Install-Font.ps1 — README

Overview

Installs a custom font from a network share, registers it in Windows, and refreshes the font cache without requiring a reboot. Safe for SCCM deployment and repeat runs.

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Requirements

• Windows 10/11, PowerShell 5.1
• Admin privileges
• Access to a shared .otf or .ttf font file

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What It Does

1. Checks admin rights.
2. Copies the font file → %WINDIR%\Fonts.
3. Updates registry: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts
4. Broadcasts WM_FONTCHANGE so apps see the font immediately.

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Usage

Run from an elevated console:

powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\Install-Font.ps1

Exit Codes

• 0 Success
• 1 Copy/registry error
• 2 Invalid path or preprocessing failure
• 3 Not admin

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Verification

• File exists in %WINDIR%\Fonts
• Registry has correct display name → filename mapping
• Font visible in Settings → Fonts

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SCCM Deployment

Install command:

powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File Install-Font.ps1

Detection options:

• File exists in %WINDIR%\Fonts
• Registry entry present under Fonts key

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Notes

• Idempotent: reruns won’t break existing installs.
• To update: replace font file on network share and redeploy.
• To uninstall: remove file and registry value, then rebroadcast font change.