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7.0.6002.18107 (vistasp2_gdr_win7ip_dgt(wmbla).090924-1550) 1.33%
7.0.6002.18107 (vistasp2_gdr_win7ip_dgt(wmbla).090924-1550) 6.25%
7.0.6002.18107 (vistasp2_gdr_win7ip_dgt(wmbla).090924-1550) 0.20%
7.0.6002.18107 (vistasp2_gdr_win7ip_dgt(wmbla).090924-1550) 0.07%
7.0.6002.18107 (vistasp2_gdr_win7ip_dgt(wmbla).090924-1550) 0.07%
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7.0.6002.18107 (vistasp2_gdr_win7ip_dgt(wmbla).090924-1550) 0.07%
6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 2.73%
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6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623) 2.40%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.20%
6.3.9431.0 (winmain_bluemp.130615-1214) 0.07%
6.2.9200.16492 (win8_gdr_oobssr.130113-0015) 8.12%
6.2.9200.16492 (win8_gdr_oobssr.130113-0015) 20.83%
6.2.9200.16440 (win8_gdr_oobssr.121024-1830) 0.80%
6.2.9200.16440 (win8_gdr_oobssr.121024-1830) 0.47%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 1.20%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 1.00%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 14.77%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 2.13%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.13%
6.2.8400.0 (winmain_win8rc.120518-1423) 0.13%
6.2.8250.0 (winmain_win8beta.120217-1520) 0.07%
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fntcache.dll

Windows Font Cache Service by Microsoft

Remove fntcache.dll
Version:   6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
MD5:   b3a5ec6b6b6673db7e87c2bcdbddc074
SHA1:   50593a5ffbe4145176973bf828dd73b86142f5da
SHA256:   bd0db5d6b6db46ad33028304d8a75c4c400637c7827d8bba5a1534caa8a45690
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is fntcache.dll?

Windows service that optimizes performance of applications by caching commonly used font data. Applications will start this service if it is not already running.

Overview

fntcache.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). This version is designed to run on Windows 7.

DetailsDetails

File name:fntcache.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Windows Font Cache Service
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\fntcache.dll
Original name:FontCacheService
File version:6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Product version:6.1.7600.16385
Size:786.5 KB (805,376 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'
  • Shared name is 'FontCache'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 8.1 21.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 12.00%
Windows 8 12.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro 10.50%
Windows 7 Home Premium 10.00%
Windows 8 Pro 6.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 5.00%
Windows 7 Professional 4.00%
Windows 8.1 Single Language 3.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center 2.50%
Windows 8 Single Language 2.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise 1.50%
Windows 7 Starter 1.50%
Windows 8 Enterprise N 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 1.00%
Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation 0.50%
Windows Vista Home Basic 0.50%
Windows Developer Preview 0.50%
Windows 7 Home Basic 0.50%
25 other Windows OS version

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 37.37% of Windows Font Cache Service.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 15.77%
Dell 15.77%
Hewlett-Packard 14.34%
Lenovo 12.90%
Acer 11.83%
Toshiba 10.04%
Sony 6.45%
Intel 5.73%
Samsung 1.43%
Medion 1.43%
Alienware 1.08%
GIGABYTE 0.72%
Gateway 0.72%
NEC 0.72%
Compaq 0.72%
American Megatrends 0.36%
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