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• Unable to install printer, can not find the folder c:\windows\system32\drivers can anyone help im new to computers. Thank you

  nothing other than follow install wizard interrupted because usbprint.sys msg

  All of the C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers folder is missing?  If this is the case, I don't know how your system boots.  Otherwise, look for usbprint.sys in C:\WINDOWS\system32\ServicePackFiles\i386 if you are running an Intel-based system.  Look in \amd64 so it's an AMD based system.  You can also find it in C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache.

  The easiest way is to copy (but you will have to do it in safe mode).

  The best way is to use the System File Checker (SFC) by using the "sfc/scannow" command from the run (start-R) menu.  Note that this requires that you have your Windows XP installation CD and the CD for your current Service Pack level.  Note that you might have trouble with the Service Pack CD-ROM will be accepted.  Read KB900910 if this is the case (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900910 ).  This procedure should work for Service Pack 3, too.  (I think that the biggest problem with the CD of Service Pack incompatibility is that Windows Update installs a multi-language version, while most of the CD are unilingual and therefore have different product IDS.)

  Vote if this is useful.  Click on brand or propose as answer if this answers your question.

• Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe

  Hello

  Can someone help me, I am trying to open files and folders, and all I get is Windows can't find C;\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe and stop me so gains access. I was told that I could find the file on another computer stick in my memory stick and reapply, only problem I have is I don't know where its located. I'm on windows XP.

  Thank you very much

  Thanks for the suggestion, Lisa!  I tried the link but it says page is more noticed.

  You happen to know any other solution for that darn missing file?  I can't open all the apps in my control panel! ACK!

  Someone found a solution to this problem yet?  Thanks a lot for any attempt to answer!

  :)

  EDIT: I GOT IT!  Browsing the internet, I came across this answer:

  Find a copy of rundll32.exe in the folder c:\windows\system32\dllcache or c:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386.
  If you find it, go ahead and copy rundll32.exe in the c\windows\system32 of the system folder.

  Otherwise you need a windows disk to extend this fichier.* *.

  I have dd a search on my computer for the file "rundll32.exe" and he came in two different folders on my hard drive.  But it MUST be in c:\windows\system32 (file there lack of).  I found the file in the folder dllcache as shown above, then simply copied and pasted in the system32 folder.  And WALLAH!  Problem solved and control panel and all the rest works just fine now!  So simple!  I hope it works for you, the people who are still struggling with this problem!

• Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll.exe. Make sure you typed the name correstly and then try again. To search for a file check the Start button and then click search.

  I tried to launch my Spysweeper and found that is not there, then I re downloaded and I could not install it because it was already on my computer.  I went to the control panel to remove and got the message:

  Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe.  Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again.  To search for a file, select the Start button and then check the search...

  What should I do?

  Hi gsrow,

  You can go there!

  Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open the control panel:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812340

  Alternatively, copy the folder C:\Windows\System32\DllCache Rundll32.exe file to the System32 folder. Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Desktop Experience]

• lack of winlogon.exe (or dll) in c:\windows\system32

  while eliminating some malware, I deleted the file 'winlogon.exe or winlogon.dll' dir 'c:\windows\system32 '.  of course now I can't connect to windows at all; the boots of the machine to the windows logon screen, click on admin account or user, flash wallpaper, then back to the logon screen.  This happens no matter which mode (safe mode, safe mode with command prompt, normal) I try to start in.  How to restore the winlogon file in the folder "c:\windows\system32"?  Thanks for your help.  Chris

  Since this question I've tired using the Repair Console to extend winlogon.exe in the system32 dir. could not expand the file.  but, I was able to access and read what files are in the directory c:\windows\system32 on the machine and found that the if the dir winlogon.exe.  but I'm still not able to go beyond the login screen; I start on the windows logon screen, click account admin or user, there is a flash of the wallpaper, then back to the logon screen.  Thanks again, Chris

  Never mind.
  I tried the repair console, does not
  I tried to repair, does not
  I tried to reinstall without format, does not
  so I just wiped the drive and do a fresh install.

• Rstrui.exe - bad Image of the application or DLL C:\Windows\System32\Wbem\Framedyn.dll is not a valid windows image. AND the exe task manager. -Bad guess. The application or DLL C:\Windows\System32\VDMDBG. DLL is not a valid windows image.

  I use WIndows XP.  After that THINKPOINT is presented on my system, I have not been able to access my task manager or restore my system to an earlier date.

  I have checked Kellys Korner and various other suggestions on the internet, but have had no luck with anything.

  It shows that the HKEY value for the Task Manager is set to 0.  Don't know if that helps.

  I BELIEVE I have the THINK POINT removed from my system.  I use Microsoft Security, Ad-Ware and Malwarebytes Anti - Malware.  Between the 3, it seems I have everything.

  But now I can not restore my system, or use my TASK MANAGER.

  Help would be GREATLY appreciated.

  Thank you!

  Bindifer

  Think like a malicious software...
  It infects your system and is not to be found and removed.
  What are you most likely to use to find and remove malware?
  Internet, Google, Task Manager, regedit, restore the system command prompt, etc...
  The malware is often afflicts one or more of these components to try to trick into thinking you need to perform a system restore, a repair facility, or even to reinstall your XP from scratch.  None of these things are necessary since you can usually just to thwart malware.
  If the referenced files are completely absent from your system, you will see messages like this when you try to run the applications:
  Taskmgr.exe - Unable to locate component
  This application has failed to start because VDMDBG.dll is not found.  Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.
  Rstrui.exe - Unable to locate component
  This application has failed to start because framedyn.dll was not found.  Reinstalling the application may fix this problem.
  Sometimes you can click through the OK messages to access the System Restore screen, but the restoration of the system is still broken.
  If the referenced files are present on the system, but somehow corrupted, you will see messages like this when you try to run the applications:
  Taskmgr.exe - bad Image
  The application or DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\VDMDBG.dll is not a valid Windows image.  Please check this against your installation diskette.
  Rstrui.exe - bad Image
  The application or DLL C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\framedyn.dll is not a valid Windows image.  Please check this against your installation diskette.
  Sometimes you can click through the OK messages to access the System Restore screen, but the restoration of the system is still broken.
  These files are part of the file 3498 who cares about Windows File Protection, so unless the WFP is also broken it is likely that files are missing completely (you get a different error message).  What is more likely is that the files are somehow corrupt or have been replaced by incorrect files.
  Assuming that XP is installed on your C drive and in the windows folder, XP keeps copies of 3498 files that he cares about this issue:
  c:\Windows\System32\dllcache
  On a health care system, Windows File Protection keeps track of 3498 protected files and quickly and quietly replaces all the files in the list that appears missing from the backup folder.  File protection Windows will not replace the files if they are somehow corrupted or replaced by bad files.
  You can simply copy the backup files in the dllcache folder in the folder where are the suspects or missing files.
  Using Explorer, navigate to the folder c:\windows\system32\dllcache and individually to copy the backup files in there and then navigate the folders where the suspect or incorrect files are and paste in the copied files.
  Depending on your installation, you can also find copies of the files in this folder:
  c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\i386
  Answer Yes, if you are prompted to replace existing files.
  Test your functions now and then to reboot your system to make sure the changes 'stick', and then fix any problems.

  Do, or do not. There is no test.

  I need YOUR voice and the points for helpful answers and propose responses. I'm saving for a pony!

• Windows opens the C:\windows\system32 folder in Explorer at startup XP

  I hunted around, but I'll be danged if I can figure out where the statement that causes the Explorer (my computer) to open C:\windows\system32 directory at startup. Nothing in the startup folder. This behavior started after removing a little rough apps and freeware games. Don't know which is the culprit, but I want to store my restarts. Thank you

  Hi jpboyt,

  Open regedit (start-> Run Type & -> regedit-> Ok)

  Access

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

  and

  Hkey_current_user\\software\\microsoft\\windows\\currentversion\\run

  Search for all enties empty, delete those.

  Reference: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/170086

  I hope this helps.

• Windows XP SP3, corrupted registry. Corrupt / missing windows system32\config\system - restore via Recovery Console cannot copy files of origin of the system32 folder. Please help.

  When my husband's computer was incorrectly stop we met the ' Windows XP didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM "error message. I understand that the registry is written on the judgment and that it is not rare that the registry damaged during the power failure or abnormal stop. Checking the bandages for details on how to proceed, and begin the process of recovery appearing in theArticle ID: 307545 of http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545/en-us below:

  «First part in the first part, you start the Recovery Console, create a temporary folder, back up the existing registry files to a new location, delete the registry from their existing location files and then copy the registry files in the repair folder to the folder System32\Config.» When you have completed this procedure, a registry is created that you can use to start Windows XP. This registry was created and saved during the initial setup of Windows XP. Therefore, any changes and settings that took place after Setup has finished are lost.

  The full, first part, follow these steps:

  1. Insert the diskette of starting Windows XP in the floppy drive, or insert the Windows XP CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer.
     Click to select all of the options required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do so.
  2. When the "Welcome" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
  3. If you have a dual-boot or multiboot, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
  4. When you are prompted to do so, type the administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
  5. At the Recovery Console prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each line:
     MD tmp
     copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak
     copy c:\windows\system32\config\software c:\windows\tmp\software.bak
     Copy c:\windows\system32\config\sam c:\windows\tmp\sam.bak
     copy c:\windows\system32\config\security c:\windows\tmp\security.bak
     Copy c:\windows\system32\config\default c:\windows\tmp\default.bak.

  There was no administrator password prompt, but the console began without incident. I was unable to copy these files to a folder. (Yes, I checked my spelling and made certain that the commands, parameters and syntax are accurate.) I created another directory and tested the console by copying the files to repair to the secondary directory. These copied without any errors. I was able to discern that there are no problems with the console itself.  At this point, I'm not sure how to proceed.  There is data that has not yet been backed up and must be recovered where it is suggested to do a new/factory install. Therefore, I need to know if there is another way to proceed to the recovery or if I do a fresh install. In addition, any suggestions on its disk data recovery, if the new installation is the only way to move forward, also would be appreciated. Thank you.

  Just to be clear, when you have tried, for example, to run this command:

  copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak

  You have an error message (please report it to full) or maybe nothing happened.

  But you did another directory (say 'c:\windows\otherdir') managed by running the following command:

  Copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\otherdir\system

  If this is the situation in which you are in, you are essentially impossible to create a backup copy of the current registry damaged.  This is not the end of the world, because as you can see by reading the full article, you never use these files master anyway.  This step is just included "on the side of caution" so that you can restore the original registry files, corrupted, if for some reason you wanted to.

  Because you cannot start the system anyway, you might as well begin the process described in the article without creating these master files.

  You can either make the step remove first:

  delete c:\windows\system32\config\system

  or just try to copy the files in the directory of repair on the files in the \system32\config directory and answer 'Yes' when asked if you want to replace the existing file.

  Note that the success of this procedure assumes that you run the system restore.  Otherwise, you'll find yourself with the registry as there was when Windows installation - which certainly won't be compatible with the State of your machine today.

  Essentially, what you are doing are the following:

  1. While in the Recovery Console, restore the registry to its state when you first installed Windows.  This allows you to start Windows - but do not try to use any application program.

  2. in Windows, copy of the registry that is saved in a recent restore Point to a location that are accessible by the Recovery Console - but not by using the restore application from the system itself, because with the 'original' registry, System Restore is not aware of these restore points.

  3. While in the Recovery Console, restore the registry using the files you made available at step 2.

  I don't really know what's the point of the stage of section 4, unless it is to use system restore to restore to a different restore point.

  If you can't make things work by following the steps above, or if there is no recent restore points to use in step 2, then you are correct: you must backup your data, do a clean reinstall of Windows, then reinstall your applications with original media and restore your data from backup.

  If you are able to do step 1 and start Windows with its original register, you should be able to use the native Windows tools to backup your data.  I would not use NTBackup, but rather just copy (do not use the 'move' command) data on an external hard drive.  Alternately, you could boot from a live CD of Linux (for example, Knoppix) to access your drive and copy the data.  Or if you have a bootable CD from a like Acronis Disk Imaging application, you can use it.  If you would like more information in this sense, after return.

• Size of my folder Windows/SYSTEM32/WINSXS is 10 GB. Is it ok or should I delete this folder?

  My windows/system32/winsxs folder size is around 10 GB.

  If this size is correct... or some unwanted files are there...

  I don't know which file I can delete.  kindly guide me...

  Concerning

  A. khaled Srinivasak

  Hi SRINIVASAK KANNAN,

  One of the most important changes between previous versions of Windows and Windows Vista has been a passage from a file INF described OS to modularity.  A component of Windows is one or more binaries, a catalog file and an XML file that describes all the things on the way in which the files must be installed. Files must have keys associated with registry and services for the kind security permissions.  Components are grouped into logical units, and these units are used to build the different editions of Windows.

  You can also check out the link:

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• How to reverse effect 'ownership' of a (system32) folder on Windows 7?

  I apply 'ownership' command in SYSTEM32. I want to reverse it back. Because for this reason, some services will not start.
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  I'm partially able to solve the problem.
  Go to start then

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  Third: Delete all files in the "RtBackup" folder or rename this folder.

  Next: Now reboot your computer

  Now you can connect your internet connection.

  but it's only for 1 services

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• Folder Windows\System32 issue Windows 7 Pro

  Hello

  In Windows\System32\... There are 3 folders ending in _Default, an another OEM eval & last.  All three records have an .rtf file.   License.RTF. all three license.rtf have the same exact information.

  Can I remove 2 of these files?  Because they are a rich text file, it has an effect on my computer?

  Thank you

  ShawnRP

  Hello

  Make a right-click on these files - properties - Details tab you can determine which created

  them or their content?

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• Real desktop file went in the systemprofile folder. How can I get this back: C:Windows\system32\Config\systemprofile\Desktop

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  Hello

  Thank you for writing to Microsoft Communities.

  Until we start troubleshooting on this issue please provides us with additional information by answering a few questions below, this will help us better solutions to the problems.

  1. have there been recent changes to the computer before the show?

  2 are you face any weird problem on the computer?

  Please go ahead and follow the steps mentioned and later a update on the State of the question.

  Method 1: Rof the United Nations [System File Checker] SFC scan on the computer that would be a search for system files corrupted on the computer and replace them.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 2: If the problem persists then try to perform a restore of the system:

  Note: When you perform the system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

  To run the system restore, you can see the following link.

  How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows 7:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  Please follow these recommended steps and post if you still experience the problem.

• Satellite A100-207 - \windows\system32\config\system is corrupt

  Hello

  Can someone help me with the following problem. With regard to a Toshiba Satellite A100-207 with windows XP media edition

  When starting the laptop hangs with error * \windows\system32\config\system is corrupt *.

  This article is the closest to the problem http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545. but the warning in the article on the point is not to use with circumspect OEM on more facilities of he made me.

  I have lost the disc of recovery (recently).
  But were able to boot the laptop from USB using a cutter (lite) version of windows.

  The scene in the article copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system fails because the file does not exist (the other files do however).

  In this folder there is a system.bak, this would solve the problems like the laptop boots windows logo screen then after 5 minutes restarts and just go around and around a certain extent.

  There is also a file system.sav in the folder windows\system32\config using this all goes someway to to solve the problem, the laptop restarts and resumes product set-up with off course fails has so I don't have the recovery disk.

  I would be grateful if someone could help with the problem

  Regards Garry

  > but the warning in the article on the point is not to use with circumspect OEM on more facilities of he made me.

  You can ignore this warning, you have no other choice than to try to fix this system following the article in the Microsoft Knowledge base.

  But to be honest, I doubt that the system would run smoothly after this work around.

  I would recommend the new installation of the OS.
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• Re: EQuium A100-147, does not boot, \windows\system32\config\system - lack-

  This laptop Equium A100-147started does not connect to the internet normally, but she in safe mode.

  So, after trying the virus scans-nothing.
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  I changed the boot sequence to install, boot sequence changed to original.

  He has reinstalled but won't get to the Windows screen, a message came \windows\system32\config\system-manquant or damaged.
  I can't see even a way to do a repair with this recovery disk?

  Any help would be appreciated

  Thank you in advance.

  This error means that the registry is damaged.

  The registry consists of the following files:

  c:\windows\system32\config\system
  c:\windows\system32\config\software
  c:\windows\system32\config\sam
  c:\windows\system32\config\security
  c:\windows\system32\config\default

  You can restore these registry files in the restore folder of the system hidden on the C: drive.

  Here are the instructions:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545

• Deleting files .evtx in C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs

  Hi all

  I have run into a question this morning on our Server 2008. Due to the back pressure in Exchange feature, we stopped to receive emails. I checked the disk space and discovered that there are more than 30 GB of event logs in C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs. I went through each system log and remove every possible newspaper (I saved a month both newspapers), but it releases only 1 GB of space. I even ran the following command that removes each log in the event viewer:

  for /F "tokens = *" %1 in ('wevtutil.exe el') wevtutil.exe cl '%1'

  Can someone advise please how I can get rid of all these and claim back 30 GB of space. It is very tempting to delete all files in the folder, but I don't want to cause problems.

  Thank you

  Hello

  Please post your question on the TechNet forums:

  Here is the link:

  https://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/WindowsServer/en-us/home

  Kind regards