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Deleted some Important windows files in system32 folder.

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2021-02-27T04:45:39+00:00

I messed up with some files in windows32 and now I'm not able to use windows 10 properly, I can't even open images or videos, cant save more stuff. I tried factory reset, but it says *No changes were made*.

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  1. JX313 7,045 Reputation points
    2021-02-27T04:55:33+00:00

    Since we can't do a System Restore (because Control Panel is deleted, I guess), let's do a reinstall of Windows. If you have Control Panel, try System Restore by going into the Recovery option in Control Panel.

    If not, do these steps:

    Go to this link and click Download tool now: Download Windows 10 (microsoft.com)

    Run the app. Click Upgrade this PC and follow the rest of the easy steps.

    If Windows reports that it can't open this type of file, download that tool on another computer. Plug in a USB pen-drive and make it a bootable disk, as mentioned here: Create a Bootable USB Flash Drive | Microsoft Docs

    Now run the tool which we downloaded, then click 'Create installation media', choose your settings, and follow the rest of the steps.

    After the process completes, remove the pen-drive and plug it in the computer which is damaged. Enter your damaged PC's BIOS. It needs a special key, so search for it in the internet using this format: <computer make and model> BIOS key

    Note the key and click it before your PC boots into Windows.

    Go to the Boot tab and change the Boot # 1 to your pen-drive. Click Save changes and reboot by pressing a key on the keyboard. That key will be shown in the BIOS. Now when your PC boots, follow the rest of the steps on the screen to reinstall Windows.

    I hope this solves your problem.

    Joe13 B-) 2.0

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-02-27T05:30:44+00:00

    Imagei would also like to mention, i cant even see names of drives, and it is not how it was before :/ Things like run as administrator changing to runas and much more (sorry for bad quality pictures cause I cant even save screenshots )Image

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  3. JX313 7,045 Reputation points
    2021-02-27T05:24:38+00:00

    In Control Panel, click Recovery (Image). Click Open System Restore, click Choose a different restore point, see if it has any restore point with the description 'Deleted System32 files' or so, then follow the rest of the steps on the screen.

    I think that it won't work, so I'll recommend that you do a reinstall of Windows as I explained.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-02-27T05:21:18+00:00

    I can use control pannel, can you explain the steps for recovery ?

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-02-27T05:20:38+00:00

    Hi DhananjayChava,

    I'm Benedict, an Independent Advisor. I'm here to help you.

    Try doing a Repair install of Windows 10. This will fix and replace all missing and corrupted system files by reinstalling Windows 10 with the option of keeping your files and all installed apps. Go to the link below and follow the steps provided by Shawn Brink, a trusted Windows Insider MVP.

    Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16397-repai...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Please see if that helps.

    Regards,

    Benedict P.

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