How to Completely Fix kernel32.dll Error

1. How to Completely Fix kernel32.dll Error
Almost all computer users encounter system error at one point or another when running an
application, accessing installed device or when shutting down the computer. Normally, various
reasons can cause this system error such as registry failure, viruses & spyware attacks or hard
disk errors. Error kernel32.dll always happens when the system fails to recognize the CD that is
inserted into a CD-ROM drive wish the error message below showing:
“Windows cannot load the device drive for this hardware. The driver may be corrupted or
missing. (kernel32.dll)"
Step one: Fix error kernel32.dll with Device Manager by outdating outdated drivers
Error kernel32.dll can be caused by outdated drivers on the computer, so you should directly
update the drivers when trying to solve this computer error. To update the driver, it is
recommended that you can download and run a professional driver detector and update all
needed drivers.
Step Two: Fix error kernel32.dll by fixing registry errors.
Error kernel32.dll will happen when the registry is corrupt, or when there are some missing files
or unwanted files existing in Windows registry. So to get rid of this computer error, you should
remove the unwanted files from the registry using registry editor. However, when making any
changes to the registry, it is better that you should first back it up and be careful enough not to
make any mistake. For safety of the computer, running a professional registry clean tool will be a
best choice. However, if you are sure to modify Windows registry by yourself, simply perform the
below steps:
* Close all running applications on the computer. Go to “Start” and run “Run”, type “Regedit” and
press “Enter” to continue.
* Locate the below registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlClass
{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} and delete all these files:
LowerFiters
LowerFiters.bak
Upperfilters
Upperfilters.bak
* After deleting all these files, restart computer to see whether the CD/DVD drive is visible in the
computer or not.
Step three: Fix error kernel32.dll by removing computer threats.
If the two steps above do not work, the problem can be caused by the spyware or viruses on your
computer. Once some needed files was attacked or broken by threats, the system will fail to recall
needed files to read your inserted CD/DVD drive and then cause the error kernel32.dll drive not
visible problem. At this time, you should run your antivirus antispyware program to check
whether there are some infections existing. By the way, to make your antivirus programs running

2. in the background helps to block and remove PC threats at any time.
In my opinion, computer errors will greatly reduce overall performance speed. The error
kernel32.dll will stop you from successfully running your CD/DVD drive successfully. Do
remember to use preventive system maintenance tools such as antivirus, disk cleaner and
registry cleaning tool to protect computer from kinds of errors from now on.