Cant fix "Reading font" error

[Greg_Nishimoto@adobeforums.com]

All of a sudden my Illustrator program gets stuck after i "click" open...then gets stuck on "Reading Fonts"...

I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling...even tried to move font folder...

Someone told me to delete the Iluustrator prefs folder..i can't find it at all!...

If there is anyone out there that can help i WILL appreciate it!!!!!!!

[LenHewitt@adobeforums.com]

Greg,

1) Do a system-wide search for adobe*fnt.LST files on your machine and
delete all you find (There can be many of them!) - They will be rebuilt
automatically as required.

2) Details on deleting the preference file can be found in the FAQ at the
top of this forum's Topic List.

[Greg_Nishimoto@adobeforums.com]

I finally founf out how to delete the "AIperfs folder" it its STILL stuck when I launch Illustrator and freezes on the "Redaing Fonts" part....

Does this have anyhting to do w/ the actual font folder?????
does a certain types of fonts needed?

I really do need A LOT of help i dont think i am doing this correctly! Thanks if anyone can help me!

[Greg_Nishimoto@adobeforums.com]

I found out how to delete the Aiprefs folder...did that...still wont launch...

Is it a program issue?
or a "font folder" issue...i have NO clue!

If anyone out there please HELP me!....or suggest advice!

Thanks to anyone out there!

[Projects_Coordinator@adobeforums.com]

I had some strange and quirky things with AI CS intially. I had more than 1000 fonts installed and when I streamlined back to about 400, my troubles went away. Constant pref corruption and freezes during the "reading fonts" occured all the time. Good luck!
Stacy

[LenHewitt@adobeforums.com]

Greg,

Have you deleted all your adobe*fnt.LST files?

[LenHewitt@adobeforums.com]

Greg,

I have moved yur new topic to this, your original one. Please keep all posts about a particular problem to ONE Topic. Not only will this make it easier for you and everyone else to locate the relevant replies, but also has the added advantage of avoiding upsetting the natives...

[Greg_Nishimoto@adobeforums.com]

I have No clue what *fnt.LST is located or anyhting..

can ya give me a srep by step description please??..

Its a font issue then?

NOT the Illustrator program?

OK thanks a lot for the help!

[LenHewitt@adobeforums.com]

Greg,

Open Windows Explorer, click on Search. In the 'Look in' drop-down select
'Local Harddrives' and type in "adobefnt*.LST" (without the quotes) into the
search box.

Delete all that the search finds.

[Greg_Nishimoto@adobeforums.com]

SWEEEEET!...ITs freak'in WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

Thanks ya LenHewit who ever you are you DA MAN or WOMAN!!!!!!!!!

you were the only one outta everybody I asked that knew how to fix my problem!...THANKS!

I buy ya a drink if i could...Thanks again dude or dudette?..

[Harron_K._Appleman@adobeforums.com]

Until confronted with dramatic evidence to the contrary, I shall continue to believe Len is a 'dude.'

Until confronted with evidence one way or the other, I shall continue to assume Greg is genderless.

(I'm a 'dude,' by the way.)

=-= Harron =-=

[LenHewitt@adobeforums.com]

Harron,

>>I shall continue to believe Len is a 'dude.'<<

It has been suggested in the past that Len is a machine <g>

Greg,

You're welcome. see: [url]http://www.cdds.co.uk/new/images/len1.jpg[/url]