What is nod32krn.exe and how to fix nod32krn.exe ?

What is nod32krn.exe file ?


In some case nod32krn.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the nod32krn.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with nod32krn.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.


nod32krn.exe descriptions


Nod32krn.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file nod32krn.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)” (mainly C:Program Files (x86)Eset).;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 552,064 bytes (50% of all occurrences), 495,616 bytes, 549,256 bytes or 507,904 bytes.;The program is not visible. The file is not a Windows system file. The nod32krn.exe file is a Verisign signed file.;Nod32krn.exe is able to hide itself.;Therefore the technical security rating is 35% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;You have the option to safely remove the program using the uninstall program of NOD32 antivirus system (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program), ask Customer Support to assist you or look for a new, improved version.