Windows 10: Missing Microsoft Yahei family font

I couldn't find the family anymore, probably after the recent update?

:)

 

Microsoft Yahei font in commercial outputs

Is my interpretation right on Microsoft Yahei based on Microsoft font redistribution info:

Microsoft YaHei font family - Typography

Font redistribution FAQ - Typography | Microsoft Learn

that as long as I am using Microsoft yahei in commercial outputs via commercial applications such as visual studio and Windows, I am not violating Beijing Founder Electro co.'s font EULA?

I saw a Q by a professional who used the font in an image output that was originally created through company's Office 365 and then through commercially licensed Windows Microsoft painter, got contacted by this original font designer for license violation.

Can Microsoft answer clearer on this font license related matter? Am I protected to use this font as long as I use it in commercial applications in licensed Windows system?

 

Unable to verify font license (Commercial Use) - Microsoft YaHei

For commercial use of Microsoft YaHei(Chinese font) included by default in Windows,

I asked about the license to Contact Microsoft, but they said the permission of the font was transferred to Fonts.com(mototype).

However, Fonts.com says that it can not provide relevant information of the font because it no longer owns the font.

For commercial use of Microsoft YaHei, where do I contact to get the license fee information?

 

Is it legal to install "Simplified Chinese ClearType fonts for Windows XP" on other windows systems?

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern, as you are looking for Yahei fonts to install on the later version of Windows. We checked and tested this font on our end in Windows 10 Pro 1903 version and we were successful in installing Yahei.



The question you asked, if your Microsoft Yahei font is missing or corrupted on later Windows or Windows Server systems, is it legal to install the font on them?



The answer is yes and it’s definitely legal to reinstall if the file is missing or corrupted due to some reason.



However, the system requirement as per this Microsoft YaHei & Microsoft YaHei UI font family
article is Windows 8 and older version. Since you are trying to install in the later version, assuming it to be Windows 10. Then install the Yahei font in compatibility mode, refer the

Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows article for assistance.



We await your response.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator