English | Deutsch

How to remove kernel error


The free file information forum can help you find out if kernel.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, adware which you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

Software  Click to Run a Free Scan for kernel.exe related errors


kernel.exe file information

The process Adabas D Kernel or SAP DB - Kernel belongs to the software Adabas D Kernel or Proccess ID or SAP DB or Kernel.exe by Software AG or SAP AG or Microsoft Corporation (www.microsoft.com).

Description: File kernel.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". Known file sizes on Windows XP are 61,440 bytes (60% of all occurrence), 4,042,752 bytes, 3,665,520 bytes, 394,752 bytes.
File kernel.exe is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. There is no description of the program. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). kernel.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 58% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify kernel.exe related errors

If kernel.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 94% dangerous. File size is 555,008 bytes. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program is not visible. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). It can change the behavior of other programs or manipulate other programs. kernel.exe is not a Windows system file. kernel.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications, manipulate other programs.

If kernel.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 96% dangerous. File size is 2,560 bytes. There is no description of the program. The program has no visible window. The file is an unknown file in the Windows folder. The program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows system file. The application uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as kernel.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the kernel.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

Score

User Comments

Rate
wenn im security Taskmanager angezeigt & als T-Online 5.0 Software identifiziert, gibt es keine probleme mit kernel.exe
  NICNAC  
Rate
Wer über den T-Online Startcenter geht, braucht diesen Prozess, da der dafür zuständig is.
  Sebastian Schmidt  
Rate
Braucht man, wenn man die T-online Software benutzt. Bekommt man automatisch als T-Online-Kunde.
  Sebastian Schmidt  

Summary: 1 user think kernel.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user doesn't grade kernel.exe ("not sure about it").

Do you have additional information?
What do you know about kernel.exe:
How do you rate it:
Link for more info's:
Your Name:

kernel scanner


image

Security Task Manager shows all running Windows tasks including embedded hidden functions (e.g. keyboard or browser monitoring, autostart entry). A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware, keylogger or a Trojan.

Spyware Doctor detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, malware and tracking threats from your hard disk. Ideal supplement to Security Task Manager.

Registry Booster free scans, cleans, repairs and optimizes your system.

Other processes


kernel.exe [all]