How to remove an PresentationFontCache error

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PresentationFontCache.exe file information

The process known as Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache Service belongs to software Microsoft .NET Framework or Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache (version 3.0.0.0, Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0...) or Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: PresentationFontCache.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 46,104 bytes (71% of all occurrences), 42,856 bytes and 4 more variants.
The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. PresentationFontCache.exe is digitally signed. Therefore the technical security rating is 24% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
It is possible to completely remove Windows Presentation Foundation or Windows Presentation (Control Panel⇒Add/Remove programs).

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as PresentationFontCache.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the PresentationFontCache.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

nothing but it keeps starting itself back up after i kill it.
Type-2

its important . .as it is a .net framework file. . very important for gamers !! Location:: c\windows\prefetch
selvester121

It's part of Microsoft .NET framework.
Dave

It takes about 50% of my processor. I think its some kind of a virus.
Need to clean it

presentationfontcache.exe is a Windows Presentation Foundation Service from Microsoft Corporation belonging to .NET Framework 3.0. This is the graphical subsystem of the .NET Framework 3.0, an essential component of Windows Vista. PresentationFontCache.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows. The file size on Windows XP is 36864 bytes. The program is not visible. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. PresentationFontCache.exe is not a Windows core file. You can uninstall this program in the control panel.
Link Jones

Part of the .Net Framework - if you use Windows Media Centre, XBMC, or stuff like that, it can remain running in the tasklist, even when the program which invoked it exits. See This Thread at Microsoft
Anwar (further information)

It takes100% of my procesor, it dosnt start everytime and if i kill it, theres no change (just my PC run much faster), for me its a unwanted program
Corax

Original text from Windows XP: Optimizes performance of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications by caching commonly used font data. WPF applications will start this service if it is not already running. It can be disabled, though doing so will degrade the performance of WPF applications. Enter 'services.msc' from your Windows installation.
Jim Bim

taking 50% cpu - I searched for font*.dat and deleted - restarted and it is now gone.
Randy Evans (further information)

Appears to help programs that run off the .NET framework run a microsecond faster
Raymond

Causes CPU to get bogged down. Had it running on my Duel Core CPU at 62% or higher and slowed my PC down considerably! Killed it with the "Security Task Manager" link above and it stopped it for now and my CPU is running normally now. I have the feeling it is a Virus.
Ozzie (further information)

I think it's part of NET 3.5 - it showed up on my system when I installed JING to do screen recording. Once you unload JING, then you can kill it using task manager
Ray

this file helps .net 3.0+ apps start slightly, but not enough to warrant keeping it, disable it, keeping it running doesnt make things happen that much faster and often causes more CPU issues, is it dangerous, not really no, but the lag might make you pull some hairs from your head
Jenna

This is a Windows file; unless there is some problem with it (e.g. it goes crazy and eats up your CPU) you should leave it alone. It's not essential, but it is beneficial.
Locke

Summary: Average user rating of PresentationFontCache.exe: based on 33 votes with 14 reviews.

10 users think PresentationFontCache.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 7 users think it's probably harmless. 7 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 6 users suspect danger. 3 users think PresentationFontCache.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade PresentationFontCache.exe ("not sure about it").

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