Install New Fonts in Windows Vista and XP [How To]

By Rich
August 22, 2008
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On www.Mintywhite.com, you can download hundreds of fonts. This guide will show you how to install a font in Windows XP, Vista etc.

Installing a New Font

1. Download one of many fonts here

2. Extract the zip file

3. Navigate to C:\Windows\Fonts

Install New Fonts in Windows Vista and XP 1

4. Drag and drop the font into the fonts folder

Install New Fonts in Windows Vista and XP 2

Now you may use your font in most applications including the following: Microsoft Office, Paint, Photoshop etc.

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Efim Sofer

free fonts collections for windows is a great idea. thank you.
Efim Sofer

free fonts collections for windows is a great idea. thank you.
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Rich

@Hms Are you using Windows XP/Vista? If so, just double click on the zip file you download. Windows XP and Vista support zip files natively.
Hms

Hey ..HOW TO UnZip it ??? Please Reply .. Thank you
Rich

@Hms Are you using Windows XP/Vista? If so, just double click on the zip file you download. Windows XP and Vista support zip files natively.
Hms

Hey ..HOW TO UnZip it ??? Please Reply .. Thank you
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Paul Longva

I must be computer illiterate because I can NOT work out how to down load these fonts please send me a more specific set of instructions. eg: I unzip folder then do I browse for folder or what.
Paul Longva

I must be computer illiterate because I can NOT work out how to down load these fonts please send me a more specific set of instructions. eg: I unzip folder then do I browse for folder or what.
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