Windows has come a long way, and while many of the familiar tools have been replaced or modernized, a handful of legacy apps remain in Windows 10 and Windows 11—each with its own niche and charm. From the nostalgic clatter of the old Windows Media Player to the trusty Character Map, these...
Windows has always been a blend of classic functionality and cutting-edge upgrades, and Windows 11 is no exception. Even as Microsoft pushes forward with cloud-based solutions and modern UI features, several trusty old utilities continue to serve their purpose. In our deep dive today, we’ll...
I would like to use the fonts I can see in my computer using the character map and programs like office word.
I assume they are true type fonts but I can't find them?
I have a 3d drawing program that accepts some fonts that show up when clicked on and offers the chance to go to others but where...
I'm trying to learn how to type both the up and down arrows in a text, but the instructions that I found:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_make_arrow_up_on_keyboard
says to use the advanced view in the character map and use the search function, but in mine the advanced view options are...
I am trying to run the "character map" program that is a standard part of Windows. I get an error..."C:\windows\system32\GetUName.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error". Is there a safe place to download a new copy of the dll and once downloaded, how do I replace...
administrator
charactermap
corrupted file
dll
file download
file management
file replacement
getuname
installation dvd
solution
system file
system restore
troubleshooting
windows 10
windows 11
windows error
I have been using a Vista Computer which came with a multimedia keyboard. The multimedia keys can be easily programmed in the Keyboard item in the Control Panel. This works very well and lets me choose Eudora for the email program and call up the Character Map with the Calculator multimedia...
calculator key
charactermap
control panel
default programs
documentation
eudora
hp support
keyboard
multimedia
programming
software issues
technical support
user flexibility
user interests
windows 7
windows vista
I have 3 HP Multi-media keyboards. On my Vista system the programs for the multi-media keys are displayed in a grid in the Control Panel section Keyboard. In the Windows 7 Control panel Keyhoard the grid is there, but is blank and there seems to be no way to change any thing. It appears to me...
accessibility
charactermap
control panel
customization
eudora
hotkeys
hp keyboards
input devices
key mapping
keyboard
multi-media
programming
software compatibility
system settings
user preferences
windows 7
windows vista