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How do I fix Windows system32 Config system?

Posted on by Arif Clayton

How do I fix Windows system32 Config system?

\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM is missing or corrupt

  1. 2.1 Fix #1: Restore corrupted registry via Easy Recovery Essentials.
  2. 2.2 Fix #2: Reboot a PC into “Last Known Good Configuration”
  3. 2.3 Fix #2: Check the disk file system with CHKDSK utility.
  4. 2.4 Fix #3: Restore the registry manually.

What is C :\ Windows system32 config?

“C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop refers to a location that is unavailable. It could be on a hard drive on this computer, or on a network. Check to make sure that the disk is properly inserted, or that you are connected to the Internet or your network, then try again.

How do I restore system32?

Press the “F8” key on your keyboard while the computer boots up. This command enters the “Advanced boot options” menu. Select the “Repair my computer” option, and then press “Enter.” The System Recovery Options screen opens.

How do I fix Windows system32 cmd exe?

Method 2. Run SFC to Fix CMD.exe Keeps Popping up Issue

  1. Press Win + R > type: cmd and click “OK” to bring up Command Prompt;
  2. Type:sfc /scannow and hit Enter;
  3. Then restart PC after the scan and check out whether the CMD.exe issue fixed or not.

How do I fix Windows System32 cmd exe?

Can you replace System32?

As Frederick said, you may not able to delete/replace a file inside System32 folder. Access Denied generally means there is no enough permission. But you may still not able to replace it after taking ownership if file is in using by system.

How do I get to system32 in CMD?

If you need to go to a specific folder from this drive run the command “CD Folder.” The subfolders must be separated by a backslash character: “.” For instance, when you need to access the System32 folder located in “C:\Windows,” type “cd windows\system32” as shown below, and then press Enter on your keyboard.

Why does system 32 open on startup?

The System32 folder opens at startup because of a corrupt registry value. The value could have been corrupted for a number of reasons to include malware or installing/uninstalling a program which did not install/uninstall itself properly.