Kernel32.dll Issues

[Roosh]

When opening a number of software downloads I've made on kazaa and elsewhere that are rar, zip, .exe files, etc, I get the following message:

"Error Starting Program:
The __________ file is linked to missing export KERNEL32.DLL."

Followed by: "A device attached to the system is not functioning."

Not sure if it's related, but the icons from a number of these zips and unopened programs have switched from their unique icon representations to generic white and blue application symbols. What's going on here?

[Wolfmight]

Did u recently add n e hardware?
Do you use an Antivirus (norton reccomended) and Firewall(Zone Alarm)?
Run ScanDisk(Checkdisk in XP, goto Harddrive properties>Tools), Cleanup, A virus scan(update it first), Norton WinDoctor(youd be supprised, this sucker fixes alot), Disk Defrag.

Hmm if all fails...try reinstalling xp (not a clean install)

If that fails...lemme know

[Prozac]

ever thought about downloading winzip, winrar etc first ?......


just a though....but I'm sure your not that stupid...


Kernel32 errors normally mean a reinstall of win 95/98/me

or maybe they're asosciated with another program...