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 …
Notepad Starts Automatically when You Start Your Computer
Jun 18, 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 …
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 …
Workaround: BitLocker prevents Sysprep on VM in 24H2 - Dell
Oct 24, 2024 · As of Windows 24H2, BitLocker now auto encrypts drives in VM. Here's how to work around this.
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 …
Can't open C:\Windows\System32\config folder from File Explorer
Jun 3, 2021 · If you want to open it from any folder then use start C:\WINDOWS\system32\config or explorer C:\WINDOWS\system32\config But you don't need to open with administrative.
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 10 hosts file used by another process - Super User
Sep 4, 2015 · C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc>attrib hosts A C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts I have disabled my Panada Antivirus. I have also stopped 3 panda services from Services palette. I …
How to resolve the X:\windows\system32\logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt ... - Dell
Jul 25, 2025 · To help resolve this issue, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article Troubleshoot blue screen errors.