A better way to install fonts (windows)

**Kep!** · 07-23-2008, 12:58 PM

Why hasn't this come before?
http://www.ghacks.net/2008/07/23/bet...ts-in-windows/

**cyxodus** · 07-23-2008, 01:03 PM

Vista come with something similar.

**Kep!** · 07-23-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyxodus

Vista come with something similar.

Yes it does. But a lot of us were wise enough not to "upgrade".

**cyxodus** · 07-23-2008, 01:36 PM

I didn't upgrade but was forced to buy a new computer.

Jason Arthur · 07-23-2008, 03:35 PM

Can't you just open your fonts directory and Alt drag fonts in there?

That's how you do it on a mac. Super simple and I don't have to copy and paste or get extra software. Seems like when I used a PC all I did was drag fonts into the Fonts folder. Been awhile though.

On the computers at work we have the Adobe Type Manager. If that's as good as it gets on a PC then score another point for Macs.

-- J

Amadarwin · 07-23-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonArthur

Can't you just open your fonts directory and Alt drag fonts in there?

yes, but it would be ctrl drag.

Digital-CAPS · 07-24-2008, 12:53 AM

I just drop and drag... one copy to the windows font folder (if I intend to install it at that time) and one for the trusty Digital-CAPS Categorized Font folder on the hard drive for storage and back-up. I don't push any buttons or use any software for it. A simple, free mouse function.

**Kep!** · 07-24-2008, 10:48 AM

I prefer this method...should be standard (as it now is in Vista). The drag and drop method has actualyl given me heartache before, so this is overdue (by about 10 years).

Thomas Mauer · 07-24-2008, 12:24 PM

Uh, Extensis Suitcase and other font managers are a much better tool for this because you can keep your fonts in another location, turn them on and off as you please (they get linked into the font folder), and you can preview a bunch of fonts side by side with sample copy of your choosing.

If you don't copy all of your fonts into the Windows or Mac font folder, your system will run much faster because all those fonts don't have to be processed all the time.

Extensis comes for both Mac and Windows, btw.

devildog · 07-24-2008, 01:49 PM

There's also Font Agent Pro, which is available on both the Mac and PC, I use it on my Mac and haven't had a problem yet. A dedicated font management app, like this, makes life much easier.

**Kep!** · 07-24-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas Mauer

Uh, Extensis Suitcase and other font managers are a much better tool for this because you can keep your fonts in another location, turn them on and off as you please (they get linked into the font folder), and you can preview a bunch of fonts side by side with sample copy of your choosing.

If you don't copy all of your fonts into the Windows or Mac font folder, your system will run much faster because all those fonts don't have to be processed all the time.

Extensis comes for both Mac and Windows, btw.

I have never been able to run Extensis without my system crashing within a week. Too bad as I'd love to be able to use it.

Thomas Mauer · 07-24-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kep!

I have never been able to run Extensis without my system crashing within a week. Too bad as I'd love to be able to use it.

Hmm, I've never had that happen. Have you tried the latest version, and when was the last time you reinstalled Windows from scratch?

**Kep!** · 07-25-2008, 02:10 PM

Not sure. Last attempt was 6 months ago. Ditto on the scratch install.

Thomas Mauer · 07-25-2008, 02:35 PM

Damn, sorry to hear that, man.

07-23-2008, 12:58 PM	#1
Kep! Self-Evident Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: He's EVERYWHERE! He's EVERYWHERE! Posts: 8,771	A better way to install fonts (windows) Why hasn't this come before? http://www.ghacks.net/2008/07/23/bet...ts-in-windows/ __________________ AEIOU, *Kep!* Writer, Letterer, Magician & Sophist www.wordybastard.com Why yes, I am on Facebook, thanks for asking

07-23-2008, 01:03 PM	#2
cyxodus NinjaLettering.com Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The nearest arcade or movie theater. Posts: 1,846	Vista come with something similar. __________________ =Payton Aspiring Artist, Letterer and Graphic Designer NINJALETTERING.com \| DeviantArt Portfolio \| Lettering Library

07-23-2008, 01:36 PM	#4
cyxodus NinjaLettering.com Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The nearest arcade or movie theater. Posts: 1,846	I didn't upgrade but was forced to buy a new computer. __________________ =Payton Aspiring Artist, Letterer and Graphic Designer NINJALETTERING.com \| DeviantArt Portfolio \| Lettering Library

07-24-2008, 10:48 AM	#8
Kep! Self-Evident Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: He's EVERYWHERE! He's EVERYWHERE! Posts: 8,771	I prefer this method...should be standard (as it now is in Vista). The drag and drop method has actualyl given me heartache before, so this is overdue (by about 10 years). __________________ AEIOU, *Kep!* Writer, Letterer, Magician & Sophist www.wordybastard.com Why yes, I am on Facebook, thanks for asking

07-25-2008, 02:10 PM	#13
Kep! Self-Evident Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: He's EVERYWHERE! He's EVERYWHERE! Posts: 8,771	Not sure. Last attempt was 6 months ago. Ditto on the scratch install. __________________ AEIOU, *Kep!* Writer, Letterer, Magician & Sophist www.wordybastard.com Why yes, I am on Facebook, thanks for asking

07-23-2008, 03:35 PM	#5
Jason Arthur Starving Letterer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,501	Can't you just open your fonts directory and Alt drag fonts in there? That's how you do it on a mac. Super simple and I don't have to copy and paste or get extra software. Seems like when I used a PC all I did was drag fonts into the Fonts folder. Been awhile though. On the computers at work we have the Adobe Type Manager. If that's as good as it gets on a PC then score another point for Macs. -- J

07-24-2008, 12:53 AM	#7
Digital-CAPS Letterer/"COMICS" Writer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: InSiDe @ BuBbLe Posts: 888	I just drop and drag... one copy to the windows font folder (if I intend to install it at that time) and one for the trusty Digital-CAPS Categorized Font folder on the hard drive for storage and back-up. I don't push any buttons or use any software for it. A simple, free mouse function.

07-24-2008, 12:24 PM	#9
Thomas Mauer http://thomasmauer.com Join Date: May 2005 Location: Magdeburg, Germany Posts: 818	Uh, Extensis Suitcase and other font managers are a much better tool for this because you can keep your fonts in another location, turn them on and off as you please (they get linked into the font folder), and you can preview a bunch of fonts side by side with sample copy of your choosing. If you don't copy all of your fonts into the Windows or Mac font folder, your system will run much faster because all those fonts don't have to be processed all the time. Extensis comes for both Mac and Windows, btw.

07-24-2008, 01:49 PM	#10
devildog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 131	There's also Font Agent Pro, which is available on both the Mac and PC, I use it on my Mac and haven't had a problem yet. A dedicated font management app, like this, makes life much easier.

07-25-2008, 02:35 PM	#14
Thomas Mauer http://thomasmauer.com Join Date: May 2005 Location: Magdeburg, Germany Posts: 818	Damn, sorry to hear that, man.

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