Windows 7 How to grant to the simple user the right to install fonts?

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Windows 7 Ultimate with 2 users accounts: "admin" and "simple user"
How to grant to the "simple user" the right to install fonts without giving it administrative privileges ?

 

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To allow a standard user on Windows 7 to install fonts without requiring administrative privileges, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Group Policy Editor​

1. Open Local Group Policy Editor:
   • Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
   []Navigate to the appropriate setting:
   • Go to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > File System.
   • Right-click on File System and select Add File.
   • Enter %windir%\Fonts for the folder path and click OK.
   []Set Permissions:
   • In the Security dialog, click Add and add the user or group you want to grant permissions to. (In this case, 'simple user').
   • Modify the permissions by allowing the 'simple user' group to have Write permissions.
   []Apply Changes:
   • Close the Local Group Policy Editor.

     Method 2: Modifying the Font Folder Permissions Directly​

   []Open the Fonts Folder:
   • Navigate to C:\Windows\Fonts.
   []Modify Permissions:
   • Right-click on the Fonts folder and select Properties.
   • Go to the Security tab and click on Edit.
   • Click Add, enter the name of the 'simple user' account, and click Check Names to verify.
   • Click OK.
   • Select the added user, and in the permissions section, check the Write permission.
   []Apply Changes:
   • Click OK to apply the changes.

     Notes:​

     • Modifying system-level settings and folder permissions can affect the system's security. Ensure you only grant necessary permissions.
     • It's recommended to create a system restore point before making significant changes.
     By following these steps, you can grant a standard user on Windows 7 the ability to install fonts without needing administrative privileges.