 Lost the Commercial Script BT font., After Compaq System restore |
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 Jan 25 2005, 09:15 AM
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Due to malware, I did a full system restore using the originally supplied Compaq CD's about a month ago. I backed up all of my documents and reinstalled them on my "new " system. However I have lost the Commercial Script BT font. It's not on the list of available fonts in Works, nor can I find it in Control Panel>Fonts. The documents I originally did using that font remain the same in the text area (all in Arial) but the headings are changed to something ugly (to me) font named "Lucida Handwriting".  I googled for "Commercial Script BT" but could only find downloads for a price in excess of what I want to pay, i.e. no freeware. Also could not find anything similar that was attractive to me. Can any of you bright folks explain what happended to my font and how to get it (or similar) back in my system? This post has been edited by scarlett: Jan 26 2005, 11:01 AM -------------------- "Love to eat them mousies, mousies what I like to eat; bite they little heads off, nibble on they tiny feet". B. Kliban
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Jan 25 2005, 09:32 AM
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Your Font was deleted during your format. Can you reinstall Works?
-------------------- **** We use our powers for good, not evil **** When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail. Abraham Maslo |
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Jan 25 2005, 09:39 AM
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Golden Web
fonts.goldenweb.it/index_file/lit/d2/True_Type_Fonts/c/c/start/100/default.html Mods: i can't go to this site as of now so i'm unaware of whats on it please remove this URL if its not appropriate Edit: Won't let me make it a Link! //Mod edit: this site is in Italian// This post has been edited by KoanYorel: Jan 25 2005, 09:54 AM |
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Jan 25 2005, 10:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 405 Joined: 7-December 04 From: Northern California Member No.: 6,604 |
Leurgy: I had already tried the reinstall (see how smart you are making me!) but no joy. The font is apparently lost in the ether. Any other suggestions?
-------------------- "Love to eat them mousies, mousies what I like to eat; bite they little heads off, nibble on they tiny feet". B. Kliban
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Jan 25 2005, 10:18 AM
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Voted most likely Group: Members Posts: 3,674 Joined: 19-September 04 From: Collingwood, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 2,883 |
Yeah. Make a new letterhead.
-------------------- **** We use our powers for good, not evil **** When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail. Abraham Maslo |
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Jan 25 2005, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 405 Joined: 7-December 04 From: Northern California Member No.: 6,604 |
You're a real pal.
-------------------- "Love to eat them mousies, mousies what I like to eat; bite they little heads off, nibble on they tiny feet". B. Kliban
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Jan 25 2005, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(LoLucky @ Jan 25 2005, 08:39 AM) Golden Web fonts.goldenweb.it/index_file/lit/d2/True_Type_Fonts/c/c/start/100/default.html Mods: i can't go to this site as of now so i'm unaware of whats on it please remove this URL if its not appropriate Edit: Won't let me make it a Link! //Mod edit: this site is in Italian// Google will translate web pages for you.  See link below.http://216.239.37.104/translate_c?hl=en&u=...hl%3Den%26lr%3D Edit: Oops. Just Google for GoldenWeb and click on "Translate this page" The link I just gave didn't stay translated.  Nevermind  No need to split this off, unless eiether Izzy or twinsdad wishes me to.
This post has been edited by scarlett: Jan 25 2005, 11:33 AM --------------------  |
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Jan 25 2005, 10:36 AM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 331 Joined: 11-October 04 Member No.: 3,520 |
Google = Uber
Google is where i got that Link. if you do a Search for "Commercial Script" BT Free on Google its the top site. |
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Jan 25 2005, 12:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 405 Joined: 7-December 04 From: Northern California Member No.: 6,604 |
LoLucky: Thanks for the tip. I'd previously found that GoldenWeb site via Google trying to find Commercial Script BT. They do list it (and show samples) but it is not downloadable for free. They list 1000's of different fonts and about 1/2 of them are free so it's apparently a good resource for some fonts. I'm gonna noodle around in there this evening and see if I can find a freebie that is similar to what I had. Thanks again.
-------------------- "Love to eat them mousies, mousies what I like to eat; bite they little heads off, nibble on they tiny feet". B. Kliban
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Jan 25 2005, 02:38 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 331 Joined: 11-October 04 Member No.: 3,520 |
Sorry didn't know like i said i'm unable to go to there from here
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Jan 25 2005, 02:56 PM
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What version of Works did yo have twinsdad?
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Jan 25 2005, 06:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 405 Joined: 7-December 04 From: Northern California Member No.: 6,604 |
Izzy: It's Microsoft Works 2000, version 5.0. Do you have suggestions as to how to get my font (Commercial Script BT) back?
Frankly, I really don't like Works and have been toying with the idea of installing OpenOffice suite and am now wondering which fonts they supply. I'm a simple guy, using Arial 99% of the time, just need a readable cursive script (like CS-BT) for some advertising letterheads, etc. -------------------- "Love to eat them mousies, mousies what I like to eat; bite they little heads off, nibble on they tiny feet". B. Kliban
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Jan 25 2005, 07:25 PM
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Hi twinsdad!
The problem with fonts is different publishers call the same font different names. A version of Commercial Script (or what I know of as Commercial Script from my days as a typesetter) can be gotten for free here: http://eknp.com/php/fd.php?f=elegant_script I have used this site before and have never gotten hacked but of course, be careful. Hope this helps... ChinaCat newbie, working on cool siggy and avatar P.S. An excellent FREEWARE M$Office Suite alternative is EasyOffice... just got it and so far I'm diggin' it... |
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Jan 25 2005, 07:53 PM
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 helping hand Group: Members Posts: 1,700 Joined: 14-April 04 From: Texas Member No.: 150 |
Thanks for the tip ChinaCat.
I have Open Office, and searching for both fonts, I could not find either one. There are many that are cursive though. -------------------- We are all curious like a cat. We wonder, we ask, we learn.
Please post back when a suggestion works, so that others may learn. |
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Jan 25 2005, 10:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 405 Joined: 7-December 04 From: Northern California Member No.: 6,604 |
China Cat I owe you big-time for that link. Many many very cool cursive-type fonts there, at least two very similar to Commercial Script BT, and they are all FREE!
Thanks again. 
-------------------- "Love to eat them mousies, mousies what I like to eat; bite they little heads off, nibble on they tiny feet". B. Kliban
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