I've had this question for a long time but I wasn't sure if there would be a certain answer to it, so here it is;
What would happen if System32 was deleted on Windows 7/10?
Or more like, is it possible to delete system32 at all?
I've heard many stories like;
You PC will boot to a Black screen (only recoverable from installation media)
The critical files will be restored/downloaded on boot-up due to the inbuilt windows checking service
But then there are rules which apply to windows which skew my trust in the statements. For example, programs can't be deleted while running, and the same would apply to the files. Also, wouldn't the files at least be protected by a higher inaccessible account.
any info would be helpful. I'm just interested in finding out the answer
What would happen if System32 was deleted on Windows 7/10?
Or more like, is it possible to delete system32 at all?
I've heard many stories like;
You PC will boot to a Black screen (only recoverable from installation media)
The critical files will be restored/downloaded on boot-up due to the inbuilt windows checking service
But then there are rules which apply to windows which skew my trust in the statements. For example, programs can't be deleted while running, and the same would apply to the files. Also, wouldn't the files at least be protected by a higher inaccessible account.
any info would be helpful. I'm just interested in finding out the answer