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System32 is a folder, in the directory represented by the environment variable %windir%, that contains shared libraries and some applications (Control Panel, Command Prompt, etc.) necessary for Windows, and Windows applications, to run.

System32 is a folder, in the directory represented by the environment variable %windir%, that contains shared libraries and some applications (Control Panel, Command Prompt, etc.) necessary for Windows, and Windows applications, to run.

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VBScript - Open batch file with 32-bit cmd

I have a .hta application and the below code. By default, the below command opens file.bat in C:\Windows\ syswow64 \cmd.exe How do I get it to open with C:\Windows\ system32 \cmd.exe? A workaround would be to open the .hta file with…
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Access Rights to dll in System32

I am using EZtwain to scan documents into a directory. The EZTwain application installs a dll into the users system32 folder beforehand. Now the application is working on my own personal computer, but when This application is run on the users…
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Why do windows commands that access C:\Windows\System32\... not work in a C program?

I am running a c program designed to automate a process that "repackages" a windows install. I am doing this for two reasons. First reason is to learn c programming, and the second reason is that I run windows off a MacBook pro that has no…
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ReOpenFile Windows API fails with "error invalid name" when reopening a file in C:\windows\system32

I would like to know whether anyone can explain a reason for ReOpenFile failing with "error-invalid-name", when CreateFile has successfully opened the file. Here are the details: I open a file C:\Windows\system32\unit_test.txt using CreateFile, and…
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Windows 7 ignores my JAVA_HOME created by my account

How do I persuade Windows to use the JDK of my account instead of default java placed in the system (admin) "Windows\System32" which run java 1.6. When i tape : where java i got the two paths (my java and system one). when i run echo %JAVA_HOME% i…
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what's the process of executing windows programs in windows 10?

OS: Windows 10 LTSB (64bit) Currently I'm working on whitelist program. here is my question. I have notepad.exe in c:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe its hash value would be [9cd1c3d00ae15068...74a] I have another notepad in…
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If I delete system 32 can I get it back from the recycle bin?

This may be a stupid question, but I was wondering if the system 32 file is deleted from its original place can I get it back from the recycle bin?
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Inno Setup cannot launch .exe in System32

I'm using Inno Setup to make an installer for my program. I would like to run IIS Manager after installation. So, I'm using this code: [Tasks] Name: StartAfterInstall; Description: Run IIS after install; [Run] Filename:…
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Add reference of a .NET library residing in Windows System32 folder

I am using a .NET dll file for image operations and have added it in my C# application using "Add reference" in solution explorer and use its classes. There are many applications use that dll so I do not want to place the dll file in an application…
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IOError: [Errno 13] Permission denied {Python}

I'm making a file injection program via FTP {User runs program, ftp downloads another program to a distant folder and runs that program} When I try to make a zip file in my system 32 fold python yells at me and says YOU CANT DO THAT! Is there a…
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I'm having trouble writing to System32 on a 64-bit PC with a 32-bit-ONLY class library?

The Problem: Environment: Using Visual Studio in Windows, most any version since the 2000's. Pain point: I have a DLL class library in 32-bit-preferred project and I can't see or write to the necessary files in System32.
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DllImport does not find a DLL placed in SysWOW64 folder

After several hours Google'ing, I have no the solution to this problem. I have developed a DLL in unmanaged C++. I have placed that DLL in SysWOW64 folder since this is a 64 bit computer. On the other hand, I have a Winforms application developed in…
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VB.NET System32 Path

I'm trying to copy a file to System32 folder. I tried; System.Environment.ExpandEnvironmentVariables("%windir%\system32") Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.System) It didn't work. It always returns to C:/Windows . What should i…
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