Restore Missing Fonts After Windows 10 Creator Update

Workable Solutions	Step-by-step Troubleshooting
Fix 1. Restart Windows PC	Reboot PC and check out whether the fonts will show up or not...Full steps
Fix 2. Rebuild the font cache	Disable the font cache on the Services panel > rebuild Windows font cache...Full steps
Fix 3. Reinstall current fonts	Go to C:/Windows/Fonts > preview the not working font > reinstall the font...Full steps
Fix 4. Reinstall missing fonts	Download fonts installation files > apply and confirm the installation...Full steps

Installed Fonts Are Missing After Windows 10 Creator update

You can try the following steps to resolve the issue: 1. Check if the fonts are installed by going to Control Panel > Fonts. If they're not there, reinstall them.

Try checking the font folder on your computer, it might be hidden. You can also try reinstalling the font software or checking if the font is corrupted. If none of these work, you might need to reinstall the font or purchase a new one. If you're using a word processor, you can also try checking the font options within the software. If you're still having trouble, you might want to consider seeking help from a computer expert.

Fonts are missing in Windows 10 Creator.

The missing fonts can be found in the "Fonts" folder in the Windows Control Panel. To access it, go to Start > Settings > Personalization > Fonts.

Upgrading Windows to a new version can sometimes result in fonts disappearing. Fortunately, there are quick fixes and solutions available to resolve this issue.

Follow to restore the missing fonts after Windows 10 Creator update immediately.

Quick Fix: Restart Windows PC

If you find that fonts are missing on your Windows PC, try rebooting the PC to see if the fonts reappear.

If fonts show up on your PC after rebooting Windows 10 Creator or Windows system, you can use them to edit documents again.

If no fonts show up, try the provided solutions in the following passages and get rid of this issue on your PC immediately. Firstly, ensure that your system is updated to the latest version, as outdated software can cause font display issues.

Solution 1. Disable or Rebuild Font Cache

When installed fonts stop working or go missing, it can be frustrating to identify which ones are problematic. Typically, all font icons are displayed in the Font settings, making it difficult to distinguish between working and non-working fonts. This makes it challenging to pinpoint which font is missing or not functioning correctly.

Disabling or rebuilding the font cache can sometimes resolve issues with fonts not working on a PC. This can be done to potentially fix the problem.

# 1. Disable the Font Cache

Step 1: Right-click on the Windows icon and select Search.

Type services.msc and click "OK".

Step 2:On the Services panel, scroll down to locate Windows Font Cache Service.

Step 3: Right-click on the Windows Cache Services and select "Properties".

To disable a service, go to the General tab, change the Startup type from "Automatic" to "Disabled", and click "OK" to confirm.

After updating the system, restart your PC to see if the missing fonts can work again. If not, try to rebuild the Font Cache.

# 2. Rebuild Windows Font Cache

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@echo off
:: Stop and disable "Windows Font Cache Service" service
:FontCache
sc stop "FontCache"
sc config "FontCache" start=disabled
sc query FontCache | findstr /I /C:"STOPPED"
if not %errorlevel%==0 (goto FontCache)
The command to grant access rights to the current user for the "%WinDir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService" folder and its contents is: `icacls "%WinDir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService" /inheritance:r /grant:r "%username%":R`. This command uses the `icacls` utility to set the inheritance to read-only and grant read access to the current user.
icacls "%WinDir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService" /grant "%UserName%":F /C /T /Q
:: Delete font cache
del /A /F /Q "%WinDir%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Local\FontCache\*FontCache*"
del /A /F /Q "%WinDir%\System32\FNTCACHE.DAT"
:: Enable and start "Windows Font Cache Service" service
sc config "FontCache" start=auto
sc start "FontCache"

Step 2: Click on "File" and click "Save AS".

Step 3: Name the file as Rebuild_FontCache.bat and set the type as "All Files".

Navigate to Desktop and click "Save".

Step 4: Double-click on Rebuild-FontCache.bat to run it.

Once the process is complete, reboot the computer to save all changes made during the process.

Solution 2. Manually Reinstall Fonts On Windows 10 Creator

To reinstall Windows Fonts on Windows 10 Creator, you can follow these steps:

Method 1 - Reinstall Current Fonts

Step 1: Go to C:/Windows/Fonts on Windows PC.

Step 2:To fix a font that's not working, check the font itself by right-clicking on it and selecting "Preview" to see if it's properly installed. If the font is not showing up as expected, try reinstalling it or checking for any font-related issues.

Step 3:To reinstall the font, click on the "Install" button located in the top right corner of the screen. This will manually reinstall the font.

Method 2 - Download or Copy to Reinstall Missing Fonts

If the font icons are missing, you can download or copy them from another PC, then continue with the below steps:

Step 1: Copy or download fonts installation files to C:\Windows\Fonts folder.

Step 2: Double click the fonts installation files to apply the installation.

Step 3: If fonts already exist, replace them and confirm to install.

To fix the issue, simply reboot your PC, allowing Windows to apply the changes, and you'll be able to use fonts again on your Windows 10 Creator PC.

Bonus Tip: Restore Lost Fonts Installation File and Data

If you've lost or deleted the Windows Fonts installation file along with other valuable data like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. on your Windows PC, don't worry. You can recover the deleted files using data recovery software or by checking the Recycle Bin.

Deep Data Recovery software can help restore up to 2GB of files for free, and is qualified to help with restoring single files lost due to deletion, formatting, and other issues.

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You can download the software and follow these steps to restore your deleted files, including images, documents, videos, and emails, as well as the Windows Fonts installation file, immediately.

Step 1. Choose file types and click "Next" to start

Launch Deep Data Recovery, select the file types you want to recover, and click "Next" to initiate the recovery process.

Select file types that you want to recover

Step 2. Select a location and start scanning

Choose the partition where you lost data. Then, click "Scan".

Step 3. Filter and preview files

Use the file format filter on the left or upper right corner to search for the files you need, and then click the "Preview" button or double-click a file to view its content.

Step 4. Recover lost data or files

To recover lost data, select the file, check the box next to it, and click the "Recover" button to securely restore the data to a designated area.

After restoring the lost or deleted Windows Fonts installation file, you can go back to Method 2 to reinstall the missing fonts.