Download IKernel.exe and Fix Runtime Errors

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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IKernel.exe is considered a type of InstallShield (R) Setup Engine file. It is most-commonly used in InstallShield (R) developed by EA Sports. It uses the EXE file extension and is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for IKernel.exe was on 04/16/2019 inside CyberLink PowerDVD 19. The most recent version [file version 6, 31, 100, 1190] was introduced on 10/23/2003 for F1 2002 1.

Please continue reading to find your correct IKernel.exe file version download (free), detailed file information, and EXE file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: IKernel.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: InstallShield (R) Setup Engine
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: InstallShield Software Corporation
Software Program: InstallShield (R)
Legal Copyright: Copyright (C) 1990-2001 InstallShield Software Corporation
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x5cfbc
Code Size: 438272


What are IKernel.exe Error Messages?


IKernel.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are F1 2002 errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when IKernel.exe is attempted to be loaded either when F1 2002 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using F1 2002.

In most cases, IKernel.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these IKernel.exe error messages mean that F1 2002 was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, F1 2002 will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common IKernel.exe errors include:

  • IKernel.exe - Bad Image.
  • IKernel.exe Application Error.
  • IKernel.exe could not be found.
  • IKernel.exe could not be installed.
  • IKernel.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
  • IKernel.exe could not be started.
  • IKernel.exe failed to initialize properly.
  • IKernel.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
  • IKernel.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
  • IKernel.exe is not running.
  • Cannot find IKernel.exe.
  • Error starting program: IKernel.exe.
  • Faulting Application Path: IKernel.exe.
  • The file IKernel.exe is missing or corrupt.
  • Windows failed to start - IKernel.exe.
System Error


The program can’t start because IKernel.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the IKernel.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting IKernel.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using InstallShield (R). This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of InstallShield Software Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of IKernel.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix IKernel.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your IKernel.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the IKernel.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed F1 2002 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling F1 2002 software.

You can uninstall F1 2002 software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for F1 2002 1 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall F1 2002 software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

F1 2002 1

EA Sports

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many IKernel.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the IKernel.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your IKernel.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate IKernel.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free IKernel.exe files for every applicable version of F1 2002. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download IKernel.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate F1 2002 folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{729D20C8-FC13-4BE9-B0BB-E86F76600647}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{EE9EC028-49D2-4349-B0A3-9B2E752A4958}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{B7E9FF81-662B-4A4A-A7FE-0F1B64B4A9DA}\
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    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{90BB14DB-2494-40fe-AE58-4930B3CFB4BD}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{8F14AA37-5193-4A14-BD5B-BDF9B361AEF7}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{8D149BE2-6542-4F6A-AEC4-7D61E6DCAEFB}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{7A3F32E0-D8E1-40C1-8E1B-1F5693F2ADE0}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{324F76CC-D8DD-4D87-B77D-D4AF5E1AA7B3}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{1FBF6C24-C1fD-4101-A42B-0C564F9E8E79}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{0F4F617F-E8D5-46A3-A0F9-43855182A3B1}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{0078CD4D-B146-4D77-8CF0-268B36C1A3EC}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{5C6A88EF-7090-4B7A-A7C2-7AC51C27D2B5}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{704F43D3-B221-4379-A878-355DFED0FC2B}\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve IKernel.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying IKernel.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. EA Sports typically does not release F1 2002 EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing IKernel.exe and all other EXE files for F1 2002. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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