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
I’m tried. But still not working.
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.
please friend, how can i solve Generic Host win32 problem, it’s make be disconnect Internet connection after two mints.. plz tell me what i do?…
my sysytem freequently problem from generic host error for win32
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
hey just instal threatfire firewall and your problem wil be solved.its available free.
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 ?
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
The fix does work. I tried the second solution and it does work. My internet connection used to get disconnected whenever i would get the error win 32 generic host service encountered a problem. Now my computer is error free. Thanks for the help.
Ty Hamid for the ”Solution# 2:”
with your help i fix the problem with Generic host
thank you again
Thanks to all. I haven’t checked anything yet, but i’m sure it will work. Thank you for this blog!
yo!thank you very much..
i tried sol 2. and i think it works. great job!
by the way.. where can i get this kind of problems?.. just to prevent this error again.. thanks!
hey.. can you still help me?..
the generic host error was gone but still there’s something wrong with my laptop. it says “svchost.exe – application eror”
“the instruction at “0x012cf496″ reference memory at “0x012cf496″. The memory could not be “written”. click ok to terminate the program. click cancel to debug.”
that’s what is says
help me pls.
Thanks dude!
you have sortout my problem
its really working , i have used your 2nd optetion
thanks again
You want to get rid of it for sure and will not bother you anymore!
Try to use Kaspersky antivirus that is a f***ing virus man
(This is the solution you need if your having trouble with the sound after the generic host for win32 shows)
thnx a lot..i ws really worried by dis win32 error…but got a solution at very first attempt..thnx a lot
Hi SH, I tried your solution and got rid of the win32 error, however, my internet stops working after 10 minutes. Eventhough the connection is active, I am not able to browse. Do you know what may be the cause?
after doing this the problem is solved but we cant see other machines in lan
not able to download u torrent becpz of win 32 erros what is solution
I have this problem but it also is changing my windows style to classic.Why is that plz reply
It works only for few months. I applied all your solns and it worked. But now after 3-4 months I am again facing the Same problem immediately I start my PC error appears “Win 32 error” and afterwards no work on the browser.
I have not installed fresh windows since then I have also checked the parameters again all are according to your suggestion but the problem still persists.
Pl revert with some more solutions.
Thanks
Jagbir
XP error message “Send, don't send
Hii…Its been 1 and a half year since i've been facing this Win32 error and thats the most hated part of my life when that error appears each time i switch on the computer and start my browser..I tried each of the solutions given here but none of them worked…Since it is only due to the browser that this error is occurring it is obvious that it is due to intrusion of some bloody virus that this error is occurring though i'm not an expert in any of these..I've used almost all the antivirus softwares available in the market and as a last resort i installed Norton Antivirus which is supposed to be the best of all…..i now regret for not having installed it for last one year….IT WORKSSS!!!…….i'm finally out of the problem..Each time that error tries to kill my pleasure of browsing, NORTON ANTIVIRUS blocked it …..So folks…I think the only reason why this error is occuring is intrusion of some bloody virus and the solution is NORTON ANTIVIRUS……
Though Few of the solutions work they do have side effects like turning of the task bar to classic view or disabling of audio drivers…..One stop solution…NORTON ANTIVIRUS….download the trial version from http://www.filehippo.com/download_norton_antivi... and try it for 15 days jus as i did…ask me if the prob persists…i'm too excited for having found a solution for such an ordeal….
Ppl Plzz dont break your heads with anymore solutions for this as NORTON ANTIVIRUS is the only true solution for this…..belive me……i tried each of the solutions…they either dont work or work creating some side effects…..but not norton…
thanks dear
it was very much needed one
Hi,I facing generic host problem recently,this error message just came out 2times so far,so i waited 1hour and d error msg didn't appear,does that mean its alright now and generic host problem wouldn't appear again?(I do apologize for my broken english ;o )
i will try this..
thanx in advance
dear great DJ
i unable to understand when other user has got rid of
Generic Host Process for Win32 Services Error (Solution)
based on ur 4 tips why my system is not accepting.
kindly provide some easy tips for its remedy
regards
nimade
tried this one and it helped!
Solution# 2:
1. Go to 'Run' and open 'cmd'
2. Type 'netsh' in command console then press enter
3. Then type 'winsock' and press enter and then type reset
4. Restart Your PC
Thanks alot sir!
Hi, I just want to thank you for your incredible work. . I was driven crazy by thats stupid Win32 error, but then I find U and the solution to our laptop and PC. . THANK U
You Rock
i m facing a problem while downloading.when i download something it gets download and after that when i strat it for run, it will not run and error like
D:/Downloads/BitTorrent-6.3cexe is not a valid Win32 application
now what shall i do.?
I have this problem too.
please tell me what should I do???
I did the same that you wrote up, but it wasn't helpful
dont worry,,,,,,,,,,,,,, search for win xp service pack 3 or
install micro soft updates……………….r u fed up…by all of des
or change ur os 2 vista or win7………………………..
GuyS…i haVE A soLUtIOn….:) go To My ComPutEr ProPerties then go to advance tab then goto 1st setting option and then goto data exec prevention and then turn on dep and restart ur system hope i help…. : )
GuyS…i haVE A soLUtIOn….:) go To My ComPutEr ProPerties then go to advance tab then goto 1st setting option and then goto data exec prevention and then turn on dep and restart ur system hope i help…. : )
there is no trojan and virus, its in competed version
when you download the file plz check the file is downloaded fully. b_coz win 32 error will come when the file is not downloaded. so you try to download some other browser before that delete that file
Hallelujah! I have been suffering with these error pop-up windows on XP – SP3 for 8 months: Generic Host … and shvhost.exe – App Error. Solution 1 and 4 did not work. Solution 3 and everything is back to normal. Thank you very much,
plz help how to fix generic host win32 error
hello maninder my mane navdeep singh (generic host win32 error)
ok
think maninder
hello Maninder 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
just as simple you follow those steps, like what i did.and my problem with that gen host lasted.it does not respond anymore starting when i'm followed that simple stes
just as simple you follow those steps, like what i did.and my problem with that gen host lasted.it does not respond anymore starting when i'm followed that simple stes
thank you so much sir….
Hello
I cannot open Regedit
when i try and do run as.. it still doesnt allow me to rectify Regedit
I am getting Generic Host Win32 error
Plz help
Thx .. Just Copied from TechnoBuzz & Added 1 Solution !
thanks for the informations
See U
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its very nice
hey it worked. the second step worked ;P tnx a lot
GOOD !
thank you for your solution it’s really help me TT