Tips to open FON file
Can't open the FON file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FON files as well as a list of programs that support FON files.
FON file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Windows Bitmap Font Format |
| File Category |
Font Files |
The FON file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FON files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FON file on each system platform.
What is FON file?
The file with the extension FON is the Font Files file type. Additionally, the Font Files category contains 109 of other files. Microsoft Windows Bitmap Font Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use FontForge to handle this file. This is a program created by George Williams. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. Microsoft Windows will apply when it is not possible to use FontForge.
How to open FON file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft Windows Bitmap Font Format is that FON is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open FON, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FON file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install FontForge
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that FontForge is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name FontForge into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FON with FontForge. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FON files.
Programs to open FON file
Remember to download programs supporting FON files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FontForge with FON files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FON file to open in the FontForge application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the FontForge application as the default for handling the FON file.
Step 3. Update FontForge to the latest version
If, despite the association of the FontForge program with the Microsoft Windows Bitmap Font Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the George Williams website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FON file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the FON file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FON or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected FON files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FON file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FON file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file FON except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the FON file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the FON file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FON file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FON file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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