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Reinstall System32 Config System if it’s Missing or Corrupt

If you have issues with system32 folder, a system repair is necessary

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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System32 is the most essential directory on your PC, but many users reported that Windows system32 config system is missing on Windows 10.

This isn’t the only issue, and we already wrote aboutmissing DLL files in Windowsand how to restore them.

Corrupted system32 is a serious problem and it will prevent your PC from booting, but you might be able to fix it with steps from this guide.

What is Windows System32 error?

What is Windows System32 error?

This error message appears if there’s a problem with your System32 directory. There are several causes for this issue:

How do I fix Windows system32 config system is missing or corrupt?

How do I fix Windows system32 config system is missing or corrupt?

Before we start fixing this issue, we advise you to perform several preliminary tasks:

1. Scan for HDD errors

After the scan is finished, check if the problem is resolved.

2. Perform a clean reinstall

Once the process is done, you’ll have a fresh installation of Windows and the issue should be resolved. If you want to fix windows/system32/config/system without CD, then this is the way to go.

FixingWindows system32 config system on Windows 10 is a complicated process, and it usually requires you to create installation media in order to repair or restore your system.

This isn’t the only error, but we tackled errors such asWindows cannot find windir system32in a separate guide. Did you fixed this problem with a different solution? Share it with us in the comments below.

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Aleksandar Ognjanovic

Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.

Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.

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