wtKernel

[ryanosu03]

whenever i start my computer i get this message. I also get it when i search
for files.

Does anyone know how to fix this?

....
Unable to locate kernel component

wtKernel
.....

thanks

[Malke]

ryanosu03 wrote:

> whenever i start my computer i get this message. I also get it when i
> search for files.
>
> Does anyone know how to fix this?
>
> ...
> Unable to locate kernel component
>
> wtKernel

After Googling around, this file seems to be connected to Wild Tangent
software. Wild Tangent makes a lot of little games that probably came
preinstalled on your computer. It usually has an updater (good to
disable that). Use the System Configuration Utility to see what is
starting with Windows and disable it - look for anything connected with
Wild Tangent.

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time
you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick
the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

[ryanosu03]

thanks a lot, that solved the problem.. i was annoyed by that error for long
enough..



"Malke" wrote:

> ryanosu03 wrote:
>
> > whenever i start my computer i get this message. I also get it when i
> > search for files.
> >
> > Does anyone know how to fix this?
> >
> > ...
> > Unable to locate kernel component
> >
> > wtKernel
>
> After Googling around, this file seems to be connected to Wild Tangent
> software. Wild Tangent makes a lot of little games that probably came
> preinstalled on your computer. It usually has an updater (good to
> disable that). Use the System Configuration Utility to see what is
> starting with Windows and disable it - look for anything connected with
> Wild Tangent.
>
> Start>Run>msconfig [enter]
>
> This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab
> and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply
> and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time
> you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick
> the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".
>
> How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

[Malke]

ryanosu03 wrote:

> thanks a lot, that solved the problem.. i was annoyed by that error
> for long enough..

Glad it worked for you. Thanks for taking the time to post back.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User