Mac OS X 10.6 NetBoot Font Problem

[doncarlos]

Hi,

I have created a Snow Leopard NetBoot Image on my server (10.6.2).
When I boot a client computer into the image I get a pop up window that state a font ("Helvetica.dfont") had to be restored by the system for viewing purposes.

I recreated the Image several times, with all updates run, permissions repaired... same issue.

Do you know this problem, od do you have any idea how to resolve this issue?

Thank you!

 

[Giaguara]

What is the state of Helvetica.dfont?
If it's not enabled, have you tried enabling it?

 

[Natobasso]

Per @Giaguara, open FontBook on that drive and make sure Helvetica is enabled. Also make sure the required system fonts are active (this list is for 10.5 but I'm pretty sure it's the same for 10.6): http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1642

 

[doncarlos]

Actually, it is a clean install of 10.6 with combo-update to 10.6.2. I think the system fonts are enabled by default, aren't they?
I will check this tomorrow.

This is what I have found on Google:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2223915&tstart=2

Seems to be the same problem.
What does the last post mean "...due to fonts that certain diagnostic apps may have installed into the image...?

Thanks for your answers!

 

[Natobasso]

It's probably a font conflict - this happens a lot with Helvetica. Try FontBook and make sure there aren't two versions of the same font.

 

[doncarlos]

According to this list http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1642

system fonts can not be disabled, and Helvetica.dfont is listed under this category.

 

[MisterMe]

According to this list http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1642

system fonts can not be disabled, and Helvetica.dfont is listed under this category.

This is true. However, fonts may be installed in more than one location. You should ensure that only one copy of Helvetica--the one in the System folder--is enabled.