Kernelbase.dll Errors
There are several ways kernelbase.dll error messages might be phrased, depending on the cause of the problem. Here are some of the more common errors:
Kernelbase.dll Not FoundThe file kernelbase.dll is missing.This application failed to start because kernelbase.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.Cannot find [PATH]\kernelbase.dllCannot start [APPLICATION]. A required component is missing: kernelbase.dll. Please install [APPLICATION] again.KERNELBASE.dll caused an Unknown exception typeFaulting module name: KERNELBASE.dll
These error messages might appear while using or installing certain programs, when Windows starts or shuts down, or maybe even during a Windows installation. Noting at what point your kernelbase.dll error shows up is an important piece of information that will be helpful during troubleshooting.
How to Fix Kernelbase.dll Errors
Follow these steps in the order they’re given below to try the more likely fixes first.
Need More Help?
If you’re not interested in fixing this problem yourself, see How Do I Get My Computer Fixed? piece for a full list of your support options, plus help with everything along the way like figuring out repair costs, getting your files off, choosing a repair service, and a lot more. If you suspect that you’ve accidentally done this, but you’ve already emptied the Recycle Bin, you might be able to recover kernelbase.dll with a free file recovery program. It’s even possible that the error you’re seeing is related to a hostile program that’s masquerading as the file. Fortunately, the kernelbase.dll file is provided by Microsoft in at least some versions of Windows, so the System File Checker tool (the sfc command) should restore it. For example, one of these folders: This is the likely solution if you see this in Event Viewer: If the hardware fails any of your tests, replace the memory or replace the hard drive as soon as possible.
