Guest Account Deletes System Fonts (126096)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q126096

SYMPTOMS

User accounts that should not be able to make system-wide changes are able to remove fonts using the Windows NT Control Panel Fonts program.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, run Control Panel, choose Fonts, and reinstall the fonts.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/6/2003
Keywords:KB126096
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