Hi,
when i try to connect with a server et stops and i get the error message that something’s wrong with kernel32.dll.
i have played et before and never had the problem. My motherboard broke down and i had te reinstall everything :???: :???: :???:
Greetz Gitta.
So, is W:ET reinstalled as well?
If it is, did you copy the contents of your old W:ET folder?
We need some more info, such crashes can happen on quite some ocassions.
et is also reinstalled yes, and i didn’t copy anything
i also installed the latest patch, and my system should be fine
Could you please post the full error message? Also what do you mean by “your motherboard broke down”? It broke and you had to replace it? :eek:
I think he meant that it fried some component or some part was toasted in a lightning storm.
Google is your best friend.
From here: http://aumha.org/win4/a/kernel32.htm
Troubleshooting KERNEL32.DLL Errors
Last Updated March 8, 2003
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Receive notice whenever this page is updated.WHAT IS A KERNEL32 ERROR?
According to Microsoft: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 fileGENERIC KERNEL32.DLL ERROR CHECKLIST
by Richard G. Harper
In most cases, I still think the fastest diagnostic route for KERNEL32.DLL errors is to follow this checklist by MS-MVP Richard G. Harper:BAD MEMORY MODULES. Try inserting the command DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\HIMEM.SYS /TESTMEM:ON into your CONFIG.SYS file with the System Editing utility and watch your computer for a message “HIMEM has detected unreliable memory at address xxxxxxxxx� which will certainly indicate that there is 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 AMI, or DocMemory from SIMMTester.com, to test your system’s memory.
BAD VIDEO DRIVERS. Check with your video card manufacturer for an updated set of drivers. If they don’t have an update, check one of the driver sites here.
CPU, BUS SPEED OR MULTIPLIER OVER CLOCKING. DON’T!
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 capacitor components. (If you are not sure if this is you — then trust me — it isn’t you.)
GRAPHIC ACCELERATION IS SET TOO HIGH. Right-click My Computer, select Properties, then the Performance tab, then the Graphics button. Turn down graphics acceleration a notch, reboot, try again. Repeat as necessary.
ANIMATED MOUSE CURSORS, MOUSE TRAILS, AND ACTIVE DESKTOP can also rarely cause these kinds of problems. Try disabling them all and re-adding one at a time until you find the culprit.
ANOTHER SOLUTION
The following has solved many people’s Windows Explorer KERNEL32.DLL crashes. It is from early Windows 95 days, and seems to work primarily on Win95, though I have had a couple of Win98 users say that it helped them, too.In the root directory of C:, modify or create a CONFIG.SYS file to include the following lines:
FILES=65
BUFFERS=40
STACKS=64,512If the error persists, try adding this line to your SYSTEM.INI file in the [386Enh] section:
; Increases default stack pages from 2 to 6
MinSPs=6(The default is 2. If required, increase by increments of 2 until you find a value that solves the problem. The ; [semicolon] works the same as REM works in AutoExec.bat.)
Click Edit, Save, Edit, exit. Shut down and restart for the changes to take effect.
Additionally, repeat KERNEL32.DLL errors can often be resolved by deleting your Windows swap file, WIN386.SWP, and letting it rebuild itself.
OTHER KERNEL32 TROUBLESHOOTING RESOURCES
A helpful collection of KERNEL32 information from MS-MVP Svetlana Belacov’s web site.Another helpful collection, organized by the module causing the problem, is given on Henri Leboeuf’s page.
Several specific KERNEL32-related error messages are discussed individually on this collection of Microsoft Knowledge Base articles. (Check especially the Invalid Page Fault or General Protection Fault subpages, depending on the type of error message you have; or use the “Search This Site� button to find all KERNEL32 references.)
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base for articles on KERNEL32 problems according to your operating system. Pick: Windows 95 Windows 98
Some more here just in case: http://www.all-windows.com/kernel32.html
I (and i’m a she by the way ;)) don’t know what was wrong with my motherboard. Had horrible problems with starting up the pc; it took more than half an hour to get it work. Had to pull the plug every time.
I brought the pc to a local store where they fix pc’s and they said the motherboard was the problem.
This is the full error message. Sorry it’s in dutch…
ET heeft een fout met betrekking tot een ongeldige pagina veroorzaakt in
module KERNEL32.DLL op0167:bff89e24.
Registers:
EAX=e5803d80 CS=0167 EIP=bff89e24 EFLGS=00210206
EBX=82489cf9 SS=016f ESP=020fd01c EBP=82489cf9
ECX=bff89e19 DS=016f ESI=82489d3d FS=36c7
EDX=bffc9490 ES=016f EDI=40420000 GS=0000
Bytes in CS:EIP:
8b 37 85 f6 74 1a 33 db 83 c7 08 83 3f 00 74 07
Stackdump:
00000000 00000000 82489d3d 82489cf9 bff8e94c 82489cf9 0000015c 82489cf9 bff8e98f 82489cf9 82489cf9 bff7b66e 82489cf9 824e0114 bff7dcbf 82489cf9
o, i see Isabel wrote down a possible sollution…
But can someone tell me exactly what to do, i can read and write english a bit, but i don’t completely understand what’s written above…
I’m dutch, if there’s anybody who speaks dutch too…
Greetz Gitta.
As Isabel wrote this error can have a whole bunch of causes 
But first i would run an update to date virus scanner. Could be some virus/malware trying to to hide using function hooking and not being very good at it. If that doesnt help id disable any virus scanner and firewall running in the background as they sometimes do pretty hacky things that dont work to well. Next guess would go on faulty ram (ok i would first try to replace kernel32.dll with one from a similar version of the same OS but i wouldnt recommend that - could make things much worse). If you have more than one ram stick in your pc you could try to run with only one of that at a time and see if it works then.
If nothing of this helps id look for some nerdy friend to dump the problem off to as trying to solve this over the internet is like shooting into fog ;/
P.S.: Ik was de paashaas, gottverdomme! sorry but thats as far as my dutch goes 
In my experience, page faults are almost always caused by memory- either settings or the memory itself. I take it you only replaced your motherboard, and put the old memory in? Did you check to see if your new motherboard lists your old memory as compatible? Did you check the memory settings in your new motherboards bios?
If the store changed the motherboard without reinstalling windows or install the correct drivers, that could be the problem. Find the manufacturer and model of the new motherboard, and get the latest drivers for it.
Bad/overheating power supplies can also lead to memory errors in my experience. Memory can also be a culprit.
I suspect it could be a bad reinstall at the end of the day but then again as you’ve had hardwre problems, who knows - there are so many causes its hard to know.
If you want to test your memory download this (its free!):
Its what professional pc builders use. Follow the instructions to make a floppy, insert the floppy into your pc, then restart, then leave overnight as you want it to make many passes. Memtest should have logged no errors when you return in the morning.
If it has then your memory is faulty. If it has recorded no errors, then the problem lies elsewhere.
To stop the process hit “Esc” then remove the floppy before the system reboots.
In my opinion this is the best memory tester out there.
Al.
You get get memtest and a bunch of other good stuff on a bootable CD image from http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/
Hi all,
thanks for your replies!
Windows was reinstalled, i had xp before but it was an illegal version so the store didn’t put it back. They installed win98 
It is definately not overheating.
I remember that i had this problem before, i had 98 before xp. But when i got xp everything was solved…
I have downloaded the program, will try to run it tonight.
HELP (i’m horrible with computersettings :bored: :lookaround:
Hi again,
how do i use the program? i have downloaded it, unzipped it and burned it on a cd, but then what?
When i click on the icon nero is started again…
xxx
put the cd in the CD drive and restart your computer. You may need to press a key during the boot sequence to boot from CD (it will probably ask you and give you say 5 seconds to hit the key; if nothing works you may have to fiddle in your BIOS).
Once Ultimate Boot CD is running you’ll see a basic menu system. As I recall memory testing programs are listed under “motherboard tools” or something similar, and you woul dbe looking for the program “Memtest86” if you wanted to test the computer memory.
BTW when using the boot CD there is no function to turn off the computer like there is in windows. as long as there isnt a program doing anything you can just hit the power button and it is OK.
If you’re seeing an icon that when clicked on, opens Nero again, then you’ve burned the .iso file to the CD, instead of using the .iso to burn a CD image. Try again by starting Nero, choosing “Burn image” (exact terms depend on Nero version), and then select the Memtest .iso file as the image to burn (make sure that “.iso” is listed in the file extensions selection). After the burn has completed, just reboot your PC with the CD in the drive.
Be aware that tracking down the cause of the type of error you’re seeing is not for the fainthearted; a lot of different things could be causing it. You might want to enlist the help of someone local to solve to issue, or else be prepared to do a lot of trial-and-error stuff yourself. Edit: just noticed that El Stupido basically said the same thing. Guess that makes it official. 
Hope this helps.
Might be a good idea to get XP again then. ET itself should work under 98, but it wouldn’t be surprising if drivers or something like that had problems.