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ramsfield

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Jun 30, 2004
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Is it possible to share fonts with another computer. Meaning can I set up a font folder on a server and somehow have the desktops refernce the share to obtain the fonts? Or do I have to copy all the fonts to each machine?
 
I haven't tried that but it doesn't hurt trying. As long as the user has enough permissions to access that share drive you should be fine. Post back with your result.

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Hope this helps.
 
I can't think of a way that this would be possible. Some of the fonts are used System-wide, e.g. Marlett, and some are protected by Windows File Protection, e.g. Franklin Gothic.

The '%windir$\fonts' folder is one of the few 'special folders' where the location cannot be changed and I know of no way to add an additional location.

I guess this is because the System File Checker has to complete its checks - particularly of system fonts like Marlett - and a font table created before any profile is loaded.

Hope this helps...

 
Linney,

Nice find. It's still using the '%windir%\fonts' folder but automating the installation and removal of additional fonts. Sounds just like what the OP is looking for.
 
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