The NOD32 Kernel Service is a key component of the NOD32 Antivirus package from ESET. (The ""kernel"" is a term for the central core of a program or an operating system.) It runs automatically at system boot time and is part of the mechanism that provides continuous protection for your PC against malware and security threats. 

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Users Opinions

990 users ask for this file. 44 users rated it as not dangerous. 2 users rated it as neutral. 2 users rated it as little bit dangerous. 3 users rated it as dangerous.

All comments about nod32krn.exe: Best Virus scanner known to man   This file is safe. It is related to the highest rated Anti Virus software out on the market today (NOD32)  See also: Link   Ray Personal NOD32 Kernal Good buddy  See also: Link   Antivirus by Eset, Nod32 has been around for a long time  See also: Link   This is antivirus software from eset.com (NOD32).   KS The best virus resident antivirus program around.  See also: Link   Ethan Anti Virus software  See also: Link   Its NOD32 antivirus software out there  See also: Link   afu-ra NOD32 Anti-Virus  See also: Link   Marc Crowther The Best AntiVirus Around Today :)   WhYTeY Super Virus Scanner, dont mess with the file, it HELPS....   It's an powerful anti-virus program by ESET the program is called NOD32  See also: Link   Dave it can be kill by my friend's program   nivelen Kernel of best AntiVirus NOD32   4daPeace Top AV   Franklin nod32krn.exe is a Trojan Added by the RBOT-AAO WORM! Note - not the popular free Nod32 antivirus software, which shares the same filename   Garreth Top notch anti-virus application. Low on resources given the level of security it affords   Neal It's not the best AV out there, AVP will upack a file that has been pack more then once!   Unknown Its an Antivir, though I prefer MCaffee. Kills a lot more on this side   TBATH nod 32 antivirus   I uninstalled this program, and it's still showing up in my task manager?   Green My anti-virus program   anti virus program The best   Christian A I got a progress always running and I can't stop it, it's called nod32krn   dun care Node 32 Antiviurs  See also: Link   Mattias anti virus good progie   Top Anti Virus Program   Oodlawirra Progress always running and I can't stop it, it's called nod32krn   SAINT We sell this program. Best AV Around :). NOD32.   Best antivirus prog I have ever used. I have installed this on systems previously running either McAffee or Norton and it found 2-3 viruses never found anything on a system running AVG though!!  See also: Link   Wildwind Its a Anti Virus kernel and its perfectly safe. Just scans for viruses in the background and you will see the NOD32 icon next to your clock if its installed correctly.   Terrum it is part of NOD32 Fix!   a running application in task mnger even if i unistalled nod32 a long time ago...   lef If you know more about nod32krn.exe, share your knowledge and help other users. Security Rating:  --- don't know ---  1 (not dangerous)  2  3 (neutral)  4  5 (dangerous) What do you know about this file: Link for more details: Your Name:

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