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System32 Corrupt or Missing – Did You Recieve the Error “system32 Corrupt or Missing”?


Did you attempt to start Windows XP and got an error message saying system32 corrupt or missing? This is actually a very common problem with Windows XP. It may also appear as a similar but different error like:

<i>Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: WINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSOFTWARE

Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: WINDOWSSYSTEM32CONFIGSYSTEM

Stop: c0000218 {Registry File Failure} The registry cannot load the hive (file): SystemRootSystem32ConfigSOFTWARE or its log or alternate</i>


What this means is a system or software hives in the Windows XP registry is missing or corrupt. Windows XP needs this system32 process in order to boot up but it cannot run it.

<b>Fix system32 corrupt or missing error by fixing the Windows registry</b>

The Windows registry is filled with information that is required to run almost all software and hardware on your computer. This includes many of the DLL and startup commands like system32. The more software and hardware you install the greater the possibility of a registry corruption happening.

Before you begin rummaging around in the registry, be very careful! It is a highly sensitive directory that can become even further corrupted if you remove or alter the wrong files.

This is why I recommend downloading the best registry cleaner on the market. I have personally used one that can fix the system32 corrupt or missing error in minutes with a scan and repair option. (note – if you cannot boot your computer to use the software simply start your computer in safe mode by tapping F8 when you power it on). Scan your computer for free below.

Jim Marshall

Sick of your computer freezing up? Want to repair computer errors the easy way? Scan your computer for free and fix corrupt registry problems with the #1 registry cleaner on the internet. After scanning your computer, I promise you will be quite surprised by all the errors on your system.

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Jim Marshall is a computer technician expert with over 15 years in the industry. He has an intimate knowledge of the windows registry and various register repair software. After testing some of the top registry cleaners on the market, he has created a comprehensive review site that details his findings.

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1. chris (01:40, 27.06.2009)
even if i run xp in safe mode, still, same thing happens. . system32 needs to be reinstalled. how can i configure it?tnx

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