{"id":97498,"date":"2019-09-11T16:55:10","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T08:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/?post_type=knowledgebase&#038;p=97498"},"modified":"2025-10-21T18:24:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T10:24:53","slug":"solved-how-to-fix-kernel32-dll-errors-in-windows","status":"publish","type":"knowledgebase","link":"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/knowledge\/solved-how-to-fix-kernel32-dll-errors-in-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"[Solved] How to Fix Kernel32.dll Errors in Windows 11\/10\/7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Kernel32.dll?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kernel32.dll file, also known as Windows KT BASE API Client DLL, is a 32-bit dynamic link library file used in Windows operating system. The Kernel32.dll file handles memory management, input\/output operations and interrupts. So it&#8217;s an important file which makes sure your Windows programs running properly. If it&#8217;s missing or corrupted, it may impact the programs in a negative way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Causes of Kernel32.dll errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In simple terms, the Kernel32.dll errors are caused by a conflict between one or more programs trying to access the memory-protected area occupied by kernel32.dll. This error can be caused by a specific program, multiple files or programs. The reasons for the error are various. Here are some of the causes of the error, but not all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows temporary files are damaged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loaded corrupted or incorrect version of the kernel32.dll file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The registry file is damaged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer hardware problem (CPU overheating, overlocking .etc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted hardware drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The driver is not installed correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your device has been infected with a virus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insufficient disk space<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to fix Kernel32.dll errors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the reasons for the error are various, there are many ways to fix the error. You may not have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#1\"><strong>Restart your computer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#2\"><strong>Run a virus scan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#3\"><strong>Check Windows Update<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#4\"><strong>Repair system files<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#5\"><strong>Update your drivers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#6\"><strong>Check your system memory<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#7\"><strong>Repair hard disk errors<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#8\"><strong>Perform a clean installation <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">Method 1: Restart your computer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the could be simply fixed by rebooting your computer. The kernel32.dll error could be a fluke. Restart your computer always a good option to try when you meet problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">Method 2: Run a virus scan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your device has infected with a virus, the error may appear and cause trouble. So run your antivirus software to do a security scan and clear existed viruses or malware. Be sure that your antivirus software has been updated to the latest version.&nbsp; Also, run a virus scan regularly can keep your computer safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">Method 3: Check Windows Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft keeps releasing new updates and related patches to provide service to users. The latest Windows updates can fix existed errors and outdated Windows installation might be the reason for Kernel32.dll error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you run Skype in Windows XP without installing SP3, you might get the kernel32.dll error message. So remember using Windows Update to update your computer when you meet kernel32.dll errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li>Press the&nbsp;<strong>Windows Key + I<\/strong>&nbsp;and click&nbsp;<strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" class=\"wp-image-96335\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/update1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/update1.jpg 956w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/update1-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Check for Updates<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" class=\"wp-image-96334\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/update.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/update.jpg 956w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/update-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\">Method 4: Repair system files<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kernel32.dll file is missing or corrupted, it&#8217;s not surprising to see the kernel32.dll error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to fix it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sfc\">Run sfc \/scannow command<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li>On your keyboard, press the&nbsp;<strong>Windows logo key&nbsp;<\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;R<\/strong>&nbsp;key at the same time to invoke the Run box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type \u201ccmd\u201d and press&nbsp;<strong>Shift+Ctrl+Enter<\/strong>&nbsp;together to open&nbsp;<strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<strong>administrator<\/strong>&nbsp;mode.<br \/><strong>Note<\/strong>: Do&nbsp;<strong>NOT<\/strong>&nbsp;click OK or just press the Enter key as that won\u2019t allow you to open Command Prompt in the administrator mode. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"293\" class=\"wp-image-92784\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/command-prompt-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/command-prompt-1.jpg 441w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/command-prompt-1-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type \u201csfc \/scannow\u201d in the window and press&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>. Then wait for the verification is 100% complete. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" class=\"wp-image-75311\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap4.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap4.jpg 777w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap4-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer to check the blue screen error is fixed or not. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If the result indicates that there are broken files that exist but SFC can\u2019t fix it, you can turn to Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) Tool for deeper examination and repair.<br \/>Click&nbsp;<a rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/knowledge\/windows-10-repair-fix-problems-with-sfc-and-dism\/\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'click', {'event_category': 'link', 'event_label': 'kbde-linkde-', 'value': 1, 'non_interaction': true });\">here<\/a>&nbsp;for a tutorial on how to use the DISM Tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\">Method 5: Update your drivers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The kernel32.dll error may be caused by corrupted hardware drivers. Updating drivers not only fix the error but also improves your computer performance. <br \/>There are two ways you can get the right drivers: manually or automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#op1\">Option 1 \u2013 Manually<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 You\u2019ll need some computer skills and patience to update your drivers this way, because you need to find exactly the right the driver online, download it and install it&nbsp;step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#op2\">Option 2 \u2013 Automatically (Recommended)&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 This is the quickest and easiest option. It\u2019s all done with just a couple of mouse clicks \u2013 easy even if you\u2019re a computer newbie. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"op1\"><strong>Option 1&nbsp;\u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Download and install the driver manually&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Devices keep updating drivers. To get them, you need to go to the manufacturer website, find the drivers corresponding with your specific flavor of Windows version (for example, Windows 32 bit) and download the driver manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve downloaded the correct drivers for your system, double-click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"op2\">Option 2 \u2013 Automatically update drivers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the time, patience or computer skills to update your drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don\u2019t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don\u2019t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don\u2019t need to worry about making mistakes when installing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can update your drivers automatically with either the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/kb\/DriverEasy_Setup.exe\"><strong>7 days free trial<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/buy.php?comeid=kbde\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pro version<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;of Driver Easy. It takes just 2 clicks, and you get full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee with the Pro version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li><a style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/kb\/DriverEasy_Setup.exe\">Download&nbsp;<\/a>and install Driver Easy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run Driver Easy and click the\u00a0<strong>Scan Now<\/strong>\u00a0button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" class=\"wp-image-201739\" style=\"width: 1000px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-scannow-7.0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-scannow-7.0-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-scannow-7.0-1-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-scannow-7.0-1-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Activate &amp; Update<\/strong> button next to the flagged device to automatically download and install the correct version of this driver.<br \/><br \/>Or click\u00a0<strong>Update All<\/strong>\u00a0to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (You\u2019ll need the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/buy.php?comeid=kbde\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pro version<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for this \u2013 when you select Update All, you\u2019ll get a prompt to upgrade. If you\u2019re not prepared to purchase the Pro version yet, Driver Easy provides a 7-day trial at no cost, granting access to all Pro features like fast downloads and easy installation. No charges will occur until after your 7-day trial period ends.)<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"660\" class=\"wp-image-201741\" style=\"width: 1000px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-update-all.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-update-all.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-update-all-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/DE-update-all-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After updating, restart your computer to take effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note success\"><span>If you need assistance, please contact\u00a0<strong>Driver Easy\u2019s support team<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:support@drivereasy.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">support@drivereasy.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\">Method 6: Check your system memory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons for the Kernel32.dll error is poor contact, defective or mismatched RAM (Random Access Memory).<br \/>You can physically or use the <strong>Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool<\/strong> to check your RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Check<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li>Plug your RAM in and out to make sure it has been installed properly and steadily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean your RAM if it\u2019s dusty. And don\u2019t forget the RAM slot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reboot your computer to check whether the problem exists.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li>On your keyboard, press the&nbsp;<strong>Windows logo key<\/strong>&nbsp;+&nbsp;<strong>R<\/strong>&nbsp;together to open the Run box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type \u201cmdsched.exe\u201d and click&nbsp;<strong>OK<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"294\" class=\"wp-image-74975\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap808-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap808-1.jpg 440w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap808-1-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Click&nbsp;<strong>Restart now and check for problems<\/strong>.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-image-74976\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap809-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap809-2.jpg 414w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap809-2-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The result can lead to two situations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A<\/strong>: Your RAM has no problem. Then move to the next method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B<\/strong>: The test result indicated that the computer suffers from a bad memory. You should replace your RAM with a new one.<br \/>Then restart your computer and check to see the Kernel32.dll error will appear or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\">Method 7: Repair hard disk errors <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the&nbsp;kernel32.dll error&nbsp;could be attributed to hard drive corruption.<br \/><strong>Check Disk Utility(chkdsk.exe)<\/strong> is a useful tool offered by Windows that can be used to check the hard drive for bad sectors and fix them if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list brackets\">\n<li>On your keyboard, press the&nbsp;<strong>Windows logo key&nbsp;<\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;R<\/strong>&nbsp;key at the same time to invoke the Run box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type \u201ccmd\u201d and press&nbsp;<strong>Shift+Ctrl+Enter<\/strong>&nbsp;together to open&nbsp;<strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>&nbsp;in the administrator mode.<br \/><strong>Note<\/strong>: Do&nbsp;<strong>NOT<\/strong>&nbsp;click OK or just press the Enter key as that won\u2019t allow you to open Command Prompt in the administrator mode.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"293\" class=\"wp-image-92784\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/command-prompt-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/command-prompt-1.jpg 441w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/command-prompt-1-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the following command line and press the&nbsp;<strong>Enter<\/strong>&nbsp;key on your keyboard.<br \/><strong>chkdsk x: \/f<\/strong><br \/><strong>Note<\/strong>: The letter \u201cx\u201d means the disk drive that you want to scan and repair for. The tool is often used for the Windows installation drive which is usually C drive. If you want to scan and repair C drive, replace \u201cx\u201d with \u201cc\u201d.<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"115\" class=\"wp-image-75322\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap828-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap828-1.jpg 674w, https:\/\/images.drivereasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Snap828-1-300x69.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the scanning and repairing process is done, restart your PC and check to see if the error is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8\">Method 8: Perform a clean installation  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If all else fails, you may have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/knowledge\/how-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-10-quickly-and-easily\/#method%20two\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'click', {'event_category': 'link', 'event_label': 'kbde-linkde-', 'value': 1, 'non_interaction': true });\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">reset Windows<\/a>, or maybe even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/knowledge\/how-to-do-a-clean-install-of-windows-10-quickly-and-easily\/#method%20one\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'click', {'event_category': 'link', 'event_label': 'kbde-linkde-', 'value': 1, 'non_interaction': true });\" rel=\"dofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">reinstall it <\/a>together. We all know reinstalling will delete all the data on your hard drive, you have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drivereasy.com\/knowledge\/how-to-backup-your-files-to-the-other-drive-in-windows-10\/\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'click', {'event_category': 'link', 'event_label': 'kbde-linkde-', 'value': 1, 'non_interaction': true });\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">back up all your important files <\/a>before doing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But treat these options as a last resort, because they both take quite a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you find these techniques useful. You\u2019re welcome to leave comments and questions below.<\/p>\n<div class='ja-gadget-virtual-assistant-subtle cleanslate' data-value='computer'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kernel32.dll errors are common errors in Windows. 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