When I try to install a font..

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xthe_raven_mistressx
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When I try to install a font..

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it says that the file is damaged or invalid. Anyone know why?
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Most likely it says so because Windows fails to load the font file. Are you able to install other fonts?
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Some older fonts may be invalid, especially on later versions of Windows. What font is it? If you like to send it to me I will try to install it in Windows ME for testing purposes only.
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Re: When I try to install a font..

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xthe_raven_mistressx wrote:it says that the file is damaged or invalid. Anyone know why?
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It's called 'retro rock poster' to the guy that asked, I can't install any other fonts at all i've tried.
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I can't install any other fonts at all i've tried.
Then most likely your system administrator has given you not enough rights to install fonts.
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I've done it in the past though :[
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Can you still install fonts through Windows fonts folder? If not, then someone must have changed your user privileges.
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