Windows 10: cannot delete .otf file as it is open in system

I tried to install something and it had .otf files included. When I tried to delete them it says that it is open in system.Could anyone please help

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Unable to delete/uninstall a otf

Hi,

I'm trying to install the following fonts in windows10.

Helvetica Light

Helvetica Neue

Helvetica Neue Light

Helvetica Neue Medium

Helvetica Neue Thin

Helvetica Neue Ultra Thin

I installed otf files initially, but all installed fonts were automatically embedded in a single package named Helvetica Neue. Hence, I could find only Helvetica Neue from font list in any editor. Other installed fonts did not show up in the list. But
those fonts were available in Fonts panel (in control panel) inside a folder named Helvetica Neue. So, I tried to delete that folder and reinstall ttf files of same list. I attempted to delete the package but still it shows up in Fonts panel. Look at the
screenshot. Because of this file existence, I'm unable to install new ttf files of same font family. Can you help me successfully install these files?

Thank you,

Malathy K.

 

Unable to delete/uninstall a otf

Hi Malathy,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with deleting fonts. I appreciate your efforts,
I will surely help you to fix this issue.

To understand the issue better, let me know what happens when you try to delete the fonts? Do you get any error message?

This issue could have occurred due to incorrect font’s settings or conflict between third party applications.

I suggest you to perform a clean boot and try to delete the fonts again. Check if it helps.

Step 1:

To perform a clean boot follow the link. Setting the system in a clean boot state will help to identify if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Warning:

1. Applies to Windows 10.

2. After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup
mode.

Step 2:

Now follow the steps to delete the fonts:

• 
  Click on Start Button.
  
• 
  Type Preview, delete or show and hide the fonts installed on your computer in the search box.
  
• 
  Open that Window and select fonts you want to delete one by one.
  
• 
  Right-click on the fonts and select
  delete.
  

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

Delete and Cut Files with Preview Pane Open

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

• Have you tried to delete the pdf file in preview panel?
• What exactly happens when try to delete the pdf file?

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

• 
  Open File Explorer.
  
• 
  Select View and click on preview panel.
  
• 
  Select the pdf file.
  
• 
  At the right corner you will be able to see preview panel.
  
• 
  You can right click on it and delete the files.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.