These are instructions for installing fonts on a Windows based PC:

In general, fonts are downloaded in a .zip format. You’ll need an unzip tool such as WinZip to extract the files. I ususally extract them straight into my fonts folder, which on most Windows systems is at C:\Windows\Fonts, but you can unzip them to whichever directory you choose.

To correctly install the font, click the Start button at the lower left corner of your screen, and choose Settings: Control Panel: Fonts. In the File menu, click on Install New Font. Choose the location where your unzipped font files are currently living, and click on the names of the fonts you want to install. Be sure the Copy to Fonts Folder box is checked. Click OK and you’re done.

A few things to know about downloadable fonts: they come in two flavors: freeware and shareware. Freeware fonts are completely free for personal use, and come as a complete set. Shareware fonts have a price attached to them—if you download it and like it, you send in some cash. Many shareware fonts come as an incomplete set—fontographers will choose one letter to omit, or replace one letter with a “pay up” message. The shareware fee only covers personal use as well.