What is GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT?

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    What is GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT?


    is it a virus?
    should i delete it?
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    im no expert but a quick google gives me this link GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT - Google Search

    i clicked the first two links gdipfontcachev1.dat :: gdipfontcachev1.dat Removal Instructions and What is GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT? And how do I get rid of it? - Yahoo! Answers reveals that they may be spyware. i personally use superantispyware but lately i added malwarebytes to buff my security. it may be good to remove it immediately using these two softwares but you could also wait for more experienced users here.
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    Do you happen to use FrontPage or anything that has to do with fonts, or changing fonts?

    GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT is usually created as a "font cache", or, in other words, a data storage file for fonts. Apparently, created usually by programs that are DotNet dependant.
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    MWRed said:
    Do you happen to use FrontPage or anything that has to do with fonts, or changing fonts?

    GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT is usually created as a "font cache", or, in other words, a data storage file for fonts. Apparently, created usually by programs that are DotNet dependant.
    no and i wish you would have told me sooner because i just deleted it
    is that a bad thing MWRed?
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    FYI....I also have that file(i'm in Vista). I imagine a lot of people do.

    It's in C:\Users\User folder\AppData\Local
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    john13134 said:
    MWRed said:
    Do you happen to use FrontPage or anything that has to do with fonts, or changing fonts?

    GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT is usually created as a "font cache", or, in other words, a data storage file for fonts. Apparently, created usually by programs that are DotNet dependant.
    no and i wish you would have told me sooner because i just deleted it
    is that a bad thing MWRed?
    I don't think it's that big of a deal, and whatever needs it may end up rewriting it anyway.
    Did you delete it completely, or just move it to recycle? if it's still there, just restore it.
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    MWRed said:
    john13134 said:
    MWRed said:
    Do you happen to use FrontPage or anything that has to do with fonts, or changing fonts?

    GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT is usually created as a "font cache", or, in other words, a data storage file for fonts. Apparently, created usually by programs that are DotNet dependant.
    no and i wish you would have told me sooner because i just deleted it
    is that a bad thing MWRed?
    I don't think it's that big of a deal, and whatever needs it may end up rewriting it anyway.
    Did you delete it completely, or just move it to recycle? if it's still there, just restore it.
    I deleted it completely Dx
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    john13134 said:
    MWRed said:
    john13134 said:
    no and i wish you would have told me sooner because i just deleted it
    is that a bad thing MWRed?
    I don't think it's that big of a deal, and whatever needs it may end up rewriting it anyway.
    Did you delete it completely, or just move it to recycle? if it's still there, just restore it.
    I deleted it completely Dx
    I'm not sure what it will effect. Maybe nothing.

    I'm not positive if a system restore would restore that file or not, but it might be worth a try if you start to see any probems.
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    john13134 said:
    MWRed said:
    john13134 said:
    no and i wish you would have told me sooner because i just deleted it
    is that a bad thing MWRed?
    I don't think it's that big of a deal, and whatever needs it may end up rewriting it anyway.
    Did you delete it completely, or just move it to recycle? if it's still there, just restore it.
    I deleted it completely Dx
    If you have a printer......reinstall the drivers and stuff for it, then check to see if the file was recreated.
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    MWRed said:
    john13134 said:
    MWRed said:

    I don't think it's that big of a deal, and whatever needs it may end up rewriting it anyway.
    Did you delete it completely, or just move it to recycle? if it's still there, just restore it.
    I deleted it completely Dx
    If you have a printer......reinstall the drivers and stuff for it, then check to see if the file was recreated.
    ok sure and thanks 4 your help MWRed!
    much appreciated!
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