system32

[Stevenb]

Does Windows XP need or use system32.exe. If not can I
safely delete it and the registry entry that calls it on
startup?

Thanks
Steve

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP does not need the "system32.exe file" because
it is actually a "virus file". It's about time to give serious
consideration to installing a good antivirus program!

Remove remnants of KWBot.Worm from the Registry and File System
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_clean_kwbot.htm

This worm causes an error message that "CMD32.EXE" cannot be found on startup.
The error message may also be that "system32.exe" cannot be found.

Note: You'll have to disable your antivirus program before running the repair.

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Doug Knox]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| Does Windows XP need or use system32.exe. If not can I
| safely delete it and the registry entry that calls it on
| startup?
|
| Thanks
| Steve
|