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​

• 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.