kernel32.dll error troubleshooting – How to diagnose and fix kernel32.dll error?

kernel32.dll

File Name:
kernel32.dll (Free scan)
Common Path:
C:\Windows\System32
OS Infected:
Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista
Priority:
Medium
Enhance PC Performance:
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The kernel32.dll file can be a legitimate system file or a disguised threat to the computer as it is very easy for malicious threats to disguise themselves as genuine kernel32.dll file and cause harm to your system. Once the kernel32.dll is infected, it will wantonly attack your computer; delete necessary system files without letting you know, making the computer run improperly.

Do you want to well protect your computer and your privacy? Do you want to always enjoy a smooth computer life without constant pop-ups? If so, we strongly recommend you…

Legitimate kernel32.dll file is not related to any security threats. However, spyware or adware program can use the same or similar file named to compromise users. We highly advise you to free scan your computer and remove all potential PC threats.

Recommendation:

No matter whether kernel32.dll is infected or not on your computer, or no matter whether you are an advanced PC technicians or newbie, we highly recommend that you should run a free system scan with PC Safe Doctor to diagnose whether the kernel32.dll is infected or not. This helps to scan your computer and take out all infection within minutes or protect you against any malicious attacks.

To check out whether the kernel32.dll file is infected or not can sometimes depend on its location. If not located in C:\WINDOWS\system32, it is likely that the kernel32.dll file is infected. However, viruses can be named anything on your computer. Therefore, do not hesitate to check and remove all PC threats from your computer!

Method One: Detect and remove infected kernel32.dll file automatically

The easiest and safest way to detect and remove infected kernel32.dll file is to download and run a spyware removal tool which is designed particularly to fully scan the entire system and remove all malicious processes, registry entries or files from the computer.

Click to download PC Safe Doctor on your computer.
Install PC Safe Doctor on your computer by following the installation wizard.
Launch it and click “Start Online Scan” to thoroughly scan your computer.
If the kernel32.dll is detected as malicious files, simply click “Remove” to delete it.

Method Two: How to detect and remove infected kernel32.dll file manually?

The instructions below guide you to manually check and remove the malicious kernel32.dll file from your computer. However, you should bear in mind that this manual detection/removal approach is only recommended for advanced PC users and it can be very time-consuming. If you delete a necessary system file by mistake, more serious problems will occur. Therefore, it is highly recommended to make sure that you have backed up your computer before making any changes for future restore job if needed and it is better to perform the above automatic kernel32.dll removal method.

Step one: Quit kernel32.dll Processes with Windows Task Manager

1. Open Windows Task Manager by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
2. Locate kernel32.dll within the Processes tab.
3. Highlight it and click on “End Process” to stop it.

Step Two: Locate kernel32.dll on your computer.

1. Click the Start button then click Search.
2. In the left Search Companion, click All Files or Folders.
3. Type the file name "kernel32.dll" into the "All or part of the file name" section.
4. Select "Local Hard Drives" or "My Computer" within the “Look In” section and click “Search”.
5. When Windows finishes your search, you will see all related kernel32.dll files on the right side of the Search window. Simply highly and right click the file to select “Delete” to remove it from your computer. Also, you can select the file and click the “Delete” button on your keyboard to remove it from your computer.

Step Three: Remove the following possible infected registry entries:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings' WarnOnPostRedirect' = '0'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings 'WarnOnPostRedirect' = '0'
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon 'Shell' = '%Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\hotfix.exe'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\protect\Enum
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\protect\Security
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter 'Enabled' = '0'
7F23592B-8F2C-4C08-83A8-BBE01BF9CC64

Note: A minor mistake on Windows registry will always result in completely system corruption. And on the other hand, virus and other malware programs can also pretend themselves as other normal files on your computer, which is not easy to be identify by naked eyes. To well protect your computer and remove all security threats, it is better to run an entire system scan with PC Safe Doctor. It will return you a completely clean computer within minutes!