Printer Friendly Version
How can I install and use Hebrew fonts on my Windows 2000 computer?
Have you seen the Microsoft Active Directory 70-640 Training video by Train Signal? I highly recommend this course, as you will learn much more than you will from any book. Train Signal's package includes new iPod/MP3 versions of the course (for learning on the go) and Transcender practice tests to help you prepare for certification. The instructors, Ed and Coach, do an amazing job not only preparing you to get Microsoft Certified but also showing you what tasks you need to perform on real Windows 2008 Servers, in the real world!
-Daniel Petri, Petri IT Knowledge Base
Windows 2000 (and XP/2003/Vista) has the built-in ability to display Hebrew fonts on your system without the need to install language packs or special localized versions of the OS. To see Hebrew fonts on your Windows 2000 computer you MUST perform the following tasks precisely in the order listed here. Not doing so might cause your computer to display ??????? instead of Hebrew fonts, especially in Office applications.
Note: You might also want to read the following articles:
Open Control Panel. Go to Regional Options.
In the Language Settings for this system find Hebrew and click the check-box.
Click the Set Default button.
The Select System Locale window will pop up. Find Hebrew and click OK.
Back at the Regional Options window look at the Your Locale (location) drop list. Select Hebrew.
Click OK.
If the system cannot find the i386 folder it will ask you for the CD. Put it in the CD drive or browse to where you've placed your i386 folder. In it there is a folder named LANG, and in it a subfolder named HEB. A progress bar will appear while copying the files.
A windows will pop up asking you if you want to keep the files found on your HD or copy them from the CD. Click Yes.
A window will pop up asking you to reboot your computer. Do it. Do NOT work in Hebrew until you've rebooted your computer.
This is the ONLY good way to install Hebrew fonts in Windows 2000 Professional or Server. Furthermore, I suggest you do NOT install Hebrew support while installing Windows 2000 although you will be prompted to select your regional settings. Doing so might not be as successful as installing Hebrew AFTER the setup process was completed and you've rebooted the computer.
Related articles
You may also want to read:
