Troubleshooting Problems Opening FNT Files
Frequent FNT Opening Issues
Microsoft Windows Removed
You attempt to load your FNT file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The FNT File Extension". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Windows is not installed on %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your FNT because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: If you have another software that you know opens FNT files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.
Microsoft Windows Requires Update
Your Windows Font File file is incompatible with Microsoft Windows because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Microsoft Windows version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Windows Font File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Windows than you have on your PC.
Tip: If you right-click on your FNT file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Regardless, most of the FNT file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Windows installed.
Other FNT File Issues
Even with the correct version of Microsoft Windows installed, you can still experience difficulties opening FNTs. If you are still having problems opening FNT files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:
- File references in the Windows Registry for FNT are wrong
- Mistaken removal of the Windows registry FNT description
- Invalid installation of a FNT-associated program (eg. Microsoft Windows)
- The FNT itself is corrupted
- Past or present virus infection has affected your FNT
- Drivers associated with FNT software need to be updated
- Insufficient system resources to successfully open Windows Font File files
Quiz: Which of these is considered a vector image file?
That's Correct!
The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.
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The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.