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KernelBase.dll

x86 Windows System
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This is a Core Windows System File

KernelBase.dll is a critical Windows component. If it's missing or corrupted, you should repair Windows rather than replace the file manually.

Recommended: Run System File Checker

sfc /scannow

Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run this command.

Why You Shouldn't Just Download the DLL

  • DLLs depend on other DLLs - copying one file won't fix the chain
  • Runtime packages register components in Windows correctly
  • Version mismatches can cause more problems
  • The official installer handles all of this automatically

Compatibility

Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2016

Common Uses

Core Windows Functions All Windows Programs

File Details

Name
KernelBase.dll
Size
2.27 MB
Version
10.0.20348
Architecture
x86
Source
Windows system
Part of
Windows System

Hash Verification

254d4a108d9873dd9b01ed9083cf1075951ee814739a9403db1fe6081715d5ca
c2a3a2b722fe3e750c7659cbd3292cf8
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Manual DLL Download

Only if installer doesn't work

This is a last resort. Try the official installer first.
Download ZIP

2.27 MB | x86

3,207 downloads

Manual Installation Steps
  1. 1 Extract the ZIP file
  2. 2 Copy to C:/Windows/SysWOW64/
  3. 3 If needed: regsvr32 KernelBase.dll

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KernelBase.dll
x64