this file came up when i ran AVG. so i deleted it, but i don't think i should have done?? does anyone know where i can download it, to put back in my system32 folder? or will i have to reformat? and what exactly does this file do?
2007-03-21 05:41:32 · 2 answers · asked by Toony 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Process File: ntoskrnl.exe
Process Name: Microsoft Boot Up Kernel
Description: ntoskrnl.exe is a critical process in the boot-up cycle of your computer although should never appear in WinTasks whilst under normal circumstances
Note: ntoskrnl.exe can be altered by the w32.bolzano and variants. If this process appears in WinTasks, please update your virus definations immediatly.
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000646.htm
2007-03-21 05:48:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean NTOSKRNL.EXE?
That is one of the more important files associated with windows. It controls many functions on bootup.
If it showed up in AVG, it is probably because it was infected with the Bolzano virus or a variant.
Does the computer still boot into windows? Cause it's a possibility that you deleted a copy or variation of that file made by the virus.
If the computer boots into windows fine, you should not worry about it.
If it doesn't, then you will need to either reinstall windows or read up on how to use the windows "Recovery Console". This will allow you to copy system files from the original disk.
2007-03-21 12:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋