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Remove - True type font? by Andreas129 on 06-14-2009 at 08:07 AM
Is it possible to remove true type font In chat-windows in the new MSN Version 2009 (Build 14.0.8064.206)?
RE: Remove - True type font? by ryxdp on 06-14-2009 at 08:11 AM
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Originally posted by Andreas129
Is it possible to remove true type font In chat-windows in the new MSN Version 2009 (Build 14.0.8064.206)?
It is possible to change the font using Messsenger Plus! Skins, yes. However if you are looking to remove ClearType on just the chat windows, unfortunately at a quick glance there is no way to disable it per application (and if there was, it would disable ClearType for the whole of Messenger anyway).
RE: Remove - True type font? by Andreas129 on 06-14-2009 at 08:15 AM
Yes, I like to disable ClearType for the whole messenger to. 
Can I use my skin and then easy remove ClearType font with Messenger Plus! Skin somehow? I exportet my skin (one of MS own), but I didn't get a .plsk file? If I make one, can I easy only change the font then?
RE: Remove - True type font? by ryxdp on 06-14-2009 at 08:28 AM
The skinning engine Messenger uses cannot disable ClearType, but you can replace references to fonts in it to use bitmap fonts instead.
RE: RE: Remove - True type font? by Andreas129 on 06-14-2009 at 08:34 AM
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Originally posted by ryxdp
The skinning engine Messenger uses cannot disable ClearType, but you can replace references to fonts in it to use bitmap fonts instead.
Ok, can you please explain how I can do that. Step by step if you got the time...
RE: RE: RE: Remove - True type font? by ryxdp on 06-14-2009 at 08:42 AM
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Originally posted by Andreas129
Ok, can you please explain how I can do that. Step by step if you got the time...
I've put together a quick skin that simply replaces the fonts in Messenger; I've set it as MS Mincho although you can change it.
EDIT: To change the font, go to C:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! Live\Skins\Font Replace Skin and open SkinInfo in Notepad.
Enjoy
RE: Remove - True type font? by Andreas129 on 06-14-2009 at 09:51 AM
Thanks! It works very good! I changed the font to MS Sans Serif.
Bye bye blurry ClearType!
* Can I get it to change the incoming messages to? They are still in ClearType somehow. Is there any more <String Id="2095X"> I can add that fix this?
RE: Remove - True type font? by ryxdp on 06-14-2009 at 10:13 AM
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Originally posted by Andreas129
* Can I get it to change the incoming messages to? They are still in ClearType somehow.
You can override your contacts' fonts using Messenger Plus!:
Preferences -> Conversations -> Formatting -> Received messages font
RE: RE: Remove - True type font? by Andreas129 on 06-14-2009 at 10:17 AM
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Originally posted by ryxdp
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Originally posted by Andreas129
* Can I get it to change the incoming messages to? They are still in ClearType somehow.
You can override your contacts' fonts using Messenger Plus!:
Preferences -> Conversations -> Formatting -> Received messages font
Yes, and I can pick the font, but the font I pick is always in ClearType!
I need the <String Id="?????"> for this I think, so I can add it to your script.
RE: Remove - True type font? by ryxdp on 06-14-2009 at 10:29 AM
Try adding this line then:
<String Id="3018" Source="msgres">Font</String>
If it doesn't work, then I guess the only option is to disable ClearType altogether.
EDIT: Actually I'm pretty sure there is no way to change the fonts for the chat area, unfortunately.
RE: Remove - True type font? by Andreas129 on 06-14-2009 at 10:41 AM
Mmm.. didn't work. Can I try to disable ClearType altogether? How?
There is no registry entry to fix this? I don't use ClearType in any program...
RE: Remove - True type font? by ryxdp on 06-14-2009 at 10:50 AM
To completely disable ClearType, go to Control Panel -> Display -> Appearance -> Effects -> and make sure the second option is unticked or set to Standard.
RE: RE: Remove - True type font? by Andreas129 on 06-14-2009 at 10:54 AM
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Originally posted by ryxdp
To completely disable ClearType, go to Control Panel -> Display -> Appearance -> Effects -> and make sure the second option is unticked or set to Standard.
I have already done that... =) MSN have it's own settings.. hmm.. Any tips for a good font for truetype then? I use Microsoft Sans Serif, bold, size 14 = not blurry.. But way to big.