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How to remove kernel32 error

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kernel32.exe file information

The process belongs to the software kernel32.exe by unknown.

Description: File kernel32.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 119,245 bytes (43% of all occurrence), 119,569 bytes, 119,248 bytes, 143,046 bytes.
Program has no file description. Program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce). The file is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. kernel32.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. kernel32.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 76% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If kernel32.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 78% dangerous. File size is 8,713 bytes (20% of all occurrence), 521,301 bytes, 62,492 bytes, 262,316 bytes, 393,892 bytes, 9,840 bytes, 61,440 bytes, 75,264 bytes. There is no file information. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce). File kernel32.exe is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. kernel32.exe is an unknown file in the Windows folder. kernel32.exe is able to hide itself, record inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs.

If kernel32.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 72% dangerous. File size is 139,776 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program has no visible window. File kernel32.exe is not a Windows system file. Program listens for or sends data on open ports to LAN or Internet.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

• "Kernel32" definitely not required. Added by a number of VIRUSES, WORMS and TROJANS!
• "Windoes Kernel" definitely not required. Added by the KICKIN.A (or CYDOG.C) WORM!
• "Windows" definitely not required. Added by the TENDOOLF WORM!

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as kernel32.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the kernel32.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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