About this tag
The kernel32 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to the kernel32.dll system file, a core component of Windows. Topics include troubleshooting errors where kernel32.dll is mentioned in crash logs, such as Windows Explorer faults and LogonUI.exe entry point errors. Users also seek help with kernel32 functions in programming, like using ctypes.windll.kernel32.GetProcessId in Python to retrieve process IDs from window handles. Other issues involve missing or corrupted kernel32.dll files leading to MEMORY_MANAGEMENT BSODs and system instability. The tag reflects real-world problems with this critical Windows library, from application crashes to system-level failures.
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    Windows 10 Python: get PID from window handle

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    • Mikelin
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    • api coding ctypes foreground window getprocessid kernel32 pid process programming python scripting troubleshooting user32 window handle
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
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    Windows 7 Fixing LogonUI.exe Error: Entry Point Not Found in Windows

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    • up2nogooduk
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    • computer issues dll entry point error kernel32 logonui safe mode system error troubleshooting windows boot
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows explorer crashes everytime i log into windows 7

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    • alextop30
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 MEMORY_MANAGEMENT BSOD loop

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