Windows root system32 ntoskrnl.exe

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First, try system restore if you have been periodically saving good installs.
Usually, you an boot to your windows CD, and run Windows XP in repair mode... but this could be malware as well.
The computer believed that this file is corrupt: C:\WINNT\System32\Ntoskrnl.exe
This is often caused by a bad hard drive that is beginning to fail. On some computers it is caused by a defective keyboard. But it can come from any set of corrupted files. Some times it is the boot.ini file

But the problem can be more complicated if your computer came with a Recovery or Restore disc instead of a Windows XP install disc. If that is the case, you are better off reformatting and reinstalling Windows after you save the data... for which you will require a separate disc.
Using a regular Windows XP dis, you boot to the disc, then press the R for repair to enter the repair or recovery console.
Select the operating system, then enter your admin password.
Type: Expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ C:\Windows\System32.
You should get a prompt asking you if you want to Overwrite the File.
You should enter Y for yes, the press <ENTER> to Overwrite.
If that works, you are probably home free.
To know for sure, shut down the computer, then run a cold boot with the <Start> button.
If it starts, correctly, then you are done. And lucky.

Hello, I'm having the same problem, I borrowed a windows xp home edition, but it's from Dell, will Dell version let me fix the problem, or will over ride my pc and install its own version. Thank you
 
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i am tring to help someone with their pc they started thier pc up today and got this message missing od corrupt file re install <windows root>\system 32\ ntoskrnl.exe they have a windows xp home edition disk and the just replaced the drive 3 weeks ago it has been working fine. one of their children did not log off last night and just unplugged it from the wall would this have done the damage?
 
Gateway m285-e

"Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:

<Windows root>\system32\ntoskrnl.exe.

Please re-install a copy of the above file."
this appears every time i try to turn on my gateway m285-e
i need help as soon as possible i have files i need to get from this i need them please help anyone PLEASE!!!!!!!
 
Infected!!

To make a long story much shorter, we had the same issues at our office. Turned out it was a Delf worm that had gone undetected for some time; we are still trying to sort out the issues. Run some serious antivirus/malware software if your computer is still booting. Good luck!
 
same problem different computer

hey guys... i have exactly the same problem. As soon as my computer starts up I am getting the same warning Windows root system32 ntoskrnl.exe
My problem is that I am one of those acer netbook/notebook things that does not have a CD driver in it...any helpful tips on how I can get my netbook up and running again.

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collie
 
Have you read through this thread? What, if any, things have you tried already?
 
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