Skype video chat program is considered the most popular among all applications of this direction. Unfortunately, quite often, many users are faced with the problem of failures in the kernell32.dll module (Skype error, and not only). Next, we will consider why such problems arise, and how to fix them.
Windows: error 0x8007045d as a result of a crash in the Skype kernelell32.dll library
First of all, you need to clearly understand the nature of such failures. Sadly, this kind of error occurs not only when you start Skype. Most often, it manifests itself as a concomitant failure after the appearance of another problem, namely the kernelell32.dll module failure (Skype is very often the first program in which the problem appears, but not always).
The reason for this situation is simple. These are failures when trying to update the system, which means that it is impossible to copy or transfer new files to the hard drive of a computer terminal or laptop. Let's see why it is in the Skype application that this type of error occurs most often.
Skype: kernell32.dll error
Here we have a rather ambiguous situation. If we consider failures in the kernelell32.dll module, what it is, it is easy to understand if the main causes of their manifestation are identified.
Firstly, the program itself (like most “dialers”) is most affected by specific viruses, despite even the installed full-time antivirus. Secondly, when an application tries to update its own components, it may conflict with a system that has not been updated.
It turns out that the kernell32.dll Skype module (in the sense of the program) considers the kernel itself32 module free and launches its own update, but the system, in theory, also tries to update its components and blocks access to this dynamic library. So we have a situation where Skype is updated, but the system does not. Roughly speaking, the updated application is simply not designed to work in the outdated version of the “opertsionki”.
In general, according to statistics, most often such conflicts appear in versions of the Windows XP operating system. In “Vista”, “seven”, “eight” or “ten” such cases are single, and the problem is most often eliminated by a regular reboot of the system or installing a more recent version of Skype.
Virus scan
As mentioned in Skype, the kernell32.dll error can be the result of exposure to viruses or malicious codes. Therefore, before embarking on drastic measures, it is strongly recommended to check the system for viruses.
At the same time, it is better not to use a standard antivirus, but use portable utilities like Dr. Web Cure It! or the Virus Removal Tool of Kaspersky Lab with a preliminary update of the virus signature databases.
System Update Issues
Based on the fact that in Skype the kernell32.dll error may appear due to an unsuccessful attempt to update the components of both the program itself and the operating system, two ways can be suggested here.
In the first case, you can update the Skype application or install the latest version, having previously completely uninstalled it. In the second option, paradoxically as it sounds, just install the service pack SP3 for Windows XP. As practice shows, it is precisely because of its absence (or rather, an uninstalled package) in Skype that the kernell32.dll error appears most often. Of course, installation and time will require time and free space on the hard drive, so be prepared.
Using an earlier version of Skype
However, if the possibility of updating the "OS" for some reason is missing or simply disabled, you can go the simpler way - use an earlier version of the program.
So, for example, in most cases, the Skype SSE version is perfect. Most interestingly, even Microsoft experts recommend using it in case of problems of this kind. The only thing that is required after installation is disabling automatic updating of the program.
To do this, you will need to use the settings menu, go to additional parameters, and in the automatic update section, simply turn off the corresponding service. You can also get to the settings through the Windows service menu, where the Skype Updater service is disabled. After that, there is no doubt that the application is operational.
Kernell32.dll module error repair
But what to do if in Skype the kernell32.dll error is associated not with the application, but with the Windows module itself? Perhaps, if you do not get into the jungle of using the command line or editing the same registry, the best solution would be to use universal utilities for finding and installing missing or damaged dynamic libraries.
Of course, the kernell32.dll library can also be downloaded manually for XP. But where is the guarantee that after placing it in the system folder later there will not be any problem with other components?
In this case, the DLL Suite program will be the most suitable utility. It can be used both as a stationary and as a portable version. After launch, the application itself will perform a complete analysis of the system for the lack of basic system components, in our case dynamic libraries, find them on the Internet, download and install them by integrating into the system. The user is only required to sit and watch.
Conclusion
Basically, we examined almost all aspects related to how kernell32.dll error manifests itself in Skype, and how to get rid of it. As it is already clear, it cannot be attributed to the category of critical, that is, it does not particularly affect the system’s operation (unless it sometimes gives a message about the impossibility of updating the “OS”). Otherwise, this problem can be solved very simply. Here we have three main options without taking into account the consequences of virus attacks: installing the latest version of Skype, installing the latest service pack for the "OS" and, finally, if all else fails, using an outdated version of the application, guaranteed to work if there are no updates or if updates are disabled programs, either for the system.