Delete System 32 with cmd – command prompt

The Windows System32 directory is located in C:WindowsSystem32 or C:Winntsystem32.

What is System 32 Folder

This is the directory where all important files are stored along with data and backups. System32 contains executable libraries. This directory present in the C: drive contains all the file applications that your computer needs to function.

How to Delete a System32 File

System32 is a directory that contains many system files needed to run your computer. If you receive a System32 error message, it’s likely that one of the files in the System32 directory is corrupt. The solution to this problem is to repair the file, not just delete the file. Deleting any files in the System32 directory can cause significant system-wide errors. Nevertheless, if you want to delete a System32 file, it can be done. The steps in this article apply to Windows Vista and 7. 

Follow the Instructions : 

1. Log into Windows using your administrator account.

2. Click “Start” and type “cmd” in the “Search” field and press “Enter.” The Windows command prompt opens.

3. Kind of “takeown /f system32 /r /dy” (without quotes) and press “Enter”. You now have full ownership over the system32 directory, which will allow you to delete any file in that directory.

4. Close the command prompt.

5. Click “Start” and type “system32” in the “” box and press “Search Enter.”

6. Right-click on the system32 file you wish to delete and select “Delete”.

How to Remove System32 Windows C

Windows operating systems store a computer’s most important files in the “system32” folder. Hence, deleting the “system32” folder on your computer will cause the operating system to become very unstable. Since the “system32” folder is very important to the operating system, you must take ownership of the folder before you can delete it. Learn how to delete the “system32” folder for educational purposes only. 

1. Click “Start,” type “cmd” and press the “Ctrl,” “Shift” and “Enter” keys at the same time to load the command prompt console with administrative privileges.

2. Kind of “takeown /f C:\Windows\System32” and press “Enter” to support System32 folder

3. type  “Icacls C:\Windows\System32” and press “Enter” to give you rights to delete the “system32” folder

4. Close the command prompt console by typing “Exit” and then pressing . “Entrance”. Delete Folder

5. Close all applications running on your computer.

6. Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the Windows desktop to open “Windows Explorer”

7. Double-click on the icon labeled “Local Disk C:.”, then enter the folder labeled “Windows” or (Windows Photos). 

8. Select the folder labeled “System32” by clicking on it.

9. Press the “Shift” and “del” keys together and click “Yes” on the “Delete Folder” confirmation dialog box to delete the “system32” folder. Click “Yes to    All” on any “Delete File” dialog boxes that you encounter during the file deletion process.

What if we delete System32 files?

It is not recommended to manipulate or remove System32 as it may lead to system malfunction. But if you are having problems with your PC and you are ready to delete some files, in this article I will provide you with details to remove System32.

You shouldn’t do this, because the System32 folder is important. If you delete your System32 folder, it will damage your Windows operating system and you will have to reinstall Windows.

How to get full System32 controls?

Open File Explorer.

Navigate to the System32 folder.

Right-click on it and select Properties.

Click on the Security tab.

Click the Advanced button.

Under “Advanced Security Settings”, click Edit.

On the “Select User or Group” page, type NT ServiceTrustedInstaller.

Click OK.

How to disable System32?

There are 2 methods with which you can do this:

Close the Command Prompt and all other running programs.

Then open the C: drive under the My Computer folder.

Find the System32 folder and delete the files or the entire folder.

Tips and Warnings

Deleting system files is dangerous. System files are necessary for your computer to function properly. Deleting the wrong files will crash your computer and require a full format of your hard drive, which means you will lose all your stored data.

Conclusion

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