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How to remove an nod32krn error


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Nod32krn.exe file information

The process known as NOD32 Kernel Service belongs to software NOD32 Antivirus System or NOD32 antivirus system or NOD32 antivirus systeem or Disney/Pixar's Buzz Lightyear or Antivirový systém NOD32 or Sistema Antivirus NOD32 or System Antywirusowy NOD32 or NOD32 protivirusni sistem by Eset (www.eset.com).

Description: The file nod32krn.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\ (e.g. C:\Program Files\Eset\). Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 507,904 bytes (38% of all occurrences), 495,616 bytes and 7 more variants. http://www.file.net/process/nod32krn.exe.html 
The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. nod32krn.exe is able to hide itself. Therefore the technical security rating is 38% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You have the option to uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > NOD32 antivirus system or NOD32 antivirus systeem).

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If nod32krn.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32, the security rating is 76% dangerous. The file size is 246,274 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 868,352 bytes. The program has no visible window. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. Nod32krn.exe is not a Windows system file. nod32krn.exe is able to record inputs, hide itself and manipulate other programs.

If nod32krn.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 56% dangerous. The file size is 7,680 bytes. There is no information about the author of the file. The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. nod32krn.exe is able to hide itself.

External information from Paul Collins:

  • "NOD32kernel" must run at start up. Nod32 Antivirus Version 2

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as nod32krn.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the nod32krn.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

a running application in task mnger even if i unistalled nod32 a long time ago...
  lef  
it is part of NOD32 Fix!
   
Its a Anti Virus kernel and its perfectly safe. Just scans for viruses in the background and you will see the NOD32 icon next to your clock if its installed correctly.
  Terrum  
Best antivirus prog I have ever used. I have installed this on systems previously running either McAffee or Norton and it found 2-3 viruses never found anything on a system running AVG though!!
  Wildwind   (further information)
We sell this program. Best AV Around :). NOD32.
   
Progress always running and I can't stop it, it's called nod32krn
  SAINT  
Top Anti Virus Program
  Oodlawirra  
anti virus good progie
   
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Summary: Average user rating of nod32krn.exe: based on 51 votes with 9 reviews.
44 users think nod32krn.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users suspect danger. 3 users think nod32krn.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 1 user doesn't grade nod32krn.exe ("not sure about it").


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