· julianalimin · Computer Stuff  · 1 min read

Fix Generic Host For Win32 Process Error

Symptoms:
• You are surfing the internet or are engaged any type of Internet activity when suddenly all your Network activity goes to hault. You can still see the Internet connected icon in the tray but you cannot surf, browse or do anything.
• You get an error message something like “Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.”
• Error message reporting about faulting netapi32.dll and svchost.exe.
• You try to disconnect your Internet because of no activity observed but the Internet icon wont disappear.
• You recieve an error message something like “Your PC has recovered from a serious problem” etc.

Solution:
Here are 4 new solutions to the Generic Host For Win32 Error in Windows:
Solution# 1:
1. Hop to ‘Run’ and open ‘Regedit’
2. Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Services > Browser > Parameters
3. Find the Key
Name: IsDomainMaster
and set
Data: False
4. Restart Your PC
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

Solution# 3:
Get the Microsoft Update Patch and apply it.
We hope one of these solutions will definitely help you rectify the erorr.

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