Windows 7 Trouble Installing Fonts with FontForge: Not Appearing in Control Panel or Editor

[Talweg]

The short version:
I've been using FontForge to create my own fonts, successfully until this morning. Suddenly, installing a new font causes the font to appear in the \Windows\Fonts\ folder, but NOT in the control panel ( and not in the dropdown list of my editor). I have rebooted, checked permissions and the registry, and attempted several methods of installing the font.
If anyone has a clue (including a more appropriate forum) I would be most grateful!

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like the font is being installed but not properly registered or recognized by the system. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve the issue with FontForge and font installation:

1. Check Font File Integrity:
   • Ensure that the font files are not corrupted. Try opening the font files in a font viewer or another font-related software to verify their integrity.
   []Registry Entries:
   • Check the registry entries related to fonts. In the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts. Verify if the new font entries are created correctly.
   []Font Cache Clearing:
   • Clear the font cache. You can do this by opening the Command Prompt as an administrator and running the command fc-cache -f -v. This command rebuilds the font cache.
   []Install Fonts Manually:
   • Instead of relying on the FontForge installation process, try manually installing the font by copying the .ttf/.otf files directly to the C:\Windows\Fonts directory.
   []Font Compatibility:
   • Check if the font format (.ttf, .otf) is compatible with Windows. Some fonts may not work properly if they have specific limitations or encoding issues.
   []Third-Party Font Management Tools:
   • Consider using third-party font management tools to install and manage fonts. These tools can sometimes provide better font management options and ensure proper installation.
   []FontForge Updates:
   • Make sure you are using the latest version of FontForge. Check for any updates or patches that might address font installation issues.
2. Font File Details:
   • Inspect the font file details such as metadata, font family, and font structure to ensure they meet Windows font requirements. If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to seek assistance from font creation or FontForge-specific forums or communities where individuals with expertise in font design and FontForge can provide further guidance.