs, some fonts may be displayed or printed incorrectly. When this occurs, the fonts may appear as snowflakes or other similar objects. This problem is known to occur with the following fonts:
 * Courier
 * MS Sans Serif
 * MS Serif
 * Small Fonts
 * Symbol



CAUSE
This problem can occur if the Monotype Sorts TrueType font has been installed and is damaged. This font is not included with Windows 95, and is not necessary for the fonts listed above to work correctly. However, if this font is installed and is damaged, the fonts listed above may be affected.



RESOLUTION
Remove the Monotype Sorts font from the Fonts folder, and then restart your computer. To remove the Monotype Sorts font, double-click the Fonts icon in Control Panel, use the right mouse button to click the Monotype Sorts icon, and then click Delete on the menu that appears.

To restore the Monotype Sorts font, reinstall the program that originally installed the font. Depending on the program, you may also be able to copy, expand, or extract the font files directly from the program's CD-ROM or disks. For information about how to do so, refer to the program's documentation or manufacturer.

Additional query words: corrupt garbage scrambled dingbats win95x

Keywords: KB138795

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