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2006-03-20 by Joe
I was going to load some profiles and my system32 folder has mysteriously disappeard? I did a search and it does not find it. It must be there.......any thoughts? This seems crazy to me. Joe
2006-03-20 by alanrew42
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Joe" <drjoe2@...> wrote: > > I was going to load some profiles and my system32 folder has > mysteriously disappeard? I did a search and it does not find it. It > must be there.......any thoughts? This seems crazy to me. > > Joe > It does sound odd. Which version of Windows are you using? Have you successfully copied files to this folder before? Can you still print anything? In Windows Explorer, if you click on the 'Edit' menu, is there an 'Undo xxxx' menu entry (where xxxx = 'delete' or 'rename' )? If so, it might be worth selecting that entry then refreshing your view of the C:\WINDOWS folder by using the F5 key. HTH Alan
2006-03-20 by Greg
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "alanrew42" <Alan- Rew@...> wrote: As far as I know, if the system32 folder for any of the Windows OS is gone, windows will either rebuild it, or won't start. Most of the important .dll files are in there, so most of windows may not work. Now this brings up the question of... Is it hidden so you can not see it?
2006-03-20 by Joe
I agree with all you said. I have gone to the folder in the past, so I know it was there. And as you said the files contained within this fofolder are necessary. I am going to reboot and make sure all files arand folders are shown (ie not hidden). This is truly a puzzle to me. Joe --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Greg" <dfaprinting@...> wrote: > > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "alanrew42" <Alan- > Rew@> wrote: > > > As far as I know, if the system32 folder for any of the Windows OS is > gone, windows will either rebuild it, or won't start. Most of the > important .dll files are in there, so most of windows may not work. Now > this brings up the question of... Is it hidden so you can not see it? >
2006-03-20 by Eric Neilsen Photography
Rather than look for the folder, search for your icc and icm files. Since many of them are there, it should point you to the 32 folder. Eric Neilsen Photography 4101 Commerce Street, Suite 9 Dallas, TX 75226 214-827-8301 <http://ericneilsenphotography.com> http://ericneilsenphotography.com Skype : ejprinter _____
From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Joe Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 9:29 AM To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Digital BW] Re: A bit off topic - System32 folder in Windows XP - GONE! I agree with all you said. I have gone to the folder in the past, so I know it was there. And as you said the files contained within this fofolder are necessary. I am going to reboot and make sure all files arand folders are shown (ie not hidden). This is truly a puzzle to me. Joe --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Greg" <dfaprinting@...> wrote: > > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "alanrew42" <Alan- > Rew@> wrote: > > > As far as I know, if the system32 folder for any of the Windows OS is > gone, windows will either rebuild it, or won't start. Most of the > important .dll files are in there, so most of windows may not work. Now > this brings up the question of... Is it hidden so you can not see it? > Please visit the Group Homepage to check the Files, and other resources as they are often being updated. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint If you wish to receive no emails or just a daily digest, or you wish to unsubscribe, please edit your Membership preferences by visiting this same page. Please follow these basic guidelines: - As threads develop, trim off excess portions of earlier messages to keep them short. - Good manners are required at all time. No personal attacks or flames. Hostile, aggressive or argumentative users may be removed from the membership without notice. - Keep your posts and threads related to the group topic of digital B&W printing. Users who persistently make off-topic posts may be removed from the membership. - By posting on this forum you agree to abide by the group rules and guidelines, and to abide by the actions and decisions of the group Owner and Moderators. See "Group Topic, Rules and Guidelines" in the Files section: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint/files/ BY PARTICIPATING IN AND/OR POSTING MESSAGES TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO! GROUP YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE "OWNER" AND "MODERATORS" OF DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF THE "OWNER" AND "MODERATORS" OF DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), RESULTING FROM: (i) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; (ii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (iii) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP; OR (iv) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE DIGITAL BW, THE PRINT YAHOO GROUP. _____ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS * Visit your group "DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint> " on the web. * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com <mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Uns ubscribe> * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> Terms of Service. _____ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2006-03-21 by Geoffrey Meadows
Hi Joe, I just saw this message today and just in case you haven't had a fix yet I thought I'd respond. I lost my system32 folder as the result of virus activity on my machine. Of course it's still there, just invisible, otherwise you couldn't use your computer. Anyway, what I did successfully on my Windows XP machine was: 1. Go to Control Panel/Folder Options/View and make sure "Show hidden files and folders" is checked. This may resolve the issue but probably won't if the folder just suddenly up and left. 2. Go to Start/Run and when the dialogue box comes up type "cmd" or if that doesn't work "command" (without the quotes, of course) and when the DOS window comes up, type: "attrib -a -h -r -s c:\windows\system32" (again without the quotes and note the space in front of each "-" ), press <Return> and type "Exit" (no quotes) to close the DOS window, and up she pops. Please note again that this problem may have been caused by a virus or worm, and you should take all steps to ensure your computer is clean. [Apart from being off topic, I'm always embarrassed to be discussing this sort of thing in front of Macintosh people. :>) I mean, fancy having to use DOS after all this time!] Regards, Geoff Meadows
Subject: [Digital BW] A bit off topic - System32 folder in Windows XP - GONE! I was going to load some profiles and my system32 folder has mysteriously disappeard? I did a search and it does not find it. It must be there.......any thoughts? This seems crazy to me. Joe
2006-03-21 by Joe
Thank you Geoff I will definately try that this evening. I do full virus scans and spyware scans etc etc ad nausium! Who the hell knows what gets through. I will let you know how it went.......Thanks! Joe --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Geoffrey Meadows" <gmmeadows@...> wrote: > > > Hi Joe, > > I just saw this message today and just in case you haven't had a fix yet I > thought I'd respond. > > I lost my system32 folder as the result of virus activity on my machine. Of > course it's still there, just invisible, otherwise you couldn't use your > computer. Anyway, what I did successfully on my Windows XP machine was: > > 1. Go to Control Panel/Folder Options/View and make sure "Show hidden files > and folders" is checked. This may resolve the issue but probably won't if > the folder just suddenly up and left. > > 2. Go to Start/Run and when the dialogue box comes up type "cmd" or if that > doesn't work "command" (without the quotes, of course) and when the DOS > window comes up, type: "attrib -a -h -r -s c:\windows\system32" (again > without the quotes and note the space in front of each "-" ), press <Return> > and type "Exit" (no quotes) to close the DOS window, and up she pops. > > Please note again that this problem may have been caused by a virus or worm, > and you should take all steps to ensure your computer is clean. [Apart from > being off topic, I'm always embarrassed to be discussing this sort of thing > in front of Macintosh people. :>) I mean, fancy having to use DOS after all > this time!] > > Regards, > Geoff Meadows > > > > Subject: [Digital BW] A bit off topic - System32 folder in Windows XP - > GONE! > > I was going to load some profiles and my system32 folder has > mysteriously disappeard? I did a search and it does not find it. It
> must be there.......any thoughts? This seems crazy to me. > > Joe >
2006-03-21 by alanrew42
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Geoffrey Meadows" <gmmeadows@...> wrote: > > > Hi Joe, > > I just saw this message today and just in case you haven't had a fix yet I > thought I'd respond. > > I lost my system32 folder as the result of virus activity on my machine. Yes, very good point. It's important to perform a comprehensive virus scan on all the hard drives on the PC ASAP. Keep the anti-virus definitions up to date. If you're connected to the Internet for significant amounts of time then invest in a firewall as well (or at least make sure the Win XP firewall is enabled). Hope you get things sorted out. Alan
2006-03-22 by Joe
The DOS command worked! Thank you so very much. Joe --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Geoffrey Meadows" <gmmeadows@...> wrote: > > > Hi Joe, > > I just saw this message today and just in case you haven't had a fix yet I > thought I'd respond. > > I lost my system32 folder as the result of virus activity on my machine. Of > course it's still there, just invisible, otherwise you couldn't use your > computer. Anyway, what I did successfully on my Windows XP machine was: > > 1. Go to Control Panel/Folder Options/View and make sure "Show hidden files > and folders" is checked. This may resolve the issue but probably won't if > the folder just suddenly up and left. > > 2. Go to Start/Run and when the dialogue box comes up type "cmd" or if that > doesn't work "command" (without the quotes, of course) and when the DOS > window comes up, type: "attrib -a -h -r -s c:\windows\system32" (again > without the quotes and note the space in front of each "-" ), press <Return> > and type "Exit" (no quotes) to close the DOS window, and up she pops. > > Please note again that this problem may have been caused by a virus or worm, > and you should take all steps to ensure your computer is clean. [Apart from > being off topic, I'm always embarrassed to be discussing this sort of thing > in front of Macintosh people. :>) I mean, fancy having to use DOS after all > this time!] > > Regards, > Geoff Meadows > > > > Subject: [Digital BW] A bit off topic - System32 folder in Windows XP - > GONE! > > I was going to load some profiles and my system32 folder has > mysteriously disappeard? I did a search and it does not find it. It
> must be there.......any thoughts? This seems crazy to me. > > Joe >