: The kernel runs with the highest privileges, having direct access to hardware and memory. User applications run in a restricted "User Mode" to prevent them from directly interfering with system stability.

The Kernel OS is not a widely known operating system, but I assume you might be referring to the Windows Kernel or a custom kernel-based operating system. The Windows Kernel is the core part of the Windows operating system, responsible for managing hardware resources and providing services to applications.

Technical Analysis: The Windows 10 Kernel and Installation Access

: Exhaustive modifications to the kernel and power management to minimize input lag.

The Windows 10 kernel is a hybrid kernel, which combines elements of the Windows NT kernel and the Windows 9x kernel. It's a 64-bit kernel that provides a layer of abstraction between the operating system and the hardware.

Unlike Linux distributions (which are often called "Linux kernels with a GUI"), Windows 10 does not have a separate "Kernel OS" edition. Instead, every official ISO contains the same Kernel architecture. The key is finding the —not third-party tampered versions that could include rootkits or malware disguised as a "custom kernel."