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The
Kernel32.dll file handles
memory management, input/output operations, and interrupts. When you
start
Windows, Kernel32.dll is loaded into a protected memory space so that
other programs do not take over that memory space.
On occasion,
you may receive an invalid page fault (IPF) error message. This error
message occurs when a program tries to access the Kernel32.dll protected
memory space. Occasionally, the error message is caused by one particular
program, and other times the error message is provoked by multiple files
and programs.
If the
problem results from running one program, the program needs to be
replaced. If the problem occurs when you access multiple files and
programs, the damage is likely caused by damaged
hardware.
You may want
to clean boot the
computer to help you identify the particular third-party
memory-resident
software. Note that programs that are not memory-resident can also
cause IPF error messages.
The following
conditions can cause Kernel32.dll error messages:
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Damaged
swap file
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File
allocation damage
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Damaged
password list
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Damaged or
incorrect version of the Kernel32.dll file
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Damaged
registry
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Hardware,
hot CPU, over clocking, broken power supply, RF noise, ground bounce, or
bad hard disk controller
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BIOS
settings for Wait states, RAM timing, or other BIOS settings
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Third-party
software that is damaged or incorrectly installed
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.dll files
that are saved to the desktop
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Non-existent or broken Temp folder
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A control
panel (.cpl) file is damaged
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Incorrect
or damaged hardware driver
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Incorrectly
installed printer drivers or HP Jetadmin drivers
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Damaged
Java Machine
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Damaged
.log files
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Damaged
entries in the History folder
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Incompatible or damaged dynamic link library files
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Viruses
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Damaged or
incorrect Msinfo32.exe file
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Low disk
space
More on the
possible causes:
You can test
your memory modules by inserting the command: DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS
/TESTMEM:ON into your Config.sys file. You can use the
System Configuration Utility:
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Select
Start>> Run and type: msconfig [Enter]
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Next,
select the Config.sys tab and add the HIMEM.SYS line (above) by pressing
the New button.
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Windows
will tell you to reboot your computer.
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Watch your
screen for a message; "HIMEM has detected unreliable memory at address
xx:xxxxxx" which will certainly indicate that there's a memory problem.
Note:
Memory problems may not immediately surface from the result of this test.
It may take many reboots or even a few days for the above message to
appear.
Select
Control Panel > System, then select the Performance tab, click the
Graphics button. Turn down Hardware acceleration by moving the slider a
notch to the left, reboot, try again.
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Bad or outdated drivers, especially video drivers:
Check with
your card manufacturer for an updated set of drivers. Video drivers are
updated constantly, it pays to have the latest release, especially if you
find yourself having problems with Internet Explorer.
What to do if you have Kernel32.dll
IPF ("Invalid Page Fault") error?
This error occurs when an application tries to access kernel32.dll's
protected memory space. It may be one particular program or application,
or multiple files and applications. Most kernel32.dll errors are NOT
caused by a corruption of the kernel32.dll module.
If the error seems to arise when activating a certain program, application
or device, you should try uninstalling and re-installing that program,
application or device.
If you frequently receive Invalid Page Fault in Kernel32.dll Errors from
different drivers (Explorer, Guide.exe, Msgsrv32, Commgr32, Mprexe and
others), it is possible that a damaged password list file is the culprit.
Try re-creating your password list file:
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In Windows
Explorer select your \Windows folder
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Press F3.
This will bring up the Find: All Files window
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In the
'Named' box type: *.pwl
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Click Find
Now
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When a list
of found files is displayed, select Edit> Select All> Press Delete on
your
keyboard
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Exit the
Find window and restart Windows
Note:
This procedure will cause you to lose all of your saved passwords. Be
sure to write them down before deleting so that you can re-insert them as
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