System won't start because following file is missing or corupt

Jiffyman · 03-25-2005, 09:48 PM

Check this
Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corupt
<windows root>\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
Please reinstall a copy of the above file

Is this the boot kernal and how can i reinstall a copy of that file

**Cromewell** · 03-25-2005, 10:04 PM

there are 2 causes to this. Obviously the first is ntoskrnl is corrupt or missing, to fix this do the following (I love google, instant answers to stuff I don't remember

):
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. Boot from the CD
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.

The other posibility is your boot.ini is broken.
1. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP CD into the computer. Note: If you have a system recovery CD or restore CD these steps will likely not work for your computer.
2. Boot from the CD
2. Once in the Microsoft Setup menu press R to open the recovery console.
3. Select the operating system you wish to use; if you only have Windows XP on the computer you will only have one prompt.
4. Once prompted for the password enter the Admin password and press enter.
5. Once at the command prompt type bootcfg /rebuild to start the rebuild process.
this will take a while.
6. Type exit to reboot.

Jiffyman · 03-25-2005, 10:18 PM

Thank you cromwell your a life saver.

baby-g · 06-13-2005, 09:15 PM

i have the same problem, but,

what's the default administrator password? i'm pretty sure i havn't changed mine and i don't know what it is

**Cromewell** · 06-13-2005, 09:48 PM

if you didnt set on there is none

baby-g · 06-14-2005, 12:41 PM

it's ok now i managed to fix my problem, i had moved the boot.ini file (don't ask lol)

what i did was plug my broken HD into another computer as a slave and use that comp to move the file back

timmah01 · 06-15-2005, 05:13 AM

i had the same problem but i just reinstalled in windows and started a fresh
<i had this problem with the LONGHORN them>

03-25-2005, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jiffyman Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Age: 17 Posts: 678	System won't start because following file is missing or corupt Check this Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corupt <windows root>\system32\ntoskrnl.exe Please reinstall a copy of the above file Is this the boot kernal and how can i reinstall a copy of that file

03-25-2005, 10:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 10,206	there are 2 causes to this. Obviously the first is ntoskrnl is corrupt or missing, to fix this do the following (I love google, instant answers to stuff I don't remember ): 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. Boot from the CD 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. The other posibility is your boot.ini is broken. 1. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP CD into the computer. Note: If you have a system recovery CD or restore CD these steps will likely not work for your computer. 2. Boot from the CD 2. Once in the Microsoft Setup menu press R to open the recovery console. 3. Select the operating system you wish to use; if you only have Windows XP on the computer you will only have one prompt. 4. Once prompted for the password enter the Admin password and press enter. 5. Once at the command prompt type bootcfg /rebuild to start the rebuild process. this will take a while. 6. Type exit to reboot. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

03-25-2005, 10:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jiffyman Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA Age: 17 Posts: 678	Thanks Thank you cromwell your a life saver.

06-13-2005, 09:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 10,206	if you didnt set on there is none __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

06-15-2005, 05:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
timmah01 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 93	i had the same problem but i just reinstalled in windows and started a fresh <i had this problem with the LONGHORN them> __________________ livin' a lie

06-13-2005, 09:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
baby-g New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8	i have the same problem, but, what's the default administrator password? i'm pretty sure i havn't changed mine and i don't know what it is

06-14-2005, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
baby-g New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8	it's ok now i managed to fix my problem, i had moved the boot.ini file (don't ask lol) what i did was plug my broken HD into another computer as a slave and use that comp to move the file back

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