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One of the most common errors that you may see on your computer is a kernel32.dll error.  This error can be minor or serious and you can read more on what the file does and why errors may occur below. If you are looking for our recommended fix which will also help with your overall computer performance, follow these easy steps:

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What is a Kernel32.dll File

A kernel file in general is an operating file.  It usually provides essential services like memory, operation management and handling operation interruptions.  A .dll file extension designates a file as a Dynamic Link Library file. The kernel32.dll file for a Windows operating system handles the system operations.  It is a protected file and an essential file.  You can not and do not want to remove this file.

File Errors

When a kernel32.dll error occurs it is something that requires attention.  There are a number of reasons why this error may occur.  Usually the error is in response to something critical happening that is causing memory space issues or something that is trying to corrupt the file.  An error may occur also in response to hardware issues.

If you try all the suggestions below and still have an error then you should have your computer looked at because it is likely that the error is in response to a hardware problem.  It could be a minor issue or something serious.  Regardless you will need to figure out what the problem is with the hardware so you can fix the error and keep your computer running smoothly.

Specific errors that you may see can point you to the solution for the problem.  The following list will help you out when you see a specific error message:

Invalid Page Fault – When this error occurs it is because a program is trying to access the protected space where the kernel32.dll file is located.  If you know the program that is causing the problem then this error can usually be solved by reinstalling the program.

Memory Errors – Memory errors are caused by problems with the memory.  To fix discover what those issues are you will go into msconfig.exe and type in : device=c:windowshimem.sys/testmem:on  Restart your computer and you should see a message telling you where the memory problems are occurring.

Device Driver – These errors mean that you have a problem with a driver file.  You should figure out what driver is bad by going to system management and looking for an error.  You can replace the driver to solve the problem.

Another problem that can cause an error is spy ware or viruses.  In order to see if this is the problem you will need a good spy ware scanner.  You should run a scan to check for problems.  Also consider using a registry cleaner which can help to get rid of serious issues.  Using tools like this can help you with numerous problems, so it is a good idea to have them whether you have a problem with errors or not.  Scanning and cleaning your computer on a regular basis can help to keep your computer running more smoothly and help to keep memory free so you have more speed in operations.