C:\Windows\System32 folder missing!

#1
tyr

Posted 23 July 2007 - 02:02 AM

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This is a very unusual case, but my system32 folder is not located in the C:\Windows directory. In fact it is not even on my computer anymore! I noticed this a while back but it made no difference in how the computer ran so i let it be. Now my C++ compiler isnt working correctly and is locking up, and the problem may be to a "not found" file in the system32 folder. Other programs also have this problem i noticed from a quick debug.

Should I run a repair job of windows XP or does anyone have a solution to this strange problem?

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#2
John

Posted 23 July 2007 - 03:50 AM

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The fact that your windows loads means your system32 folder is there. If it wasn't there, Windows wouldn't load.

Try running antivirus, sypware and adware software.

#3
Guest_Jordan_*

Posted 23 July 2007 - 04:42 AM

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How are you looking for your c:\windows folder, in file Explorer? I know that an option in the preferences "hides" your system folders and this folder is one of them. You may want to drop to command (cmd) and see if it is viewable there.

You can also figure it out this way:

Start/Run/regedit <enter>
expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
expand SOFTWARE
expand Microsoft

In these keys you will find the filepath. Click on .NETFramework
You should see "InstallRoot" which will have something like:
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\....