missing file.. C:WINDOWS ROOT>\SYSTEM32\NTOSKRNL.EXE

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MADDCHILD

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Hey guys.. just a startup problem when i load windows..

It gives me an error message saying " windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt :

C:WINDOWS ROOT>\SYSTEM32\NTOSKRNL.EXE

here's the thing.. I cant get to the boot menu or anything because my keyboard doesnt allow me.. it says the keyboard is connected and running but it wont allow me to press ESC (boot menu), and then i get taken to the screen with the error message.

The other thing is.. I dont have my windows XP disk although i have the verification number..

Any help you guys can give me would be great,

Thanks

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jimbo11883

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Find a friend with an XP Home or Pro disc (depending on which version your license key is for) and use the repair option. If you can't find a disc, you can always download a copy (I won't tell you how) and it would be legal as you do have your own legal license key.

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brandnewfantx

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This always used to work for me.

If the ntoskrnl.exe file is corrupt or missing this can also generate the error. To restore this file follow the below steps.

1. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP CD. Note: If you have a recovery CD or a restore CD and not a Microsoft Windows XP CD it is likely the below steps will not resolve your issue.

2. Reboot the computer, as the computer is starting you should see a message to press any key to boot from the CD. When you see this message press any key.

3. In the Microsoft Windows XP setup menu press the R key to enter the recovery console.

4. Select the operating system you wish to fix, and then enter the administrator password.

5. Type expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\windows\system32

6. You will then be prompted if you wish to overwrite the file type Y and press enter to overwrite the file.

7. Type exit to reboot the computer.

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MADDCHILD

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This always used to work for me.

If the ntoskrnl.exe file is corrupt or missing this can also generate the error. To restore this file follow the below steps.

1. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP CD. Note: If you have a recovery CD or a restore CD and not a Microsoft Windows XP CD it is likely the below steps will not resolve your issue.

2. Reboot the computer, as the computer is starting you should see a message to press any key to boot from the CD. When you see this message press any key.

3. In the Microsoft Windows XP setup menu press the R key to enter the recovery console.

4. Select the operating system you wish to fix, and then enter the administrator password.

5. Type expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\windows\system32

6. You will then be prompted if you wish to overwrite the file type Y and press enter to overwrite the file.

7. Type exit to reboot the computer.

I SAID I DONT HAVE A WINDOWS XP CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Japlabot

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http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/facts/trial.mspx Download this trial , Though its for 64Bit should do the job because your only replacing one file.

you can't put a 64-bit kernel on a 32-bit OS!!!!!!

MADDCHILD: It looks like you are not equipped to handle such a computer problem. I suggest that you go to your local computer shop and pay them to fix it for you.

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brandnewfantx

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you can't put a 64-bit kernel on a 32-bit OS!!!!!!

MADDCHILD: It looks like you are not equipped to handle such a computer problem. I suggest that you go to your local computer shop and pay them to fix it for you.

All he is doing is replacing the boot.ini I've done this before and it worked like a charm. Thats my two cents on his problem.

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ShaneSparky_YYZ

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I SAID I DONT HAVE A WINDOWS XP CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Testy, wow.

Either way your going to need a WinXP cd to fix this, go find one....

well there is another way but i'm not going to bother telling you, I have no respect for testy people, good luck.

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CrashG

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Testy, wow.

Either way your going to need a WinXP cd to fix this, go find one....

well there is another way but i'm not going to bother telling you, I have no respect for testy people, good luck.

Quote - (MADDCHILD @ Jul 15 2007, 13:59)

I SAID I DONT HAVE A WINDOWS XP CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go to time out until you calm down. Then someone might help you.

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