Fixing missing win32 file error on Windows: A Step-by-Step Guide

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The win32 file error is the kind of problem that can seriously affect the usability of your computer.
This error usually has various causes, and today we will explore the factors that can cause this error and show you how to successfully fix this problem on your Windows computer.

  • The missing win32 file error can occur due to corrupted files or incorrect registry entries.
  • Installing a third-party program can help you fix this problem.
  • Changing the permissions or copying your files from another PC will also solve this issue.

Use System File Checker

  1. Press the Windows key + S hotkey.
  2. Enter †̃cmd’ in the search box.
    Enter †̃cmd' in the search box.
  3. Right-click Command prompt and select Run as administrator.
  4. Input the sfc /scannow command.
  5. Press the Enter key to run System File Checker.
  6. If System File Checker finds missing files, it will automatically repair them.
    If System File Checker finds missing files, it will automatically repair them.

Use SFC and DISM

  1. To run System File Checker, click the Type here to search button in the search box.
  2. Input sfc /scannow in the search box.
    Input sfc /scannow in the search box.
  3. Press the OK button.
  4. Windows will then detect missing system files. If found, it will automatically repair them.
  5. If SFC finds no system file errors, the DISM command will scan the Windows installation files.
  6. Enter DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth in the Type here to search text box.
  7. Press the OK button.
  8. Then, input DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /CheckHealth in the Type here to search text box.
  9. Press the OK button.
  10. If DISM finds any corrupted files, Windows will automatically repair them.
    If DISM finds any corrupted files, Windows will automatically repair them.

Create a new user account

  1. Go to Start + Control Panel.
  2. Select User Accounts.
  3. Click Add or remove accounts.
  4. Click Add a user to create an account.
  5. Run a repair install
    Run a repair install

Disable User Account Control

  1. Go to Search, type †̃control panel’, and open Control Panel from the search results.
  2. Go to User Accounts.
    Go to User Accounts.
  3. Click Change account type.
  4. Select the Administrator-listed account.
  5. Click Change account type again.
  6. Select the Administrator account.
    Select the Administrator account.
  7. Click Ok, and restart the computer.
  8. Install the relevant driver
    Go to Search, type †̃device manager’, and open Device Manager.
  9. Expand the Keyboards and Mice section.
  10. Right-click on your keyboard.
    Right-click on your keyboard.
  11. Select Uninstall device.
  12. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Change permissions

  1. Right-click on the folder and select Properties.
  2. Go to the Security tab and click on the Edit button.
    Go to the Security tab and click on the Edit button.
  3. Check the Full control box under Allow column.
  4. Click the Apply and OK buttons to save changes.

Create a new Windows installation

  1. Download and install Windows ISO Creator from this link.
  2. Now, select ISO file on ISO Creator.
    Now, select ISO file on ISO Creator.
  3. Finally, select the ISO file you wish to create.
  4. Once done, click on Create ISO.
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