How to Remove Kernel32.dll

1. Right-click on the 'Start' button in Windows and select 'Explore' from the options that pop up. This will launch the Windows Explorer window. In the left panel of the window, navigate to the system folder. The location of this folder depends on what version of Windows you are currently using. If you're using a 32-bit version of XP or Vista, navigate to 'C:\Windows\System32.' If you're using a 64-bit versions of XP or Vista, find 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64.' In 2000 and NT, look for 'C:\WINNT\System32.' In Windows 95, 98 and ME, the path is 'C:\Windows\System.'
2. Left-click the system folder once to display its contents in the right panel of Windows Explorer. Scroll through the list of files until you find kernel32.dll, then right-click the file and select 'Delete.'
3. Left-click the 'Start' button in Windows and select 'Run' from the Start Menu. The Run window will open. Type 'cmd' in the Run window and click the 'Run' button to launch the command prompt.
4. Type 'regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System32\kernel32.dll' in the command prompt, but note that the file path specified here is for 32-bit versions of XP and Vista. If you're using another version, change the file path in this command to match the file path for your system specified in Step one. Press 'Enter' after you've typed this line to un-register the file. Once it has been unregistered, you can consider the file removed from your system.