How to Fix kernel32.dll Registry Errors?

kernel32.dll is a file present in 32-bit versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system, such as Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows 2000. It is essential to the correct functioning of the operating system, and is one of the files that loads when the operating system is started.
There are several things that can cause a Kernel32.dll error on a system running one of these operating systems. For this reason, troubleshooting a problem with Kernel32.dll can be time consuming and difficult.

The kernel 32 dynamic link library file is specifically tasked in properly managing the disk space of your computer by ensuring that your Windows operating system is allocated at the protected memory space where it cannot be easily corrupted and altered.

Causes of Error in Kernel32 DLL


There may be several causes behind this Kernel32 error. Some of these are:
Windows' File Allocation Table gets damaged
Password lists are obtained by malicious people
The Kernel32 file gets corrupted
Windows registry gets corrupted due to some means
Your computer's BIOS is incorrectly set
Non-Microsoft software not running in tandem with Windows
Presence of improper hardware driver software
Malicious acts of viruses and spyware


Instructions
1
Delete your password file if the Kernel32.dll errors are appearing when your system attempts to send your Internet log on password. Perform a Windows search for
"*.pwl" files (no quotes). Right-click on any that are found, and choose "Delete." Reboot your computer and Windows will create a new password file that is not corrupted.
2
Check the website of your video card manufacturer for updated hardware drivers. Download and install the latest drivers for your video card. Reboot the computer after installation.
3.

Minimize the number of programs you are running at once. Check your hard drive space if this seems to repair the Kernel32.dll issue. Ensure that at least 10 percent of your hard drive is empty at any given time.

Errors Related to Kernel32.dll
This file and some other system files are loaded into a protected part of the computer's memory for use by other programs. In rare cases, a program may attempt to overwrite the protected memory area, which can trigger a system crash, causing the system to display an error message in white text on a blue background, or to restart itself. Errors such as these may be caused by incompatible software, but are infrequent. If you receive one of these errors and recently installed new software, try uninstalling the new software or updating it to a newer version. Software makers often release updates to their software to fix errors.


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