My last post about Fixing Generic Host Error on your Windows was appreciated a lot not only in the blogosphere rather the whole Internet. I do not say this out of mere words rather if you search Google for "Fix Generic Host" you will find my blog at the top and most of my traffic from Google is due to this.
This error has been haunting most of Windows PCs from a long time and is really one dreadful bug. The problem in my last fix was that it would cure the Generic Host Error Message from appearing but it would close the connection to the network PCs.
Here are 4 new solutions to the Generic Host For Win32 Error in Windows:
Solution# 1:
- Hop to 'Run' and open 'Regedit'
- Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Services > Browser > Parameters - Find the Key
Name: IsDomainMaster
and set
Data: False - Restart Your PC
Solution# 2:
- Go to 'Run' and open 'cmd'
- Type 'netsh' in command console then press enter
- Then type 'winsock' and press enter and then type reset
- Restart Your PC
Solution# 3:
Get the LspFix and follow the steps as directed
Solution# 4:
Get the Microsoft Update Patch and apply it. Thanx to Nirmal for this.
I hope one of these solutions will definitely help you rectify the erorr
Moreover you can always see my old guaranteed post about Fixing Generic Host Error
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Hi DJ,
Thanks for the mention
not working ……I tried all solution and still not working, I have Patched it and what I got ?? my OS not responding, ohh I had to reinstall OS…. still confusing…..
need solution soon …. Is there any problem with firefox 2.0.0.3
Please visit my older post regarding the fix for generic host for win32 process.
It has a guaranteed solution.
plz help how to fix generic host win32 error
HI same here
I did a clean install of OS but the error still apears… must be a virus (trojan) ???
hi….i know how to fix tat problem d
u juz need go to microsoft website n search for generic host win32 problem….then u juz click window xp 64bit to dl….it wil help u fix ur problem d
You are a legend.
I have been trying to fix the ‘generic’ host thing for months and found your other page which didnt work for me but had some great info/advice. I then found this page via [another lock-up] and google.
YAAY.. it has been running for 4 hours now and no error messages. This was after patching/hot fixing being told I had a deeply embedded trojan etc etc.
Thankyou for your very clear and easy to read assistance.
floot
To resolve this problem, follow these steps:
1.Click Start, click Run, and then type net stop wuauserv.
2.On the desktop, double-click My Computer, and then delete the drive:\WuTemp folder.
3.Delete the drive:\Windows\System32\Catroot2 folder.
4.Open the drive:\Windows folder, and then rename the SoftwareDistribution folder as SoftwareDistributionOLD.
5.Open the drive:\Windows\system32 folder, and then follow these steps:
a. Rename the Wuweb.dll file as Wuweb.dll.old.
b. Rename the Wuapi.dll file as Wuapi.dll.old.
c. Rename the Wuauclt.exe file as Wuauclt.exe.old.
d. Rename the Wuaucpl.cpl file as Wuaucpl.cpl.old.
e. Rename the Wuaueng1.dll file as Wuaueng1.dll.old.
f. Rename the Wuaueng.dll file as Wuaueng.dll.old.
g. Rename the Wuauserv.dll file as Wuauserv.dll.old.
h. Rename the Wucltui.dll file as Wucltui.dll.old.
i. Rename the Wups2.dll file as Wups2.dll.old.
j. Rename the Wups.dll file as Wups.dll.old.
6.Restart the computer.
thanx..It really did solve my generic host problem
Applied all of DJ Flush’s advice. Also tried Nirmal’s suggestion.Problem not solved. Never found a wutemp file to take Raj’s advice. May have to reformat to a different windows.Any more suggestions.
Thanks just the same. RonRon
Here is my suggestion. If the error appears, ignore it. Continue using the internet as usual
Hi Dj Flush i tried to resolve this error by your solution but it didnt work. Does this occur only in the servers of Lan network or in the other computers of Lan too … can I change OS to win 2000? please answer me
Everyone here please also check out the alternative solution to fix generic host
Min456: Please explain how you “ignore it” when you no longer have an internet connection once the problem has occured.
If you can’t provide useful information keep your hands off the keyboard.
He says ignore it…just continue surfing…don’t press any buttons of it…but there will come a time that another win32 error will appear, thus making your connection offline.
Until now it’s my problem. I can’t connect my database because of this networking and that generic host error
Just turn windows firewall on. There will be no generic host message.
Oh My God!
Thank you much for this important and really helpful post. I appreciate it.
I have been trying to solve this problem for a month until I found this and it really works. I patched it and applied the solution#2. Thanks a lot your the man
Dj and Nirmal Rocks. These tips really solved my problem. Thanks a lot.
DJ and Nirmal both of you are appreciable. I have formated my system four times in 2 days but now I am trying your solution. Thanks a lot for so useful tips.
Wow I fixed on every computer I had except on my home file server…tried all fixes but still nothing and then I find the brightness at the end of the road
Solution1: Install Windows Vista
Solution2: Install Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon With KDE4
or maybe a dual boot…must tell I am surprised how fast vista is, from what I’ve heard i expected something like XP on 486 machine
You’re a very very nice man. Thanks, my problem is now fixed.
Even Microsoft don’t know about this solution!
What if I try the registry fix? will it work?
Hi.
I Tried your old post. Still I am not able to get rid of Host Process Error. Please help me dude. It’s really creating problems for me. Thank you.
Sushmit
If none of the above works then download smitfraudfix. Use smitfraudfix in safe mode.
Here is the download link. everything is in there even the instructions
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php
As I just posted in your other tips…You rock. I have fixed the problem that even Microsoft could not help me with. It’s worked for me…I am forever in your debt!
There is no solution
I tried solution # 2 and it worked. Thanks a lot.
i will try it… tnx… ur site is very informative
Hey DJ,
Method 2 is working for me(CMD>netsh>winsock>reset)
I can’t tell you how relieved I feel after this issue got solved. I tried so many solutions in the past including smitfraudfix and sasser worm remover utility.
I also remember reading somewhere that such an error can also be caused due to improperly removed internet software. I was using some sify broadband software in the past which was not uninstalled properly. May be this has something to with that!
Anywayz, this worked great.
Resetting winsock worked. Thanks!!
What causes this? I upgraded to XP SP3, PC worked fine for three days, then lost access to my other four networked PCs, for not real reason..e.g., did not install new software, or change my system.
Thanks again for the help.
Chuck
Nice work mate. its work nicely.
Hi,
I am suffering from virus trojan game downloader, please help if anyone know about this.i am using 2 computers for business purpose.
than a lot man ,,it worked,,nw i have no problem with internet….but im nt able to configure hibernate,wenever i try its says the program is being used by someother appli,,even wen i try it as soon as i restart,,it wont work..any help.
and thanku a lottt
Thanks guy. It’s really work.!!! Solution 2 I did.
Thanks,
For me worked 2nd fix
Thanks again
SOrry forgot to add Im using Windows XP with Service Pack 3. Most of the problems reported on here are to do with SP2 which i had earlier and it did the same thing so i updated and it still occurs. Thanks again
Hi
I followed the instruction of RAJ
Didnt work.. its still there….Please anyone suggest something
Thanks, it worked
Thanks, Saad Hamid for your social help.
Thank you very much.
I am Manager-engineering in a small company that is in power sector and installs complete power plant, steam turbines.
If you need any help i am always there.
thanks & Regards
Hi DJ,
i read your older post in fix for generic host for win32 process and i’ve done it. The results are losing my connection with other PCs, while the Generic Post Process doesn’t come up again.
Now i’m going to try the alternatives above.
The question is : Should i reset the HLMsoftwaremicrosoftOLE string value to “Y” and reset the parameters to “Device” before applying one of those alternatives above?
Thank you so much for your kindness..
I have tried all DJ Flush’s methods and still not working, so I combined them following K’s method, and add 2 fixes from Microsoft, and now my computers can connect to the Internet without losing the LAN connection.
1. Close port 445 and 135
2. Install the fix WindowsXP-KB894391-x86-ENU and restart
3. Install the fix WindowsXP-KB921883-x86-ENU and restart
4. Reopen port 445 and 135
Hi – I have a win32 error:23 MSCORLIB.dll I have XP-SP2. I tried Soultion 1&2 then tried Raj’s solution dated July5,2007. I am still getting this error and don’t know what more to do. Any assistance you can provide would be much appreciated.
HI,
I have try it, it work on solution no 1, but seems its disable the sharing internet connection over LAN ?
i tried solution #2 and i am still observing if it will come back… it is ok so far!
thanks for the suggestions!
My PC runs too slow even after running the clean up wizard still my C: drive is full. I don’t know which files to delete, please help me.
You are the God. Your new four solutions didn’t work…but the older one did the trick. Rock on man!
Hey there,
Thanks for solving my Generic Host whatever problem, but since you’re an expert, I’ve something else, that may be connected.
Usually I’m connected to the Internet using a GPRS USB Modem ‘Solomon EDGE’; no problem (until this morning, but that’s solved), I also have the possibility to connect to a WiFi connection (secured, but I do have a key), but I can’t use Internet nor Outlook although the connection wizard says: ‘connected’ and the small icon shows a flickering screen and a yellow beam. I know, this description may seem a bit foolish, but I’m not an expert, just a happy user, as long as everything works.
WWDC (Windows Worms Door Cleaner)
Try to download it…
Just close the ports 135 and 445 from it..
it’ll completely solves your problem…
(i’m sorry if my english was poor) XD
You da man! My PC is back to life.
I tried DJ’s solution one and solution two but it didn’t work. The error still appears. Then I followed Aghie@indonesia suggestion to download WWDC then close port 135 and 445 with this software, the problem is fixed.
Thanks to DJ for this great post and your solutions are greatly appreciated. Thanks to Aghie@indonesia for the great suggestion too.
If any of you would like to download this free software, this will be the link : http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Windows-Worms-Doors-Cleaner.shtml
Enjoy and have a nice day.
Hey man…your post was of great help thanx a lot once again and keep them coming
Its great, awesome, thanks !!!
Thanks it worked fine. I no longer have the stupid error.
I followed the the first suggestions on the page to get rid of the win32 error and then when I restarted my computer I could not access the Internet, I get a message that there are no wireless networks in my range. I don’t know what to do as now I am worse off than before and it seems that I can get a strong signal from my router but for some reason no Internet.
solution #2 seems works for me
Many Thanks
Guyz!..anyone?..which one of the posted solutions is really working?..pls help me..ive been dealing with this problem for a long time..
Thank You so much, it really resolved most of my problems related to the generic host. Cheers and thank you again.
The #2 solution really works…..Thank u very much for the solution.
Guys the only way to stop this problem is to know how this occurs.when someone tries to connect to ur pc this error occurs.basically its a network error and simple solution to it is put a login password for your account.this tip has worked successfull for many.
Hey! I used your old trick to get rid of it & it sure did wonders!
I do not get the generic host error again , but my connection hangs again
The page doesnt load at all after 5 mins of net connection.
Suggestions ?