Kernel32.dll problem

While using Word 2000, I recently have been getting a message that 'winword has caused a problem in Kernel32.dll and will now shut down'.

When I click OK, Word shuts down, and I loose all the work I have done.

I have heard that one cause can be a damaged swap file, and that I should delete it, and let it rebuild itself on start-up.

Anyone else had this problem and are there any other suggestions?

Thanks

 

I have a very similar problem right now with my internet explorer, Ie has caused an error in kernel32.dll or <unknown>, etc and will now shut down. I can't even open up IE without this message popping up. It seems like this is a very common error but I'm no expert on this stuff by far.

 

daze:

There seem to be many possible causes

Go here <http://www.aumha.org/win4/a/kernel32.php>
for a good overview.

Michael

 

I'll answer mdinnick's question. Maybe one of these links?
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/Q245/3/25.ASP&NoWebContent=1
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;290929
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/Q245/3/25.ASP&NoWebContent=1

daze, please start your own thread, less confusing this way. It is interesting that mdinnick started this thread and posted an answer to your question, prime example of confusion started.