How to Make a Copy of Ntoskrnl.exe
Ntoskrnl.exe is a vital program file on your Windows operating system and is responsible for, among other things, managing the hardware virtualization and memory allocation on your PC. It is generally a good idea to keep a backup copy of this particular file because if the original goes bad, it could cause numerous and irreparable errors throughout your Windows installation. Fortunately, it is a simple matter to make a copy of ntoskrnl.exe.
Instructions
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Open "My Computer."
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Navigate to the System32 directory of your Windows installation. The default directory is C:\Windows\System32.
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Scroll down the list of files until you locate the ntoskrnl.exe file.
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Right-click the file and then select "Copy" from the drop-down menu.
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Navigate to where you wish the copy to be placed on your hard drive and then right-click in the window and select "Paste." Windows will place a copy of ntoskrnl.exe in the location you have specified.
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