About System32
System32 is the name of the most important file folder on any given PC that runs Microsoft Windows system. The System32 folder contains a set of subfolders hosting a group of files that makes the core of the Windows operating systems that you have. AS long as your system32 directory is complete and uncorrupted then you shouldn't receive any errors or suffer any problems. However, problems do occur when files become corrupt or data is lost.

What Are System 32 Errors?
The System32 directory is essential to the healthy running and optimum performance of your computer. Yet it can easily become corrupt. With every change you make to any Windows files or documents, similar changes are performed within the system32 directory. Every time you install, uninstall, or download new files and applications there are changes within the system32 directory.

With so many potential changes to the directory it can quickly become problematic. System32 errors are usually brought about by these changes although viruses and malicious software like spyware can also cause problems. Whatever the cause, though, errors of this nature may cause your computer to freeze, software to fail, and your computer to run slowly. In the worst-case scenario, system32 errors that are left unchecked can result in fatal errors.

How To Manually Fix System32 Errors
The manual fixing of system32 errors is by no means a simple task. There are a large number of potential errors and each one requires a different method of resolution. However, in most cases you will need to be able to find the appropriate file within the system32 directory. In order to do this, you should first ensure that your computer is set up so you can view system files and hidden files.

All operating systems work slightly differently but in Windows XP this is done using the following method:

- Open the "Start" menu and then select "My Computer"
- On the "Tools" menu select "Folder Options" and select the "View" tab
- Navigate to the "Hidden files and folders" heading and select "Show hidden files and folders"
- Also deselect "Hide protected operating system files (recommended)" and click "Yes" to confirm your choice
- Click "OK" to complete

You now have access to, and are able to see, all of the system files and everything contained within the system32 directory. However, because of the volume of files and the less than intuitive names given to the files it is highly recommended that you search for the file you want using the Windows Search function. This can be found on the "Start" menu and is entitled "Search". Type in the name of the file and press "Enter".

Run Windows Disk Cleanup
Of course, this will only find files that exist within your system32 directory. If, for any reason, files have been deleted or become inaccessible then searching won't help. Some system32 errors can be resolved by running a disk cleanup. On the "Start" menu follow "All Programs", "Accessories", "System Tools", and select "Disk Cleanup". Disk cleanup will quickly scan your computer for unnecessary files to delete, including temporary Internet files and browser cache. Once the scan is complete you can then choose the files to delete and those you wish to leave.