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?

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

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
>
>

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
>>
>>

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
> >>
> >>
>
>

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
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>

I am using Win XP Pro.

When I click on C:\WINDOWS\Fonts and choose Properties, I don't have a
security tab. However, on the system I normally use (which is also Win XP
Pro), I do have a security tab for this same folder. What makes the
difference? How do I get a security tab on the Fonts folder on the other
system?

Thanks for your help!

"John John" wrote:

> 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
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>
>
>

I just unchecked "Use simple file sharing" in Control Panel Folder options,
and now I get a security tab on the C:\WINDOWS\Fonts folder. It shows that
Administrators have full permissions.

But I still can't delete the font file that I want to delete.

"John John" wrote:

> 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
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>
>
>

The CACLS command also works with XP Pro, you can use it to check
permissions.

Is the machine joined to a domain? If yes it should have Simplified
File Sharing already disabled, if the computer is in a Workgroup then
Simplified Sharing is enabled by default. When Simple File Sharing is
enabled the Security Tabs are unavailable, disable it and see if you can
verify the security settings.

How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421/en-us

How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder
in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/

John

Dan wrote:

> I am using Win XP Pro.
>
> When I click on C:\WINDOWS\Fonts and choose Properties, I don't have a
> security tab. However, on the system I normally use (which is also Win XP
> Pro), I do have a security tab for this same folder. What makes the
> difference? How do I get a security tab on the Fonts folder on the other
> system?
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> "John John" wrote:
>
>
>>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
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>

The machine is connected to a workgroup.

I disabled Simple File Sharing and was able to display the Security tab on
the Fonts folder. It has full permissions, but I still cannot delete one or
more font files.

Dan

"John John" wrote:

> The CACLS command also works with XP Pro, you can use it to check
> permissions.
>
> Is the machine joined to a domain? If yes it should have Simplified
> File Sharing already disabled, if the computer is in a Workgroup then
> Simplified Sharing is enabled by default. When Simple File Sharing is
> enabled the Security Tabs are unavailable, disable it and see if you can
> verify the security settings.
>
> How to take ownership of a file or folder in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421/en-us
>
> How to disable simplified sharing and set permissions on a shared folder
> in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307874/
>
> John
>
> Dan wrote:
>
> > I am using Win XP Pro.
> >
> > When I click on C:\WINDOWS\Fonts and choose Properties, I don't have a
> > security tab. However, on the system I normally use (which is also Win XP
> > Pro), I do have a security tab for this same folder. What makes the
> > difference? How do I get a security tab on the Fonts folder on the other
> > system?
> >
> > Thanks for your help!
> >
> > "John John" wrote:
> >
> >
> >>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
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>
>
>