I'm thinking of downloading one of these programs to fix registry problems. I have a missing kernel32.dll that prevents me from putting a program on my computer. Has anyone used these? Can't find them rated anywhere.
thank you
KimWhat version of Windows is installed?

What do these programs promise to do? Missing .DLL files are not always related to a damaged registry.

What has caused the .DLL file to BECOME damaged?

Have you scanned for Viruses, Trojan Horses and Spyware?

Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online anti virus scanner.

Anti spy/malware
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner

Firewalls
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

Removal tools
The following files are not substitutes for the ones DESCRIBED above.
They are either diagnostic tools or removal tools for malware of a certain kind

HijackThis
-- Manual malware remover. Post the HijackThis log generated only if requested!
McAfee Stinger
-- Virus removal tool. No substitute for a fully functional virus scanner!
CWshredder
-- CoolWebSearch removal tool. Widely known and persistant Hijacker.I have windows 98. I have anti-virus and that says I don't have any viruses. I tried to install Adobe Photoshop Elements which said I had a missing kernel32dll. There was an ad for problem fixers (a google ad BANNER) on this website. It SCANS the computor for free, tells me I have 238 problems and then wants me to buy the program for $37Chances are high that your problem will not be resolved by using the software you downloaded.

Use the software I provided you with.

You can also use freeware registry scanners:

Scanners
Easy Cleaners
-- Freeware registry scanner
Crap Cleaner
-- Freeware registry scanner/history cleaner

Manual registry editing only
Registrar Lite
-- Excellent replacement for Windows Regedit

Caution is advised when using these programs!
Create backups of all important files before proceeding.

You did not answer all the questions in my post:

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What has caused the .DLL file to become damaged?

I'm thinking of downloading one of these programs to fix registry problems. I have a missing kernel32.dll that prevents me from putting a program on my computer. Has anyone used these? Can't find them rated anywhere.
thank you
Kim