PRB: AddFontResource() Fails with FNT Files Larger Than 64K (196648)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Platform Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.0, when used with:
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 95
    • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q196648

SYMPTOMS

When calling AddFontResource() on Windows 95/98 with a FNT file larger than 64K, the function returns 0 (zero) and GetLastError() reports an error status of 0 (zero).

RESOLUTION

There are two ways to work around this problem. The simplest solution is to author FNT files so that they are smaller than the 64K limit. A better solution, however, is to create a True Type font rather than a FNT file.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

REFERENCES

For additional informations, click the article number about troubleshooting problems withAddFontResource() below to view the article about troubleshooting problems withAddFontResource() in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

160214 PRB: 32-bit Font Files Not Recognized by Windows 95 Shell

100487 Use 16-Bit .FON Files for Cross-Platform Compatibility

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/11/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB196648
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