TrueType Fonts Displayed Incorrectly

 Last reviewed: October 16, 1997
Article ID: Q169504
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

TrueType fonts may be displayed incorrectly, or not at all, in Windows 95.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if the ttfCache file in the Windows folder is damaged.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods:

Method 1

  1. Restart your computer. When you see the "Starting Windows 95" message, press the F8 key, and then choose Safe Mode from the Startup menu.

  2. In Safe mode, restart Windows 95 normally.

Method 2

  1. Restart your computer. When you see the "Starting Windows 95" message, press the F8 key, and then choose Safe Mode from the Startup menu.

  2. Use Windows Explorer to remove the ttfCache file from the Windows folder.

    For information about how to delete a file, click Start, click Help, click the Index tab, type "deleting" (without quotation marks), and then double-click the "Deleting files or folders" topic.

    NOTE: You need to be able to view hidden files to see the ttfCache file. To view hidden files, click Options on the View menu in Windows Explorer, click Show All Files, and then click OK.

  3. Restart Windows 95 normally.

MORE INFORMATION

The ttfCache file is a hidden file in the Windows folder that is rebuilt when you do one of the following:

  • Start Windows 95 in Safe mode, and then restart normally.
  • Delete the ttfCache file and then restart Windows normally.

For additional information about font limits in Windows 95, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 

   ARTICLE-ID: Q131943
   TITLE     : TrueType Font Limits in Windows 95
For additional information about troubleshooting TrueType fonts, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 

   ARTICLE-ID: 133732
   TITLE     : Missing TrueType Fonts in Fonts Folder or Programs

Additional reference words: 95
Keywords : win95 winttf kbdisplay
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: October 16, 1997
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