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How to remove an kernel error


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Kernel.exe file information

The process known as Project2 or SAP DB - Kernel belongs to software Error or SAP DB by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) or SAP AG (www.sap.com).

Description: The file kernel.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 1,208,411 bytes (33% of all occurrences), 536,666 bytes and 12 more variants. http://www.file.net/process/kernel.exe.html 
File kernel.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. kernel.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 32% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You can also remove the entire program T-Online or Muhafýz using Windows Control Panel.

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If kernel.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 86% dangerous. The file size is 2,560 bytes (40% of all occurrences), 221,332 bytes or 72,192 bytes. The file is a file without information about the developer of this file. The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, C:\Windows\win.ini, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders). Kernel.exe is not a Windows core file. kernel.exe is able to manipulate other programs and record inputs.

If kernel.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 62% dangerous. The file size is 221,332 bytes. There is no file information. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. File kernel.exe is not a Windows system file. kernel.exe is able to record inputs and manipulate other programs.

If kernel.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows, the security rating is 94% dangerous. The file size is 555,008 bytes.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as kernel.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the kernel.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.



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User Comments

Braucht man, wenn man die T-online Software benutzt. Bekommt man automatisch als T-Online-Kunde.
  Sebastian Schmidt  
Wer über den T-Online Startcenter geht, braucht diesen Prozess, da der dafür zuständig is.
  Sebastian Schmidt  
wenn im security Taskmanager angezeigt & als T-Online 5.0 Software identifiziert, gibt es keine probleme mit kernel.exe
  NICNAC  
Der "Kernel" ist absolut notwendig für Windows! Er ist nach dem Bootloader der 2. Prozess, der nach dem Starten des Computers gestartet wird und MUSS andere Prozesse überwachen und steuern können! Der Kernel führt mit hilfe der API die Befehle von Programmen aus, regelt Datenströme und ermöglicht das Zusammenspiel von Treibern und anderer Software
  KE11A - Susi  


Summary: Average user rating of kernel.exe: based on 4 votes with 4 reviews.
3 users think kernel.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user doesn't grade kernel.exe ("not sure about it").


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