Whats' in a Kernel32 file ?

kevinbgood · Apr 27, 2006

having found files in DOS for the C drive I have several files that could be Kernel32 files (I need to rename to kernel32 to get my windows working ) but I do not know what a kernel32 file contains -- I think it is DLL's but what does the file have in it ? 1 line of code or "looks like" would help me to the file ...
Thanks Kevin

Toni_1947 · Apr 27, 2006

I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to do, but:

http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/kernel32/
kernel32 - kernel32.exe - Process Information
Process File: kernel32 or kernel32.exe
Process Name: Floodnet virus

Description:
kernel32.exe is a Floodnet virus and attempts to send e-mails to everyone using Outlook aliases. This program is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately.
Note! kernel32.dll is the most important Microsoft Windows Kernel. Functionality addressing most of windows functions are linked to this kernel DLL in some way.
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http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/K/kernel32_dll.html
Kernel32.dll is the 32-bit dynamic link library found in the Windows operating system kernel. It handles memory management, input/output operations, and interrupts. When Windows boots up, kernel32.dll is loaded into a protected memory space so other applications do not take that space over.

On occasion, though, users may encounter the "invalid page fault" error.

This error occurs when a program or application tries to access kernel32.dll's protected memory space. Sometimes the error is caused by one particular program or application, and other times it is provoked by multiple files and applications.

If the problem results from running one application, then the application needs to be replaced. If the problem occurs when accessing multiple files and applications, the corruption is probably caused by faulty hardware.
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On my XP SP2 Home edition I have 2 kernel32 files:
KERNEL32.DL_ C:\WINDOWS\I386 (it's a backup)
kernel32.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32

To my knowledge those are the only Kernel32 files you should have, and why would you want to rename them? If the kernel32.dll file is corrupt you should use the CD to replace or repair them, I believe.
If your problem is Malware related you should post in the Malware Removal Forum AFTER you've Read and Run: 'READ & RUN ME FIRST Before Asking for Support' http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

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