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win32 Generic Process

One of the most frustrating and nerve wracking problems that you will ever face on your PC is the win32 process error. The error is prevalent in Windows based computers and is one of the most dreadful bugs out there. The win32 process error is quite capable of causing the connection to other PC’s on a network to close and the damage can ever be permanent in nature.

The message that you will see every time there is a win32 process error is:

“Generic Host Process for Win32 services has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience”

You will three options:

  • Debug
  • Send Error report
  • Don’t send

Normally most people would send a error report but it never really helps. Here are some solutions that will help you to fight the win32 process error.

First Solution

  • Go to Run and then open Regedit
  • Locate the following key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Services > Browser > Parameters
  • Once you are here, try and find the following key:
    Name: IsDomainMaster and set Data: False
  • Now restart your computer

Hopefully the win32 process error would have been taken care of but if it is not then try the second solution.

Second Solution

  • Click to open Run and then type cmd
  • This will open MS-DOS. Once the screen is there, type netsh in the command console and press enter
  • Now type ‘winsock’ and press enter again
  • Now type reset
  • Finally, restart your computer
  • This should ideally take care of your win32 process error.

    Third Solution

    This is a solution that will require you to download a Microsoft Update Patch. Once you have downloaded the patch, you can apply it and it will rectify the win32 process error.

    Fourth Solution

    When the “Generic Host Process for Win32 services has encountered …..” screen appears, what you can really do is turn off all the automatic Windows updates using the control panel. Then reboot your computer. If this process of eliminating the win32 process error doesn’t work then you can download the supported hotfix that is available at the Microsoft website.

    If you are using Windows XP SP2, then the Generic Host Process or the win32 process error can be potentially dangerous and you might start receiving error messages immediately after the system startup. Most of the win32 process errors occur during the last shut down of the system. The hotfix provided by Windows can remove or effectively treat the win32 process error. It can be downloaded through the automatic update available on most Windows based computers or you can even manually download it from the Microsoft Windows website.