About this tag
The ntkrnl tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Windows NT kernel, particularly ntkrnl.exe and related files like ntkrnlmp.exe and ntoskrnl.exe. Users report BSODs where the kernel is identified as the final module in crash dumps, often with errors like DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE. Common themes include troubleshooting kernel-related crashes on Windows 7, verifying system file configurations, and using tools like BlueScreenView to analyze minidumps. While the kernel itself may be cited, the underlying cause is frequently a driver or hardware issue. Threads explore whether missing kernel files indicate a problem and how to isolate the true culprit through driver verifier or other diagnostic steps.
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    Windows 7 Possible ntkrnl Problem??

    64-bit Windows 7, Home Premium sp1, AMD FX-8350 on an ASUS Sabertooth 990FX/Gen3 R2.0 Not sure whether I have a problem or not. I have been getting some bsod's while using Sysinternals Process Explorer. My question is not about the bsod's. I have another thread going on that and am in the...
    • dmcmillen
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    • 64-bit amd asus sabertooth bsod configuration core temp driver verifier dump files hardware ntkrnl ntoskrnl pae process explorer smp system files troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Troubleshooting DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE BSOD on Windows 7 During Idling

    I had a bsod with a DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE error today and it was during idling while i wasnt using the pc. Can you see in the minidump what is the reason? i have windows 7 professional x64 and bluescreenview shows only ntkrnl.exe. three weeks ago i had also a bsod but it was because of a...
    • Sougio
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    • adapter blue screen bsod crash debugging drivers error failure idle kernel minidump ntkrnl performance power state tech support troubleshooting usb windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 BSOD - NTSOKRNL.exe

    I have been getting this error even after fresh installation of win 7.