Command window missing default 8×12 font

command-line-interfacefontremote desktopwindows-server-2008-r2

Installation:

  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Remote Desktop Service role

When I logon locally my command window (cmd.exe) displays with default font that is 8×12. But when I logon remotely and open command window, it opens with the smallest possible font selection. Opening window properties and setting font size, the default 8×12 font is missing from the list.

What should I do to get this font back in the list?

Following screenshots show settings when logged on locally and remotely. Local machine is not Aero capable, but remotely I can have Aero environment. I've also tried setting it to basic, but there was no change.

Local logon
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Remote logon
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Best Answer

Problem solution found !!! Change "System Locale" = Language for non - Unicode programs to US English and reboot. And then 8 x 12 font available again !