Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

I've read that it happens elsewhere, but her's my problem - when I try to install Macromedia shockwave on my Windows 98 PC, it comes up with this message 2% of the way through

"Could not load the DLL library C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\kernel32.dll
An attempt was made to load a program with an incorrect format"

Any help, please?

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

Does this help: http://www.newbie.org/help/messages/10637.html

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

:LOL:

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Tried that before, but it hasn't improved the situation whatsoever.

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Get a new file from HERE and install it in the C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ directory to see if that helps. (re-name the original one kernel32old.dll first.

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

I've also tried that - it won't let me rename kernel32.dll

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

look through the support page
http://www.macromedia.com/support/fl...tm#install_win

there is an app. to remove shockwave so you can install from scratch.
kernel32.dll looks after memory allocation and it would seem to be getting upset about something. Give the above a go and let us know.

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

It won't let me uninstal it because of teh same problem...

ARGH

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

two options

1 = big hammer

2= window

will post if other idea's come up. :(

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

oh, and that link was for Flash player, not shockwave...

ARGH

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

how can i re-name kernel32.dll?

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bummer :dunce:

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

just found this article:

1. boot using Ctrl key to Command Prompt Only
rename current kernel32.dll using the following commands and pressing the Enter key
after each line:

cd \windows\system
ren kernel32.dll kernel32.old

2. then extract kernel32.dll and install it in C:\Windows\System folder using the
procedure detailed in the first link below (after your text).
be sure to reboot.

3. another option (versus 2 above) is to download kernel32.dll from one of the driver
sites such as the one at the second link below.

4. update your Windows Installer at the third link below.

let us know what worked for you...

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=129605
http://calypso.spaceports.com/~dllmania/k/k.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

I sugest you read things carefully, including the links and go for it.

Good luck.

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

try it in 'safe mode' ?

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

will not work mate, cos this dll is one of the first loaded, it has to be done from dos prompt.

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

Tried all of your methods, swoop.

none worked.

Safe mode could be an option...

Worth a try?

Re: Help involving Kernel32.dll
 

Tried safe mode anyways, didn't work.

Nothing is working.

Ugh,