Most antivirus programs identify krnlss.exe as malware—for example McAfee identifies it as GenericRXML-ZC!B1BBC709A59A, and TrendMicro identifies it as TROJ_GEN.R002C0PCP21.
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Description:Krnlss.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The krnlss.exe file is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder (for instance C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop\KRNL\krnl\).
The file size on Windows 10/11/7 is 1,262,080 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The software has no file description. It is not a Windows system file.
Krnlss.exe is able to manipulate other programs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 56% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
If krnlss.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 46% dangerous. The file size is 1,582,000 bytes (66% of all occurrences) or 1,242,544 bytes.
It is not a Windows core file. The file is certified by a trustworthy company. The file is a file with no information about its developer.
Krnlss.exe is able to manipulate other programs.
Important: You should check the krnlss.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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Krnl is an executor to execute scripts, basically hacking, into this game called roblox, its a literal block game. who hacks in a block game? eh whatever, these people who make these exploits usually put secret viruses in them, so here is how to delete it. Go to bitdefender or another security defense system that has File Shredder, Bitdefender's File Shredder will completely delete krnlss.exe along with its viruses. deleting it like into trash does nothing, you need to use a sort of thing to completely delete everything from it. jayson (further information)
krnl A.K.A kernel is an exploit used for the game called "Roblox". it's like any other game exploit. any exploiter would use it in any game, exploits are not safe. Please do not listen to anyone else saying it's not a virus, it contains virus and it may infect your computer. installing anti-virus/malware software is highly recommended. Jack
this is a cheat for roblox maksim
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Summary: Average user rating of krnlss.exe:
based on 3 votes with 4 user comments.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
2 users think krnlss.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
2 users don't grade krnlss.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving krnlss issues
The following programs have also been shown useful for a deeper analysis: ASecurity Task Manager examines the active krnlss process on your computer and clearly tells you what it is doing. A good Bantivirus tool detects whether the krnlss.exe file on your PC might be malware slowing down your system. Such unwanted programs are often not classified as viruses by other antivirus software and therefore go undetected.
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding PC trouble. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To restore the original performance and remove unnecessary programs, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
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jayson (further information)
Jack
maksim
Fortnite
Summary: Average user rating of krnlss.exe: based on 3 votes with 4 user comments. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think krnlss.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 2 users don't grade krnlss.exe ("not sure about it").