If AOL is open, it will be the messenger of errors, when its not open explorer is.

Sounds like your PFC is corrupted, could have been too full. If you go inot the AOL folder and look for organize you will see your screen names a few times. Copy it to your desk top, reboot than go back in and delete the folder. Sign on AOL, see if that works. If so the file is corrupt, or just that screen name.

If not, you still have all the info to copy back/

Know what the kernel32.dll is:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/support/windows/topics/errormsg/kbkern.asp

Learn your system and its needs. Cleaning, defraging, disk clean up, virus scans, updating and upgrading when needed. Older Windows versions and older PC's that have not been cleaned or upgraded are suspect to more than just a few error messages. Over heating and little space, become issues.

That goes for any programs or internet connections. Adding one more program that your computer cannot process can start a domino effect.

Learning about your computer is your best defense, including the registry area.

Increased memory requirements for this version of the AOL client
force many users to unload non-vital startup components and
other boot-loaded programs that aren't mission critical to free
up as much RAM as possible before the new AOL client will
function reliably.

AN AOL Tech Support Manager explained:
You really should have at least 128MB of RAM, and around 70
percent of system resources should be available to run smoothly.

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I have also come across several AOL 7.0 clients that have RECENTLY
developed problems with Internet Explorer browsing capability.
There are also assorted CRASHES involving WAOL.EXE and various
Windows components.

On several Win98 and WinME systems, the AOL client will attempt
to connect up to three times. It appears at this point that the
client has successfully logged into AOL, but IE will not connect
to any web sites. Users report that the AOL package appears to work
(mail, normal aol pages function) but not IE or anything using
the TCP stack or Windows dial-up networking.

Removing the AOL adapter from the network control panel fixes
some of these systems.
Running 'Repair Interner Explorer' utility from System Information
fixes some of these systems.
Running INETWIZ has successfully repaired a small number
of these systems.

Worst case scenario: (as best I can tell, the customer was still down)

Removed all AOL software (Add/Remove Programs)
Removed Dial-up Networking component (Add/Remove programs)
Removed ALL components from Network control panel.
Removed and reinstalled all modem drivers.
Reinstalled Internet Explorer (5.5)
Reinstalled AOL 7.0/8.0 and let Network components reinstall as needed.

This problem is teched out to varying degrees by AOL technical support, at which point the AOL tech deems the modem drivers or Windows OS to be at fault, and tells the AOL customer to call us
to fix the problem. Several AOL customers report spending HOURS with AOL customer support techs before being abandoned.

Please post any information that surfaces regarding any sources to
current AOL problems and any verified FIXES for these problems.

(I'd almost have to refer to these as possible 7.0/8.0 release BUGS)

AOL DSL? isn't that a oxy moron?

Go get DSL, regular old DSL, remove any AOL anything, run adaware and don't install any yahoo or AOL IM thingies or suffer the fate of all the 100s of posts about problems with AOL crap!!

Adaware will show you how much CRAP AOL installs on your system, WHY? No other ISP (DSL or cable) makes you install their SPYWARE software to use their system, why should AOL? GREEDY BASTARDS, that's why!

: After compacting my AOL personal filing cabinet, I keep getting an error message when I try to open it:
: WAOL caused a stack fault at module kernel 32.dll
: I have tried scan disk, defrag and reloading AOL and it is clear the fault is with the PFC. AOL has been of no help and say they don't know how to fix this. Any ideas? Thanks.