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petergraber
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January 13, 2011
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64-Bit Windows 7 & Postscript I Fonts

  • January 13, 2011
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Hello.  New machine.  64-bit Win7 with CS5 installed.  Attempting to install some older PS 1 fonts. 

Have all necessary elements of each set (both PFM/PFB).

Get 'does not appear to be a valid font' error when attempting to install via Windows7.  I am the 'administrator' of the machine.

I have also copied entire folders into ID5 fonts folder as well (Program Files (x86)/Adobe/Adobe InDesign CS5/ Fonts)

Still nothing.

Stumped.

Any assistance or insight/next steps would be appreciated.

PTG

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    Jean James
    Participating Frequently
    March 24, 2011

    Hello. I wonder if you can help me please. I have had CS2 for quite some time. However, I have not had it loaded on my machine since the last crash a few years ago, after which I updated to Windows XP.

    Yesterday, I upgrated to Windows 7 64 bit. The Technician was able to reinstall CS2 with no problem.

    I have Adobe Type Manager Delux 4.1  If I load it, will it cause any problems do you think, or will it just work like it did previously?

    Can you help me at all please? I am an amateur with CS

    Dov Isaacs
    Dov Isaacs
    Legend
    March 24, 2011

    ATM (Adobe Type Manager) is not compatible with any 64-bit version of Windows, any version of Windows Vista, or any version of Windows 7.

    Don't even attempt to install it. The damage may require a complete reinstallation of the operating system.

    Note that CS2 (3 revisions ago) was not officially supported by Adobe on any 64-bit version of Windows nor on any version of Windows beyond Windows XP. You install it and use it on Windows 7 64-bit totally at your own risk. Considering the value of lost time, data, etc., you may wish to consider upgrading to CS5.

              - Dov

    - Dov Isaacs, former Adobe Principal Scientist (April 30, 1990 - May 30, 2021)
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    Jean James
    Participating Frequently
    March 24, 2011

    Thank you so much for that.

    The CS2 is already installed on my system. I understand that CS5 is on sale until April 7. Upgrading from CS2 Premium Academic version to regular CS5 Standard versionis $499 until April 7.

    Is that correct?

    If so, what do I have to do to get that price on a boxed set.

    Do I have to uninstall the CS2 before installing the CS5 upgade please?

    Also, what do I use as a type manager please?

    Jean

    Dov Isaacs
    Dov Isaacs
    Legend
    January 13, 2011

    Exactly how are you attempting to install your PS 1 fonts (we assume you mean Type 1 fonts)?

    For Windows 7 and Type 1 fonts, you should right-click on the .PFM file and use the Install option.

         - Dov

    - Dov Isaacs, former Adobe Principal Scientist (April 30, 1990 - May 30, 2021)
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    petergraberAuthor
    Participant
    January 13, 2011

    Dov,

    Yes, they are Type I fonts.

    And yes, when I say 'install,'  I mean 'Right Clck on the .PFM file and use  the 'Install' option.

    I then receive the error from Windows.

    Still searching for a solution.  Any other ideas to try would  be great...

    PTG

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    petergraberAuthor
    Participant
    January 13, 2011

    Also - for further info - they are all Font Folio 9 files

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