[X4U] Re: MS Word Launch Time

[Kenneth T. Bruseth]

On Aug 17, 2007, at 9:15 PM, Randy B. Singer wrote:

> 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.

Wow! This worked great. I was startled to see the difference this  
made. I no longer dread starting up Microsoft Word. Thanks for  
passing this on Randy.



Kenneth T. Bruseth


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