Kernal32.dll Errors

[-primax-]

Hi,

My bro is trying to run DAoC, but when he gets to server select screena nd chooses a server the game shutdowns and an error msg appear. Illegal operation performed in kernal32.dll.

His comp is:
AMD 800mhz
512 Ram
Geforce2 MMX 64mb ( i think)
Win 98

So far tryed formatting hard drive and re installing didnt work, also found no viruses using Norton. No other appl;ications on his comp are having any probs.

Anybody ideas???

 

[mib666]

The Kernel32.dll file is a 32-bit dynamic link library file that is found in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Millenium Edition (Me). 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:

Damaged swap file
File allocation damage
Damaged password list
Damaged or incorrect version of the Kernel32.dll file
Damaged registry
Hardware, hot CPU, over clocking, broken power supply, RF noise, ground bounce, or bad hard disk controller
BIOS settings for Wait states, RAM timing, or other BIOS settings
Third-party software that is damaged or incorrectly installed
.dll files that are saved to the desktop
Non-existent or broken Temp folder
A control panel (.cpl) file is damaged
Incorrect or damaged hardware driver
Incorrectly installed printer drivers or HP Jetadmin drivers
Damaged Java Machine
Damaged .log files
Damaged entries in the History folder
Incompatible or damaged dynamic link library files
Viruses
Damaged or incorrect Msinfo32.exe file
Low disk space
Other problems that depend on the Kernel file

However if you have reinstalled Windows then it is most likely a hardware issue, maybe a rogue memory module. If your ram is made up of 2 sticks of 256 then remove one and see if that fixxes problem

 

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