How do I start Windows font cache service?

How do I start Windows font cache service?

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How do I start Windows font cache service?

When I installed Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013, and I got a message that displays 'Error 1920 Windows font cache service failed to start. How can I fix this error?

How do I start Windows font cache service?

Answered By Bob Fostar 40 points N/A #101764

How do I start Windows font cache service?

You can fix this error by following these steps:

(i) Press Windows+R

(ii) Type services.msc

(iii) Press Enter.

(iv) Click on Office 64 Source Engine –> Properties

(v) Tick mark Startup Type under General Type

(vi) Select Automatic (vii) Click Start.

(viii) Click Apply–> OK


(ix) Now search for Windows Font Cache Service.

(x) Select Automatic.

(xi) Open system 32 folder and find FONTCACHE.DAT and delete it.

(xii) Restart your system.

How do I start Windows font cache service?

Windows Font Cache Service Not Starting.

How do I start Windows font cache service?

The full error reads:

“Error 1920. Service ‘Windows Font Cache Service’ (FontCache) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system services.”

I’m not sure if this error still appears today as it was first encountered back in 2012 when a user was installing Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013 on Windows 8 Pro. There are many suggested workarounds but not all is a perfect solution. Try this one. Press the Windows key + R to bring up the “Run” dialog then type the following and then hit Enter:

services.msc

This will directly open the “Services” window located in “Administrative Tools” in the Control Panel. Scroll to the bottom and locate the service called “Windows Font Cache Service” and double-click it to open the “Properties.” On the next screen, go to “Recovery” tab then change all failure options to “Take No Action.” When you are finished, click “Apply” then “OK.”

After this, try installing Microsoft Office again. If this doesn’t help, here’s another one. Go back and open the “Services” window again and double-click “Windows Font Cache Service” to open the “Properties.” In “General” tab, click “Stop” then “OK.” Next, open Windows Explorer then navigate to the following location:

C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local

These folders are hidden by default. If you can’t see them, in Windows Explorer, click “Tools” then “Folder options.” Go to “View” tab then under “Hidden files and folders” section, select “Show hidden files, folders, and drives” then click “OK” all throughout. Now, delete all FontCache “dat” files. They will be regenerated over time.

When you are finished, double-click the “Windows Font Cache Service” again to open the “Properties” then click “Start” and then “OK.” Another thing, if you have “Tuneup Utilities” installed and running, try to disable it temporarily and then install again.

How do I start Windows font cache service?

General Information

This service is new for Windows 7.

Default Description

Optimizes performance of applications by caching commonly used font data. Applications will start this service if it is not already running. It can be disabled, though doing so will degrade application performance.

Additional Information

None at this time.

Default Startup Type

OSSP0
Windows 8 x86 Automatic (Started)
Windows 8 x64 Automatic (Started)
Windows 8 Pro x86 Automatic (Started)
Windows 8 Pro x64 Automatic (Started)
Windows 8 Enterprise x86 Automatic (Started)
Windows 8 Enterprise x64 Automatic (Started)

Service Names

Service Name (registry): FontCache
Display Name: Windows Font Cache Service

Default Path and Command Line Options

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Log On As

Account: Local Service

Dependencies

Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.

Windows 7

Default Description

Optimizes performance of applications by caching commonly used font data. Applications will start this service if it is not already running. It can be disabled, though doing so will degrade application performance.

Additional Information

None at this time.

Default Startup Type

OSSP0SP1
Windows 7 Starter Manual Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)
Windows 7 Home Basic Manual Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)
Windows 7 Home Premium Manual Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)
Windows 7 Professional Manual Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)
Windows 7 Ultimate Manual Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)
Windows 7 Enterprise Manual Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)

Service Names

Service Name (registry): FontCache
Display Name: Windows Font Cache Service

Default Path and Command Line Options

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation

Log On As

Account: Local Service

Dependencies

What service Windows Font Cache Service needs to function properly:

  • None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)

What other service require Windows Font Cache Service to function properly:

  • None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)

Additional Reading

None at this time.

How do I restart my font service?

How to Restore Default System Font Settings in Windows?.
Go to the Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Fonts. This Control Panel item can be opened by running the command: control fonts..
Select Font settings in the left pane;.
In the next window click the Restore default font settings button..

How do I fix Windows font cache service?

Rebuild Font Cache in Windows 10.
Press Windows Key + R then type services. ... .
Scroll down till you find “Windows Font Cache service” in the services window. ... .
Right-click on Window Font Cache Service then selects Properties..
Make sure to click on Stop then set the Startup type as Disabled..
Click Apply, followed by OK..

What is Windows font cache service?

Windows service that optimizes performance of applications by caching commonly used font data. Applications will start this service if it is not already running. It can be disabled, though doing so will degrade application performance.

Where is the Windows font cache?

Step 2: Clear the font cache. Navigate to the path C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local. If a warning dialog pops up saying you don't have permission to access this folder, just click on Continue to allow access. Then delete all .