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I have the usual problem that prevents me from deleting fonts saying that the font is in use.

I tried everything and nothing happens, and this time searching the font in the registry I can't even find it.

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  • What error do you get if you try and delete the .ttf from %windir%\fonts?
    – spikey_richie
    Commented May 16, 2019 at 9:00
  • It tells me that the file is in use even if I have all apps closed
    – Emanuele Greco
    Commented May 16, 2019 at 9:07
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    In that case if you're desperate to delete the file, F8 on boot up to bring up the boot menu, then drop into a command prompt. Delete, reboot and off you go.
    – spikey_richie
    Commented May 16, 2019 at 9:35

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I had this issue this week and fixed it by downloading Microsoft's Process Explorer and going to Find > Find Handle or DLL... (Ctrl + F) and searching for the font. It will show you what app is using it and you can then kill the app and will be able to delete the font.

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