Error Message: The Font File May Be Damaged

Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
Article ID: Q134706

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are adding TrueType fonts to Windows 95, you may receive the following error message:

   Unable to install the <fontname> (TrueType) font.
   The font file may be damaged.

   Check with your font vendor about obtaining a new file.

CAUSE

This error can occur if the TrueType font file is damaged, or if you have reached the maximum number of TrueType fonts that can be installed in Windows 95.

RESOLUTION

Replace the damaged font file, or remove one or more installed TrueType fonts.

MORE INFORMATION

You can install a maximum of approximately 1000 TrueType fonts in Windows 95. For additional information about the maximum number of TrueType fonts in Windows 95, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q131943
   TITLE     : TrueType Font Limits in Windows 95

KBCategory: kbprint kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: wpp95 win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: August 21, 1995
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