System32 Folder

The system32 folder and its subfolders contain the core operating system files for your Windows Vista installation:

  • ### (three numeric digits). Localization (language) files for a specific language, corresponding to the number assigned to this folder.

  • <language-region>. Contains regional versions of some Windows tools. This folder is named using the language-region format. For example, the \Windows\System32\en-US folder contains United States English-language version of Windows tools.

  • AdvancedInstallers. DLL files used by application installation programs.

  • Boot. Copies of files located in the \Boot folder.

  • Branding. Used by computer manufacturers that want to insert custom branding into the operating system.

  • CatRoot. Catalog files and ...

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