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Here's how to Fix Cannot delete Font files in Windows.

If you are unable to delete font files in Windows, you can try some other methods to fix the issue:

1. Close all applications: Before deleting a font file, make sure that no application is using that font. Close all the applications that may be using the font, including any text editors or word processors.

2. Use the Font settings: Windows provides an option to manage fonts from the Control Panel. You can try removing the font from the Font settings instead of deleting the file directly. To access the Font settings, open the Control Panel and go to "Appearance and Personalization" - "Fonts."

3. Take ownership of the file: If you still cannot delete the font file, you can try taking ownership of the file. To do this, right-click on the font file and select "Properties." Go to the "Security" tab and click on "Advanced." Then, click on "Change" next to the owner name and enter your user name. Check the box for "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" and click "OK." Then, go to the "Permissions" tab and make sure you have "Full control" permissions.

4. Boot in Windows Safe Mode: Sometimes, certain files may be locked by Windows and cannot be deleted. Booting into Safe Mode can help as it loads a minimal set of drivers and services. You can try deleting the font file in Safe Mode.

5. Google then use a third-party tool: If none of the above methods work, you can use a third-party tool to delete the file. Those tools help to force delete the file by unlocking the file handle.

It's important to note that deleting system fonts can cause issues with Windows or applications that rely on those fonts. So make sure: you know what you are doing before deleting any font files - you'd be able re-download that file later.