Downloaded 4 fonts on my computer and all the files unpacked, but says I have to wait until Windows is finished with the files

I downloaded 4 fonts on my computer and all of the decompressed files. However, my computer telling me I have to wait until Windows is finished with the files. I made sure all Windows programs are disabled, but he still repeats the message. Why is it so?

Hi Clarissa Tan.

  1. What is the complete message you receive?
  2. Which site did you download the fonts on the computer?

Method 1

I suggest you to use the link below to download new fonts on the computer and check if it helps.

To add a new font to your computer

http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/windows_fonts_addnew.mspx?mfr=true

Download new fonts

http://www.Microsoft.com/typography/fonts/

Method 2

It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

I suggest that you set up the computer in a clean boot state and try to install new fonts, check if it helps.

To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

See section to learn more about how to clean boot.

How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

Reset the computer to start as usual

When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  1. Click Start , and then click run.
  2. Type msconfig , and then click OK.
    The System Configuration utility dialog box appears.
  3. Click the general tab, click Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services , and then click OK.
  4. When you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.

Tags: Windows

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