kernel32.dll error in internet explorer

[micpwelsh]

Hi every so often when im on the internet i get a (microsoft internet explorer has a problem and must close ) message. I opened it and found it was kernel32.dll (this means nothing to me ). Does anyone know how to fix it ?

 

[2scoops0406]

Hmmm, that's not a good thing, try reinstalling IE.

 

[TonyWarrington]

Kernel32.dll is a 32bit dynamic link library found in Windows. AFAIK it handles memory management, input and output functions amongst other things. It should only be found in your Windows\system32 folder. If found elsewhere then suggest caution as it may be some form of malware. I would suggest running a full anti virus check.

Just did a quick check and found the following info:
The following conditions can cause KERNEL32.DLL error messages:
* Damaged swap file
* File allocation damage
* Damaged password list
* Damaged or incorrect version of the KERNEL32.DLL file
* Damaged registry
* Hardware, hot CPU, over clocking, broken power supply, RF noise, ground bounce, or bad hard disk controller
* BIOS settings for Wait states, RAM timing, or other BIOS settings
* Third-party software that is damaged or incorrectly installed
* .DLL files that are saved to the desktop
* Non-existent or broken Temp folder
* A control panel (.CPL) file is damaged
* Incorrect or damaged hardware driver
* Incorrectly installed printer drivers or HP Jetadmin drivers
* Damaged Java Machine
* Damaged .LOG files
* Damaged entries in the History folder
* Incompatible or damaged dynamic link library files
* Viruses
* Damaged or incorrect MSINFO32.EXE file
* Low disk space
* Other problems that depend on the Kernel file

Try searching google for kernel32.dll you will probably find quite a lot of information including how to fix

 

[2scoops0406]

The following conditions can cause KERNEL32.DLL error messages:
* Damaged swap file
* File allocation damage
* Damaged password list
* Damaged or incorrect version of the KERNEL32.DLL file
* Damaged registry
* Hardware, hot CPU, over clocking, broken power supply, RF noise, ground bounce, or bad hard disk controller
* BIOS settings for Wait states, RAM timing, or other BIOS settings
* Third-party software that is damaged or incorrectly installed
* .DLL files that are saved to the desktop
* Non-existent or broken Temp folder
* A control panel (.CPL) file is damaged
* Incorrect or damaged hardware driver
* Incorrectly installed printer drivers or HP Jetadmin drivers
* Damaged Java Machine
* Damaged .LOG files
* Damaged entries in the History folder
* Incompatible or damaged dynamic link library files
* Viruses
* Damaged or incorrect MSINFO32.EXE file
* Low disk space
* Other problems that depend on the Kernel file

Well that narrows it down

 

[Jonsey123]

Hi, if you are on XP - find out your XP install CD, put it into the drive and do the following:

Start
Run
Type SFC /scannow

This will scan and update any system files that are damaged.

If that does not work, remove xp sp2 and re-install as this will replace all core system components (XP SP1 was so bad, they basically re-released the OS in XPSP2)

 

[Zampa]

Hmmm, that's not a good thing, try reinstalling IE.

Indeed..and normally the start of something bigger..like a re-format job..