Kernel 32.exe is more a Trojan and worm that should be removed from your computer as soon you find it. Most commonly, a kernel32.exe file affects computer through net. It is a 32 bit development targeted for windows operating system.
The provider or developer of this is still unknown. However, it holds unique feature of floodnet worms (some says it still to be a Trojan – another threat for your computer) that spreads through the net. It cause windows to malfunction and sends & generates emails to be spread out over the shared networking or email system. Only outlook-based applications can provide symptoms for kernel32.exe affection. However, the kernel32.exe file rests in windows registry system and can be found in win dir registry.
Kernel32.exe is available in various names but the function is same. Some typical example of them includes kern32.exe, kerl32.exe and so on. The suitable way to remove the threat of kernel32.exe is, firstly to locate the file in windows directory registry, then disable the file, and then remove it. It gets cleaned in simple step.
Alternatively, you can take help of anti-spyware or anti-virus remover tools available in the market. It is rated to be a 4-grade threat for computer on the scale of 5 – where it is highest. Since you cannot get to be informed about the infection of this kernel32.exe as it comes through shared network and emails, and then takes all the email addresses and spreads further – you might notice people informing you to receive spam from your email address; it means your computer is infected.
Regular system upgrading with system checking for possible threat is only solution for a novice user. If you are advanced user, just jump on the registry directory to find it. Be careful to disable the file first before removing it; otherwise, it is not removed completely.