Windows 98 Troubleshooting: Kernel32.dll Errors
Here are a few of the more common causes of Kernel32 errors:
Bad memory modules
Insert the command DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS
/TESTMEM:ON into your Config.sys file. You can use the
System Configuration Utility (Select Start > Run and type
msconfig in the Open box and press OK, select
the Config.sys tab and add the HIMEM.SYS line by pressing
the New button). Windows will tell you to reboot your computer,
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.
It may take several reboots over a period
of days for this to show up. You can also download diagnostic software
from BCM, BCM Diagnostics [3.87MB], or from AMI, you have to register
to download a free demo version.
There is no 100% certain way to test memory
except to either substitute known good modules or to use a hardware
tester.
- CPU, bus speed or multiplier
overclocking. If you are overclocking... what do you expect?
- Graphic acceleration set too
high. 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. Repeat as necessary.
- Bad or outdated drivers, especially
video drivers. Check with your card manufacturer for an updated
set of drivers. Video drivers are updated constandly, it pays
to have the latest release, specially if you find yourself having
problems with Internet Explorer.
- Faulty or dirty cooling fans
on your CPU or power supply. The CPU fan can be cleaned with a
small paintbrush and some compressed air. The power supply fan
should be cleaned only by someone who is comfortable working around
high voltage components.
|
