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

[MADDCHILD]

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

[jimbo11883]

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.

[MADDCHILD]

If you can't find a disc, you can always download a copy

Go on.. =]

[drummermanngod]

hi there

try booting up from a windows xp cd then hit the R button for repair on the first screen and do a full chkdsk /p /r and that will hopefully fix the problem if not ull need to reload your os

adam

[MADDCHILD]

how do i reload my operating system?

[soothsayer]

If this just happened, your hard drive might be dying. Try running some diagnostics on it, most manufacturers have tools available on their websites.

[MADDCHILD]

i cant get to any websites on that computer.. the furthest i can get is right before the welcome screen where the message pops up..

[brandnewfantx]

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.

[MADDCHILD]

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brandnewfantx]

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.

[MADDCHILD]

how do i get the trial onto my other computer? do i have to burn it onto a disk or something?

[brandnewfantx]

Yeah you have to burn it to a CD, its an ISO. I guess the way you could get it on there is by downloading on it on the other computer ?

[Japlabot]

Boot into the recovery console and type bootcfg /scan and then bootcfg /rebuild to rebuild the boot.ini file as this is more likely the source of the issue rather than NTOSKRNL itself.

To access the boot menu, keep tapping F8 rather than ESC

[Olemus]

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

How rude, i was going to help you before you decided to scream at someone else offering help. You just lost my respect.

[brandnewfantx]

How he suppose to get into the recovery console with the CD ? I thought you could get to the with the CD itself.

[soothsayer]

Who is the manufacturer of your computer?

[Japlabot]

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.

[brandnewfantx]

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.

[ShaneSparky_YYZ]

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.

[CrashG]

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.

[MADDCHILD]

OKAY, i got the windows XP cd.. but when i get the message

"press any key to boot from cd rom"

i press keys but nothing loads.. it says my keyboard is connected but it isnt going through?

[soothsayer]

You may have to enable USB Keyboard Emulation (or something like that) in your computer's BIOS. This is assuming that you have a USB keyboard.