Re: Missing file

See:-
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314477

regards,
ssg MS-MVP

vicious_kitty wrote:

I did like you said, and the message I got said "The parameter is not valid." What to do now??

"S.Sengupta" wrote:


Boot with the XP CD.
you will be prompted to Install or Repair, choose Repair.
Enter into the Recovery Console.Follow the prompts.When you get to the

C: or C:\Windows prompt, enter the following command:

EXPAND -R X:\I386\NTOSKRNL.EX_ C:\Windows\System32

This will extract a copy from the installation CD.

'How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP'
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

regards,
ssg MS-MVP



vicious_kitty wrote:


When "trying" to start my laptop, I get the following message..."Windows cannot start because the following file is missing or corrupt: <windows root>\system32\ntoskrnl.exe...Please re-install a copy of the above file". Can someone please direct me in the right direction to correct this problem? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.


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