I guess everyone at least once in a life does run into this problem that is known as ‘Generic Host for Win32 Process Error’ mostly occuring in Windows XP operating system and so did i, therefore i searched for couple of internet resources (see end of the post for credits) to find a solution to this problem that bugs most of the PCs on the planet.
So Here we start by little introduction of the process itself, What is Generic Host Process and How to identify the problem?
Generic Host Process is necessary and required for Windows Networking Services, Many Computer application esp., the one that uses Internet use this application who is run by ’svchost.exe’ – Normally over the period of time when this file is corrupted or whatever other reason may be, Users see following errors appearing on their Windows.
1. While you are connected to Internet and everything seems to be working alright but you can no longer browse, However you would notice the Internet connection icon tray appear to be working but when you click on the icon in tray, it won’t show up connection window nor you will be able to disconnect or reconnect.
2. And After few mins a window pops up saying to you ‘ Generic Host Process for win32 has encountered serious problem therefore needs to be Shut Down ‘ – In some cases as i experienced I was to able to surf the internet but this window was bugging me so I had to shut down and this windows does pop up again when you restart.
So What is the solution or How to Fix that ? Here i found some handy tips to fix that (see bottom of the post for credits)
Solution No.1
- 1. In your Start Menu go to ‘Run’ and open ‘Regedit’
- 2. Once it’s opened Navigate to
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Services > Browser > Parameters
- 3. Find the Key – Name: IsDomainMaster and set Data: False
- 4. Restart your Computer
Solution No.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 No 3:
Get the LspFix and follow the steps as directed
Credits: Saad @ Sizlopedia Who has written detailed guide on this probelm you can find more here
I opted for the second option and it is working for the time being. Hope that it is solved forever.
i already solve my problem like generics host lately i noticed before that problem appear to my pc when i installed the hp printer drivers that the time the generics host error appear i try all suggestion that many people made but its not working.
i try to reformat and installed the winxp pro with sp3 and sp2 with out the hp drivers and its works no generic host error appear and my network is now in good and there is no devil appear…..
Don’t disable the netbios if you do that the port 445 is automatically close you can’t connect to your network and you can’t share any files or printer because that port is for sharing. you can close the port 445 if you don’t want to share or connect to network, closing port 445 is for single pc only……………..
try to reformat and installed winXP again with out hp drivers…. its 100% no generics host will appear
i am fasing genric host win32 problem plz given me solution
Thanks for suggestion
I already try all possible suggestions that people made in any website but its not working its not a malware or a virus the first thing that i observed is the hp drivers are complicated before that my printer is Lx300+ its okey but i change it to hp F380 thats the time the generic host error begins to appear and i cant connect to my network anymore im going to restart my pc again and thats the time i connect to my network…..
i already solve my problem like generics host lately i noticed before that problem appear to my pc when i installed the hp printer drivers that the time the generics host error appear i try all suggestion that many people made but its not working.
i try to reformat and installed the winxp pro with sp3 and sp2 with out the hp drivers and its works no generic host error appear and my network is now in good and there is no devil appear…..
Don’t disable the netbios if you do that the port 445 is automatically close you can’t connect to your network and you can’t share any files or printer because that port is for sharing. you can close the port 445 if you don’t want to share or connect to network, closing port 445 is for single pc only……………..
try to reformat and installed winXP again with out hp drivers…. its 100% no generics host will appear
This is what this post is all about .. if you still can’t solve the issue then i would recommend you to take your computer to nearest computer workshop! :-}