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what is the location of font cache.dat on windows 7

Anonymous
2012-11-23T11:58:30+00:00

Original title: location of font cache.dat on windows 7

Hi,

i need to clear my font cache. Could you please help me find the location of fntcache.dat file on win 7.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-11-24T05:07:47+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for choosing Microsoft Community!

    As I understand, you want to find the location of font cache.dat on windows 7.

    I would help you to find the location of the fntcache.dat file.

    Please reply to these questions:

    1.       Why do you want to delete font cache?

    2.       Do you face any issues with fonts on Windows 7?

    3.       Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

    Here is the location of fntcache.dat file: C:\Windows:\ServiceProfiles:\LocalService:\Appdata:\Local

    Refer the following steps to browse:

    a)       Click Start, open Computer,

    b)       Open C: drive, open Windows

    c)       Open ServiceProfiles, Open LocalService

    d)       Open Appdata, open Local

    e)       Here you see fntcache.dat file.

    Hope this information helps. Do reply if you need further assistance, we will be happy to help you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-10-02T11:35:12+00:00

    Hello

    there is no appdata in my local service, but I and many others must delete this bloody fontcache.dat, because it serves many users a bluescreen and a shot down of their computers!

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-05-31T04:32:33+00:00

    Windows 8, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services,Font Cache and Enable.

    Windows 7, Control Panel, Computer Management Services and Applications Services and Check Windows Font Cache, ThenEnable, If Disabled.

    Set To Automatic on Both.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-11-29T02:34:47+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for choosing Microsoft Community!

    You are welcome!

    I am glad to know, that your issue is fixed.

    Do let us know in future if you need any further assistance. We will be happy to help you.

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-11-28T03:59:03+00:00

    Thnx Srnivasa,

    I needed to troubleshoot for the software QuarkXpress that required me to delete the font cache as my Qurk wont launch. thnx a lot for the answer. My issue got resolved after i deleted the file. Many Thanks for your efficient service and answer !

    Komalpreet

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