generic host processor for win32

Last week I turned on my Windows XP computer and received the following error message when starting my computer:

 Shared Host Process for Win32 Services also encountered a problem 

This error can appear in different situations depending on your computer. In your case, you can see this message when you start your computer. Or view it on your mail device or using the printer software.

You may, and sometimes even see, that an application such as netapi32.dll or simply svchost.exe is the cause of the error.

There is no single cause for all common host process errors, and there is usually no single solution. Here are two solutions that fixed the issue for my clients.

Method – 1 Windows Update

The first step is to download and install any Windows updates you have. This might be the fastest and easiest way to fix the address problem.

CorporationMicrosoft has released hotfixes for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 that may resolve the issue. You can manually download their associated files from here if you like;

http: // support need.microsoft.com/kb/894391

Winsock Reset Methods

If the winsock subsystem is damaged or has stopped working as expected, you may receive this error. You can fix the problem by opening Command Prompt (Start, Run, Form in CMD).

Almost once Winsock on the command line

 Reset Netsh 

and press Enter. This will correct the Winsock directory. You should restart your computer and see if the new error message is gone. You can also check out our previous article on how to reset Winsock on Windows.

Method 3 – Update Your Printer Driver

If you get a Generic Host Process error while printing, you need to update your printer drivers to the latest version and make sure the driver is being used for the correct operating system.

Sometimes this error occurs on HP printers when all drivers are installed “ Wrong.

Method 4 – Modify The Registry

If nothing else works, you will end up trying to change the registry key, which might fix your problem. You should only do this as a last resort, as it is accompanied by registry tampering, which can be very dangerous. Of course

You must write down before making any changes. Then enter the following registry key:

 HK_Local_Machine - System - Current Control Record - Services - - - Browser Settings 

Then look for a key named IsDomainMaster and make sure it is literally set to false. If the key cannot exist, create a new functional string value (REG_SZ) and set it to false as well.

Antivirus Method 5

Finally, you may receive this error message if there is a unique virus or malware on your computer. If customers do not have antivirus or antivirus software on their company computer, you can use free online scanners to y laptops or computers:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

http://www.bitdefender.com/scanner/online/free.html

https://security.symantec.com/

If you’re still having issues with the shared hosting process, leave a comment here and I’ll try to help! Have fun!