How to Remove Duplicate Fonts

Computer Font

A computer font is a complete character set of a particular typeface. Windows has a specially designed folder where all computer fonts are stored. Sometimes you can duplicate a font by placing the same file in the font folder. In this instance, the duplicate can be removed from the computer.

Instructions

1. Click on "Start" and select "My Computer" (Windows XP) or "Computer" (on Windows Vista).

2. Double-click on "Local Disk (C:)."

3. Double-click on "Windows" and then on "Fonts." A list of all installed fonts will open.

4. Right-click on the duplicate font installation and select "Delete." A duplicate font will have a "[1]" after its name. For example, you will see a file named "Garamond" and "Garamond[1]." In this instance you would right-click on "Garamond[1]" and select "Delete."

Tips & Warnings

• Windows automatically adds [1] to a duplicate file located in the same folder. This is Windows way of renaming and keeping both files for the computer owner to review.

References

• Microsoft: How to Install or Remove a Font in Windows
• Cyberwalker.com: How to Remove Fonts
• Microsoft: Rename Multiple Files in Windows XP with Windows Explorer