ntoskrnl.exe - Repair Issues and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing ntoskrnl.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent ntoskrnl.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

ntoskrnl.exe file NT Kernel & System. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of ntoskrnl.exe related errors on your device. You can also download ntoskrnl.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Fix ntoskrnl.exe errors

1 Information about ntoskrnl.exe file
2 Errors related to ntoskrnl.exe file
3 How to fix ntoskrnl.exe related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download ntoskrnl.exe

4.1 List of ntoskrnl.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ntoskrnl.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	NT Kernel & System

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common ntoskrnl.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to ntoskrnl.exe file. ntoskrnl.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to ntoskrnl.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

ntoskrnl.exe is corrupted
ntoskrnl.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - ntoskrnl.exe
ntoskrnl.exe file error
ntoskrnl.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register ntoskrnl.exe file:
ntoskrnl.exe file could not be loaded
ntoskrnl.exe file doesn't exist

ntoskrnl.exe

Application could not be started because ntoskrnl.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to ntoskrnl.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing ntoskrnl.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix ntoskrnl.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

ntoskrnl.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with ntoskrnl.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to ntoskrnl.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of ntoskrnl.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to ntoskrnl.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the ntoskrnl.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the ntoskrnl.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the ntoskrnl.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace ntoskrnl.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace ntoskrnl.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded ntoskrnl.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of ntoskrnl.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your ntoskrnl.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename ntoskrnl.exe

System Windows 10

File size 5862296 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	de10a456075450309187e55d83876770
	SHA1	0311e981862f987085eb3bdb05e4c223ae3c9797
	SHA256	915b18c0bdbd76c249581b0e040639a25eda6c9bfcfd4f2b26afa75ea3c54f1d
	CRC32	8fd277d3
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ntoskrnl.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 5769536 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	802fe87a89f8c22bcfe5c2153119e58c
	SHA1	4d253857fcc5a86b127bea7f2aa0aed9bacbce6a
	SHA256	108317edc4c80bda2b0cd08168688a678349dd47d8d44313d0467fe3ecabb15a
	CRC32	0259c77c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ntoskrnl.exe

System Windows 8

File size 5563120 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	23896b23830548fb9af6dbdb636fa758
	SHA1	90d0e8bd7204d7765f4605ba6d6b0597e77da034
	SHA256	fce2e5990281c3564a4f9aa684999e1c79f7531cacdd391adbe7eee323ad265f
	CRC32	72284c94
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ntoskrnl.exe

System Windows 7

File size 3911040 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	2088d9994332583edb3c561de31ea5ad
	SHA1	bc27394e041a95f85d7466f27715889ee4fc11bf
	SHA256	d74e389d1a3ed4c79ffc7c0af1c092102f13e67168ab66a9296cdde62a2c6cf8
	CRC32	a64f213b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename ntoskrnl.exe

System Windows 7

File size 5563776 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	c6cec3e6cc9842b73501c70aa64c00fe
	SHA1	a5d80ea1edcb1cb75e10c8dec0d3a2d5c4088f41
	SHA256	7fba129db114e8808a2ee5ae597f66176b7eb3c4077e0b5e9a3be3f74aa2e6a6
	CRC32	42a41333
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename ntoskrnl.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 4699608 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	1b60ccc70788044404eefbbb389fc111
	SHA1	3972a1a0bdd3d631edbf844a8393f7456e595623
	SHA256	dd8c36ac87b2db30d70b0ae9879608c52f4fc195f69abaac8032376b4786685b
	CRC32	59e3d20a
	Example file location	---

Filename ntoskrnl.exe

System Windows XP

File size 2188928 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	0c89243c7c3ee199b96fcc16990e0679
	SHA1	cbb20ad29d7050282fe33a0d695c20c61c4cf533
	SHA256	6005a1a1db35481612ef76856a609954990f058bfc42dfa7b0d43402bf3f3dcf
	CRC32	4f3ae714
	Example file location	---