FONT.DAT - Download and Fix Errors

Last Updated: 12/06/2024
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Game Data files such as FONT.DAT utilize the DAT file extension. This file is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) file, and was first created by RZfun for the YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 software package.

FONT.DAT was initially released with Windows XP on 10/25/2001 for the Windows XP Operating System. On 09/12/2019, version 18.21 was released for YouTube Movie Maker 18.21.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DAT file problems with FONT.DAT, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: FONT.DAT
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: YouTube Movie Maker 18.21
Developer: RZfun
Software: YouTube Movie Maker
Software Version: 18.21
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 656
Oldest File Date: 04/14/2008
Latest File Date: 01/06/2020


What are FONT.DAT Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library FONT.DAT Errors

FONT.DAT is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like FONT.DAT, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like EasyPlayer.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. YouTube Movie Maker) could share the same FONT.DAT file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DAT file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when FONT.DAT is attempted to be loaded either when YouTube Movie Maker is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common FONT.DAT errors include:

Your FONT.DAT file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with YouTube Movie Maker), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, FONT.DAT file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading YouTube Movie Maker, system crash while loading FONT.DAT, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix FONT.DAT Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your FONT.DAT issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the FONT.DAT error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed YouTube Movie Maker (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling YouTube Movie Maker software.

You can uninstall YouTube Movie Maker software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall YouTube Movie Maker software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

YouTube Movie Maker 18.21

RZfun

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many FONT.DAT error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the FONT.DAT error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your FONT.DAT File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate FONT.DAT file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free FONT.DAT files for every applicable version of YouTube Movie Maker. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download FONT.DAT Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate YouTube Movie Maker folder location:
    Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Pinball\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Youtube Movie Maker\skin\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve FONT.DAT problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download FONT.DAT Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying FONT.DAT to your appropriate Windows system directory. RZfun typically does not release YouTube Movie Maker DAT files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing FONT.DAT and all other DAT files for YouTube Movie Maker. An incorrectly installed DAT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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9WZDNCRFJ364.dat Game Data YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 460 C:\Windows\Temp\44C7A540-18EC-41DB-9E7E-5640699...
StartUnifiedTileModelC... Game Data YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 44426 C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\...
tlmi.dat Game Data YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 1080 C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana...
settings.dat Game Data YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 131072 C:\Windows\System32\

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setupapi.dev.log Log YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 684126 C:\Windows\inf\
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header YouTube Movie Maker 18.21 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
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