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What is System32 in a computer?

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That is a subdirectory (or subfolder) of the Windows (Or WinNT) directory which contains very important parts of the Windows operating system.

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Should you delete system32 to speed up your computer?

NO, system 32 is your computer's operating system. if you delete your system 32, you might as well buy another computer.


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Delete the system32 folder on your computer


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In preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Professional how do you repair bad icons inside the C WINDOWS system32 folders?

You should be able to repair system32 if you either got a restore CD with your computer or if your hard drive came with a restore partition. If you have the CD, put it in. Turn on your computer, and press F10 or "R" when the computer is booting up to get to the Recovery Console and then repair system32. It may also possible that you can access your system32 folder and copy the icons from a good computer onto your system32 folder. See http://www.articlekarma.com/Article/Repair-System32/68823 and http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058 If you have an HP, their live chat support is excellent for such issues.


Is system32 necessary for a family computer?

False AnswerNo, you can delete your system32 folder without reprecussions. Your system32 files are only used for high end computer diagnostics, they take up so much space that most computer experts delete them as soon as they buy a computer. True AnswerSystem32 contains most of your computer's vital files to function. Those who tell you otherwise are trolls. So, if you delete it, your computer dies.


What are the most common computer protocals?

The most common computer protocols are TCP, FTP, and System32.


How do you restore computer in Windows 7?

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Where is the print spool'er kept on a computer running Windows 7?

Windows\System32 Access services application to administrate services: %windir%\system32\services.msc