I tried to swap kernel32.dll file which was infected with a virus with a clean version of the same file from another computer. when i restarted it, my PC will not reboot and then it tells me that kernel32.dll file is missing. idk what to do! how can i fix this? please help!
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1 Cloud Strife // Nov 4, 2009
You cannot simply replace a file…
The only clear way I can see is to find the file from the windows site or reinstall your OS
2 Chris J // Nov 4, 2009
A Kernel is an essential part of an Operating System. Did you touch the Kernel, if you did, you’re in huge trouble.
3 Boris 22 // Nov 4, 2009
Question:
Missing Microsoft Windows .dll files.
Cause:
A missing or corrupt .dll file can be caused by any of the below possibilities.
1.Another program was uninstalled that removed a .dll file that was required by another program or the operating system.
2.A program was installed that overwrote the .dll file with either an older version or a version that is incompatible with other programs causing .dll errors.
3.A bad installation of a program corrupted one or more files causing the .dll errors.
4.Another user or program maliciously or mistakenly deleted the .dll file or an associated file.
5.A hardware issue exists with the computer, such as a bad hard disk drive, causing the data on the drive to become corrupt, casing the .dll errors.
Answer:
This document is meant to be a solution for users who are encountering missing .dll errors or other error messages related to .dll files. Before trying the recommended resolutions to resolving these errors, we suggest if you’re getting a single missing .dll error, that you search for that .dll file on Computer Hope.
For example, if you’re getting an error similar to "Internet Explorer encountered an error in KERNEL32.DLL at 0137:BFF3191C", search for "kernel32.dll" to make sure a specific document has not been created for your issue. In some situations a .dll file error may be caused by a specific situation.
If the Computer Hope search does not return any results for your .dll file or you’re encountering issues with several different .dll files, continue reading our recommendations for resolving your issue.
Downloading a .dll file
In some situations, it may be possible to download or copy a .dll file from another computer onto your computer to resolve the issue. However, because .dll error messages are almost always a more serious issue and/or replacing the missing .dll file with a replacement will cause additional errors or report additional missing files, we suggest you try the below suggestions first.
If you still wish to try to download or copy a missing .dll file, unfortunately, Computer Hope does not have a library of downloadable .dll files; however, there are several other sites that do offer this service. Click here to open an external search for missing .dll files.
Safe mode
If you’re encountering .dll errors that are preventing you from getting into Windows, to troubleshoot the computer, boot the computer into Safe Mode. Additional information and help with getting into Windows Safe Mode can be found on document CHSAFE. Once successfully in Safe Mode, you can continue with the below steps.
If your computer boots normally and/or you’re able to bypass the .dll errors and still operate Windows, you can continue following the below steps.
Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000 users
If you’re a Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 user, Microsoft has included some tools that can help resolve .dll file errors relatively easily; before trying any of the below recommendations you, may want to first try the below suggestions.
Windows XP users only
First, try restoring the computer back to an earlier date, this troubleshooting step is a quick and easy recommendation that can resolve a lot of issues encountered with Microsoft Windows computers. Additional information about how to do this can be found on document CH000589.
Windows XP and Windows 2000 users
Use the Windows XP SFC command to have windows scan and repair files; to run this command, follow the below steps. Additional information about the SFC command can be found on our SFC command page.
1.Click Start
2.Click Run
3.Type "sfc /scannow" and press enter.
Once the above steps have been completed, Windows will verify that all protected windows files are intact.
Issue with .dll files only with a specific program
If you’re encountering the missing, corrupt, or other errors relating to .dll files only when you attempt to open or run a program, it’s likely an issue with that program. Thankfully, resolving program-specific errors can be much easier than operating system related .dll errors.
If the program you’re attempting to run has worked in the past on your computer and has only recently started to get the .dll errors, reinstalling the program generating the errors will almost always resolve your problem.
Additionally, while reinstalling the program, it’s also a good idea to check if updates or patches have been made available by the developer of your program. Updates are often found through the developer’s website.
Recently uninstalled program
If you have recently uninstalled a program on the computer, it is possible that the program may have removed a .dll file that is necessary for Windows or a Windows program to work properly.
If you’ve already tried the above recommendations, you may wish to reinstall the program to get whatever file has been deleted back on the computer. If this resolves your .dll error message and
4 authourlady // Nov 4, 2009
.dll files are those files you shouldn’t mess with under any circumstance unless you know what you’re doing. You can bring it to a computer repair shop or reinstall your OS, and depending on the reinstall it might wipe everything on your harddrive.
5 vlj2002 // Nov 4, 2009
Put your windows cd in and repair the system. Usually repair the system will copy all the core files back if not just do it manual through recovery console with your windows cd:
XP/Vista/Win7 disc boot to it, when you get to page where it says repair press the R key.
This is what you should see 1: C:\ WINDOWS press the 1 key
You will be asked for administrator password type it in, if you did not create one leave blank. Hit enter
Where you see C:\WINDOWS>
add this. map ( This will tell what the drive letter is for your DVD or CD-ROM. ) Put the answer in the front of my example if is not D:\ change.
Now put in. copy D:\i386\kernel32.dl_ C:\windows\system32
Should look like this C:\WINDOWS>copy D:\i386\kernel32.dl_ C:\windows\system32
should say 1 file copied. Now type exit hit enter to restart computer.
If not then If you can slave the hard drive to another computer, you can navigate to the WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386 folder on the system drive and copy then paste the KERNEL32.dll to the WINDOWS\system32 folder.
Good Luck!
6 Unixmen 24/7....... // Nov 4, 2009
Re-Install Windows or Repair Windows
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