The selection of Font management software for the PC is really poor compared to what is available out there for the Mac.

I would recommend only installing the fonts you like and archiving the rest in another folder. Having a signature set of fonts
Stylistically demonstrates a good sense of design and is les distracting than
Having 8000 fonts displayed in a document.
Having said that
I do not practice what I preach it is defiantly easer said than done.
And I personally do not have enough time to maintain my fonts in this manner