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kernel.exe

Associated Program: Error or SAP DB
Programm Category: Utilities and Operating Systems Software

What is  kernel.exe

Project2 or SAP DB - Kernel is the term used as the service name of the process kernel.exe, which is a type of an executable or EXE file, and is a component of the software product branded as Error or SAP DB, which is created by Microsoft Corporation or SAP AG. During the installation of the program, the kernel.exe is among the components that are added into the computer system, stores itself in a file folder, usually located in C:\Program Files of Windows, and registers into the Windows registry. Once it has been successfully downloaded, the kernel.exe file begins to run to execute its function, and it is recommended to remain running in the background, which means it must not be terminated, except if it causes problems that affect the system performance. Also, kernel.exe is a Windows file, so it runs in certain versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems,including Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT,

How can I stop kernel.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. kernel.exe. is used by Error or SAP DB, If you shut down kernel.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop kernel.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Error or SAP DB, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

ReviverSoft Security Verdict

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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Error or SAP DB, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is kernel.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if kernel.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if kernel.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that kernel.exe, belongs to, in this case Error or SAP DB

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