Reword it please...
| Why ,if deleted , it'll (most probably ?) cause the computer to crash ? |
I agree with helios. No, It won't crash. If the "system32" folder of an Operating system (Eg : Windows) gets wrong (Eg: Missing necessary files, corrupt critical files, Wrong information (registry) or configuration settings, invalid computer (invalid device drivers information), etc...) then the result will fail to boot the next time...
| cause the computer to crash... |
No, forever. Because the computer accesses a proper OS by many methods (Compact disk (CD), DVD, USB,...) Personally I use my own USB to recovery my broken OS if needed. The computer also finds other operating systems which are not stored in system storage. It only needs a system file (OS detector & loader) to work.
| What does it contain that's so essential ? |
"system32" contains most of important files and critical data information (devices, registry, ...) So like I said before, if you delete this system folder, the damaged OS won't work at all. You may insert a CD operating system or a recovery USB to reinstall it (I think you should use Symantec Ghost)
| you know what, nothing bad will happen dont listen to me or helios. its a useless folder. go for it and do your best to make sure its gone |
@Aramil of Elixia, please note your comments. And you should consider carefully before posting your comments again... (This is a bad advice)...