T42 Boot Fail. " windows root system32 ntoskrnl.exe "

[jt20]

T42 Windows XP

Windows won't start and I get the error message: "windows cannot start because the following file is corrupted or missing: <windows root>\ system32\ ntoskrnl.exe please reinstall the above file"

I have read what I can about the issue, but many of the threads are referring to Win 2000.

Sorry if this has been covered, but I am not sure how to reinstall the file.

I currently have my recovery CD running.

...and I am unable to update BIOS from the recovery console.

I can access BIOS Setup, but I do not know how to modify it.

[RealBlackStuff]

You can do a Repair-install: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/usin ... oug92.mspx
If/when you want to update the BIOS, always use the CDROM (.iso file) version!
Wait with that anyway until your problem is sorted.

[jt20]

I was trying to avoid a complete re-install. I though I could just repair the file.

Regardless, I did try to re-install, but I was not given a complete set of cd's for the comp when I bought it.


Where can I get them? And will I have windows verification issues?

[jt20]

and another question....

I could make a full set from the recovery console, right? But where can I download the disks from the internet and use them?

[Harryc]

There is nowhere to download the discs, but if you place a WTB Ad in the Marketplace forum, I'm sure someone can help you out for a reasonable price.