Generic host process for Win 32 error.
I am having this error everytime I try to open my computer icon. "Generic Host Process for Win 32 Service has encounter a problem and needs to close." Can someone tell what this error is? I tried system restore but it didn't work. I have Windows XP
October 6th, 2010 12:33am

Hi BIBITU, 1. Do you have any printer or scanner connected to the computer?2. Have you made any recent changes on the computer? Refer the below Microsoft article and try the steps mentioned. Generic Host Process Error Message and a Flashlight Icon Appearhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/821690 Error messages when you start a Windows XP-based computer and then try to download Windows Updateshttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/931852 Hope this helps!Halima S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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October 19th, 2010 2:03pm

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