error in kernel32.dll

[tantm]

i am using Windows ME

whenever i switched on my pc, i have an error message "winform has caused an error in kernel32.dll" "winform will now close", besides winform error, there are also numerous other errors like "upxdnd has ..." "motivedirectory has ..." , and so on...

besides that whenever i open any file (word, excel, pdf etc), the system will just crash. for example when i open a pdf file, an error message will appear "acrord32 caused an invalid page fault in module kernel32.dll at 018f:bff614ac".

attempts to open any other applications also failed, eg my anti-spyware also gave an error when i tried to open it. likewise for norton applications. in other words i am locked out from these. i can't install any registry solvers that i downloaded from the internet.

i tried to change the kernel32.dll name when in windows but the system does not allow me as it says "application is in use"

i tried to change the applog folder name (suggested in another forum) but it doesn't help too.

i tried to go to msconfig but the system just crashed if i do so...

can someone help me... thanks...

[patio]

Repair Install of WinME

You will need your Windows CD...

[tantm]

thanks patio.

i have tried reinstalling the windows me recovery disk but faced the following problems.

a) when i use the "run" option or execute from folder, my pc will freeze and give me the blue screen

b) on the other hand, if i boot up with recovery disk in cd-rom drive, the support screen comes up but i am unable to use the keyboard and mouse (both usb) to make any selection.

Thanks.

[Broni]

You need to borrow PS/2 keyboard, and mouse, and boot from CD.

[patio]

Is this a Windows ME CD or a manuf. Recovery CD from the maker ? ?
A recovery CD will wipe all your data and programs and return the machine to Day One status...