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How To Install PostScript Type 1 Fonts in Windows 2000 or Windows XP

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Windows 2000 and XP have built-in support for PostScript Type 1 fonts so the use of Adobe Type Manager (ATM) is not required. The procedure to install PostScript fonts is simple, but make a note of the tips, below. 
Also see How to Install PostScript Type 1 Fonts in Windows 3.1/Me/98/95/NT Using Adobe Type Manager (ATM) and this illustrated tutorial on How to Install, Preview, and Delete Fonts in Windows 7
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 1-5 minutes or less to install a few fonts on a Windows PC
Here's How:
  1. Go to Control Panel.
    Click Start | Settings | Control Panel.

  2. Open Fonts Folder.
    Double-click on the Fonts folder.

  3. Open Font Installation Pane.
    Choose File | Install New Font.

    If necessary see My Windows Font Folder is missing 'Install New Font' command. How do I fix?

  4. Find the Fonts.
    In the Folders menu, navigate to the folder containing the fonts that you wish to install. A list of available fonts will appear in the List of Fonts window.

  5. Choose Fonts to Install.
    Click on the font you wish to install or use the "Select All" button to install all fonts in the List of Fonts.

  6. Finish Installation.
    Click on OK. Your fonts will be installed and ready to use.
Tips:
  1. If you are installing fonts from a CD be sure the 'Add without copying files' box is NOT checked; unless the fonts are located somewhere (such as a network) which you will have access to at all times.

  2. Windows Type 1 fonts have two files: PFB (printer font binary has outlines that control how the font looks) and PFM (printer font metrics has information about font spacing). Be sure you have both font files.

  3. If you currently have or previously had Adobe Type Manager Deluxe 4.0, 4.1, or 4.1.1 installed you may need the Adobe Deluxe Updater in order to properly use your Type 1 fonts under Windows 2000/XP. Get it from Adobe.
  4. Due to differences in their structure, Mac and Windows PostScript Type 1 fonts are not cross-platform compatible. Be sure you have Windows PostScript Type 1 fonts.

What You Need:
  • Adobe Deluxe Updater
  • PostScript Type 1 Fonts for Windows

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