[X4U] MS Word Launch Time

[Randy B. Singer]

For those interested in speeding up the launching of Microsoft Word,  
this appeared on MacFixIt today:

> Remove Fontcachetool
> Microsoft's Office programs use an application called  
> "Fontcachetool" to check system/user fonts at launch.  
> Unfortunately, it seems that this tool often flags working fonts as  
> corrupt. Temporarily removing the tool bypasses this checking  
> mechanism, allowing Office apps to properly launch in some cases.
> Navigate to the following directory:
> 	•	/Applications/Microsoft Office 2004/Office/Support Files
> and move the application "Fontcachetool" to another location  
> outside that folder (your Desktop, for instance). Log out then back  
> in, and check for persistence of the corrupt font error message.
> Removing this application can also provide a noticeable speed boost  
> in Office application launch time.


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Randy B. Singer
Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions)

Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
http://www.macattorney.com/ts.html
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