Re: Cannot delete fonts to reinstall

I assume that you are using XP Pro? Right click on the folder then click on "Properties" and look at the Security Tab. Make sure that you as a user or that the administrator group is specifically granted full control on the folder and its contents.

If using XP Home you can use the CACLS command at a Command Prompt:

cacls %windir%\fonts

or

cacls C:\WINDOWS\Fonts

To learn more or to interpret the results of the CACLS command just go to Microsoft's web site and do a search on the command.

John

Dan wrote:

I can't delete or move them. I try to install over them in the Control Panel Font installer, but it says to delete them first.

I assume I have proper NTFS permissions for the Fonts folder and the font files, but you better tell me how to check the permissions and what they should be. I can view all hidden, system files in Explorer, including file extensions.

"John John" wrote:


I suppose that if you can't delete them you can't move them either?

Did you check to make sure that you have proper NTFS permissions on the folder and its contents (child objects)?

John

Dan wrote:


Yes, I am logged in as Administrator.

"John John" wrote:



Dan wrote:



I have inherited a system from a coworker that recently left the company. I have discovered that there are a number of fonts in the C:\WINDOWS\Fonts folder that are 0KB in size. I want to delete them so I can install a good copy of those fonts that I have on another system. However, the system won't let me delete the font files. I have tried Unlocker and GiPo@MoveOnBoot, and I've hunted on Google for help on this problem without success.

How do I delete those bad font files?

Are you logged on as an Administrator?

John





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