Why is System32 still called System32 on a 64 bit Windows OS?
Jul 21, 2015 · I've wondered this for a while. I personally think that System32 would make sense to be the 32 bit Windows OS. But when you have a 64 bit Windows OS, the file system is still called …
What is C:\\Windows\\System32\\config\\SYSTEM - Super User
Mar 24, 2019 · 7 I've seen several articles on C:\Windows\System32\config\SYSTEM being either corrupt or missing but I've always been curious as to what the purpose of this file is, as well as the …
How To Restore Default Ownership of System32 Subfolders and Files?
May 1, 2020 · To restore TrustedInstaller ownership to system files Open File Explorer Browse to the System32 folder Right-click it and select Properties Click the Security tab Click the Advanced button …
How can I restore Cmd.exe (Command Prompt) if it doesn't exist?
Mar 22, 2021 · 15 cmd.exe is not in the directory C:\Windows\System32. I think that I accidentally deleted it while messing with the environment variables, I don't know. It's not launching from …
shortcuts - Where is the executable file for the classic Paint ...
Jan 26, 2025 · On Windows 10, classic MS Paint is at C:\Windows\System32\mspaint.exe. If MS Paint is no longer on your PC's version of Windows, one can download an installer from a third-party site. As …
Can Windows even work, if the System32 folder is missing?
Sep 26, 2024 · "So I can get rid of the corrupted .sys files placed in that CrowdStrike" - If the corrupt system file was on your system, your system would not boot into Windows, and CrowdStrike would …
Notepad Starts Automatically when You Start Your Computer
Apr 23, 2025 · This article provides information on Why notepad may automatically launch when you start the system, how to access the Microsoft Fix-it Tool for this issue, and how to manually resolve …
Windows 10 Powershell opens in C:\WINDOWS\system32 instead of …
Apr 3, 2021 · I shift-right-click a folder in File Explorer and click "Open powershell window here" but it opens in: C:\WINDOWS\system32 instead
windows - Cleaning out System32/SysWOW64 - Super User
I've noticed that when I install applications, sometimes they just dump stuff into System32 or SysWOW64 and don't clean up. Is there any way to restore these folders to factory default, or just l...
Editing the .\\etc\\hosts file on Windows 10 - Super User
Mar 24, 2017 · As mentioned in other answers, the hosts file is stored at C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts . However, in Windows Vista and above, you have to change …