If after trying all of the above steps you are still encountering the same issue it's likely that Windows is severely corrupted and it is recommended you attempt to reinstall Windows. Once completed type exit and see if issue is resolved. Once at the recovery console type chkdsk /rĦ. Additional information about this issue can be found on Microsoft KB Q224526.Ĭorrupted hard disk drive or severely corrupted WindowsĪttempt to check the hard disk drive for any errors by running the chkdsk program. If your system partition is larger than 7.8GB you will need to delete the partition and recreate the partition to 7.8GB or less. Please reinstall a copy of the above file. Windows NT could not start because the below file is missing or corrupt: winnt\system32\Ntoskrnl.exe When this error occurs your computer will have the error message as shown below. If you are running Microsoft windows NT 4.0 on a partition larger than 7.8GB this issue can occur if the boot files are located outside this limitation. Windows NT installed on a partition bigger then 7.8GB You will then be prompted if you wish to overwrite the file type Y and press enter to overwrite the file. Type expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\windows\system32Ħ. Select the operating system you wish to fix, and then enter the administrator password.ĥ. In the Microsoft Windows XP setup menu press the R key to enter the recovery console.Ĥ. When you see this message press any key.ģ.
Reboot the computer, as the computer is starting you should see a message to press any key to boot from the 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.Ģ. To restore this file follow the below steps.ġ. If the ntoskrnl.exe file is corrupt or missing this can also generate the error. When prompted for the ERD diskette insert the diskette and inspect the startup environment. In the setup menu, type R to start the repair.ģ.
Boot the computer with your Windows NT three setup diskettes or the Windows 2000 setup disc.Ģ. If you do not have an ERD you will be unable to follow these steps.ġ. To restore the original boot.ini file in Microsoft Windows NT or Windows 2000 you will need an ERD and follow the below steps. Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 users: Additional information about rebuilding the boot.ini can be found on document CH000648. If the boot.ini is severely corrupted or missing a user running Microsoft Windows XP can rebuild the boot.ini to resolve this issue. Additional information about boot.ini can be found on document CH000492. Make sure the line pointing to the operating system and its drive and partition is properly configured in the and section. This issue often arises after a user has recently added or removed an operating system on the computer or added or removed hard disk drives in the computer. This issue is often caused when the boot.ini is missing or improperly configured. Additional information about doing this can be found on document CH000626. Make sure this is not the cause of your error by replacing the keyboard with a different keyboard or simply just disconnecting the keyboard from the computer.īefore trying any of the below recommendations it's recommend that you attempt to load the last known good configuration. This issue has also been known to be caused by a short in the ground wire in the keyboard cable.